Habit 9: Lifelong Learning from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series It’s funny. I actually thought the start of this headline was my own phrase. Not that no one else ever said it but it still felt “new” to me and then I came across where I most likely heard it before. When you stop learning you start …
Habit 8: Frugal, Giving, & Humble from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series Money makes the world go round. So they say. There is certainly some truth to that. But don’t be fooled into thinking that it’s all about having more, spending more, and definitely not about flaunting what you have. Financial success is just as much about being …
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Habit 7: Connect from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series This is currently my most out-of-balance area in life. Being a self-confessed workaholic used to make “Body & Mind” in the most need of focus but I have since found a good routine and momentum to both exercise daily and take the needed breaks to refresh my mind. This …
Habit 6: Positive Attitude from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series Do you approach each day with positivity and gratitude? There is no doubt that many of us are bombarded with negativity every day. It is important to rise above that negativity and approach your day with a positive attitude. Having a positive mental attitude and embracing your current …
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Habit 5: Take Action from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series It sounds simple, right? Captain Obvious is back again! Of course, you have to take action to reach your goals. They aren’t going to magically materialize without some effort on your part. Luck will certainly play a role in your success. More than most would like to admit …
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Habit 4: Take Care of Your Body from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series Captain Obvious here! I almost feel silly writing this post. Of course, you need to take care of your body! You only get one. We have been told this in one way or another our entire lives, yet many of us (yours truly …
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Habit 3: Block Time to Relax from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series Time Blocking Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time to complete everything in the day? You may be tempted to try and squeeze more into your already packed schedule, but this can lead to burnout. A better approach to your “Time Blocking” is …
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Habit 2: Be Organized from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series Organization is the act of grouping items into categories and purposefully arranging them. Being organized helps individuals to be more productive, efficient, and improves well-being, as it provides an overall structure for tasks, goals, and systems. The benefits of being organized include increased productivity, reduced …
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An Occasional Newsletter February Self-Care: Taking Advantage of the Return of Daylight This week marked a few annual milestones / holidays. The pagan celebration of Imbolc . The Catholic holiday of St. Brigid’s day or Candlemas . And the U.S. version of all of this as Groundhog Day . In the end, they are all about the returning …
Habit 1: Rise Early from The “Habits for Well-Being” Series We’ve all heard the phrase, “the early bird gets the worm.” But why is that? Is there something in the morning air that gives early risers an advantage over their night owl counterparts? It turns out, there is. Studies have shown that rising early can …
