Tag: Better Living

Is Loneliness the New Smoking?

When Canadian pop icon Justin Bieber released his song “Lonely” in October of 2020, the 28-year-old star sang about the crushing loneliness he felt after becoming so famous at such an early age. Bieber’s song quickly topped the charts in Canada, as well as in countries as diverse as Hungary, Malaysia, and Norway. I’m not…


25 Pieces of Life Advice: My Personal Favorites

One of the goals of this blog is to keep me accountable. It fills the role of a coach who keeps telling me to stick to the fundamentals and do the little things right. I’m absolutely convinced that the best advice for living well is unbelievably simple. I don’t use that word lightly… It’s literally…


Spring Belongs to the Wood Element, and What Does This Mean?

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…


My Simple, High-Impact Productivity Protocol

Much of our days are spent with busywork or distractions. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, busywork and distractions can be lovely ways to spend our time. But sometimes we want to use our time powerfully and effectively. Let’s look at ways to work with increased impact. Imagine a protocol that you followed that would…


Meal Prep Doesn’t Just Make Your Life Easier, It Makes It Healthier — Here’s How

Meal prepping is an excellent way to save tons of time in the kitchen — spend a little time in the kitchen on Sunday and you’ll save yourself from endless hours of slicing, dicing, sauteing and searing during the already-exhausting work week ahead. But meal prepping isn’t just a genius way to get organized ahead…


How to Create a Healthy Home to Reduce Your Anxiety

We can’t ignore how our homes affect our minds and bodies. Our mental and physical well-being are inevitably affected by the environment we live in. A lack of natural light or an overly cluttered space can make you anxious or even depressed. We want a home that makes us feel safe, in control, and calm….


Listen to Your Heart: Women and Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women of all ages, races, and shapes and sizes in the United States. But women sometimes experience heart disease differently than men. Healthy eating and physical activity go a long way to preventing heart disease, and keeping it from getting worse if you already have it….


This Is Why Your ‘Locally Butchered’ Beef Might Actually Come From China

Misleading label claims are everywhere. They bombard you while walking down the grocery store aisles. They creep up on you while scanning a slick marketer’s website. They shock you when even your best friend recommends an industrial organic brand… “Hey, it’s a lot cheaper and they say it’s just as good!” “Well… how do I…


World Happiness Report Reveals More Sadness and More Kindness During COVID-19

When bad things happen—wars, pandemics, shootings—the optimists of the world tend to turn their attention to all the goodness that still exists: the heroic fighters, the frontline workers, the givers and the helpers. But are we just deluding ourselves? Not if the 2022 World Happiness Report is any indication. Although the pandemic has certainly caused division, there…


The Profound Healing Effects of Joy, Beauty, and Hope

Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company. According to its website, it was established in New York by elite artists inspired by a shared mission—to bring back the lost world of traditional Chinese culture. The performance is meant to entertain and uplift audiences, yet many have reported an…