When you find ways to increase productivity at work, without some new organizational system or over managing your time, you might feel like you found the ultimate life hack. If you could only figure out how to power through your to-do list faster, you’d be happier, have better work-life balance, and finally stick to that meditation practice. While there’s no magic pill to make …Continue Reading
Expert Advice on Being Productive in Tough Times
We know that sometimes even the idea of being productive can feel a little overwhelming—maybe you're disorganized, distracted by your phone, or just plain not in the mood. Or maybe there's something else going on that's making it hard to get through the moment, let alone your to-do list. That's the position Rachel Winard, founder and owner of all-natural skincare brand …Continue Reading
What are SMART Goals Really + How Do You Set Them?
If you've ever tried to learn more about goal-setting, you've probably heard of the term SMART goals—but what are SMART goals really? And how do they actually work? These are important questions because so much of hitting your goals has to do with how you set them. And we know by now that improving anything—your health, focus at work, meditation practice—starts with setting a …Continue Reading
The Best Hip Exercises for People Who Sit All Day
It’s no secret that sitting at a desk all day has some serious health drawbacks for your brain and your body, but luckily for you, there are some ways to beat back those desk-effects — hip exercises. Truthfully, many of us struggle with injuries and pain that come from weak hips. And sitting isn't doing us any favors. So we're going to do something about it. Below you'll find …Continue Reading
10 Expert-Approved Gratitude Messages for Mom
We like to think of gratitude messages as a two-for-one gift. Not only do they make the person they’re directed toward feel great (of course), but they have a way of boosting our moods too. An expression of gratitude is likely to elicit a positive response, which creates a feedback loop that fosters good feelings in both parties.” —Dr. Franklin Porter, psychologist in New …Continue Reading