One of the keys to a happy life is having fulfilling relationships. You want to surround yourself with a close circle of people who inspire you to be a better version of yourself. If you struggle to create close relationships, you aren't alone. Many of us have plenty of acquaintances, but we don't k...

Setting goals can enhance the quality of your life. For example, they offer you a sense of purpose, greater happiness, motivation to improve yourself, and more personal pride. Most importantly, goals offer you a pathway to realize the vision that you want for your life. Here are the steps you should...

At your doctor's office, you nervously stepped onto the scales. When you looked at the number, you were both shocked and frustrated. You had gained nearly 20 pounds since your annual physical last year. Determined to lose weight, you excitedly started exercising for the first time in your life. Howe...

It's rare to find someone who relishes being unhappy. Most of us want to experience more happiness in our lives. We want to smile and enjoy simple pleasures, relationships, and careers. The road to happiness is paved with small habits that offer huge returns when applied. If you are ready for a happ...

Weight loss is a journey that requires a strong commitment and motivation to change. As diet is one of the central components of weight loss, the journey can be made much easier by eating the correct diet and making good food choices. Here are tips to help you lose those extra pounds faster and have...

Eating food can't make you thin. But certain foods boost your metabolism, build lean muscle mass, and reduce appetite for longer. These foods, eaten as part of a calorie-controlled diet, can support fat loss. Here are the top 10 foods that help you bust fat.

1. Greek Yogurt

All yogurt has...

There's leftover pizza and cake in the fridge, and they're calling out. What can a dieter do? No matter how they try to resist or distract themselves, the cravings resurface, over and over. But ultimately the battle is lost. It's a trip to the fridge and out comes the temptress foods. And now that t...

The human brain is a remarkable organ that requires a great deal of nourishment, so the food choices you make daily affect its structure and health. Eating a variety of natural, nutritious foods will have both short-term and long-term benefits to brain function, memory, concentration, and mental acu...

Everyone has dreams, but not everyone makes their dreams into goals. You may have a few of these too. What are the reasons you tell yourself late at night to put the shutdown on making them a reality? These reasons are beliefs that you have, but that doesn’t mean they are valid reasons.

1.  No...

How much time do you spend planning each of your days? If you are like the majority of people, you spend no time planning. You wake up and slip into your same old routine. At the most, maybe you take some time to jot down a few important things you want to accomplish. If you want to boost your produ...

Distractions are a part of all our lives. While we can't avoid them all, how well we deal with them, in general, is often a key indicator of our success. While distractions are often different for each of us, some common distractions tie us all together. These everyday distractions don't just impact...

Your mind is constantly on - from when your feet hit the floor until your head hits the pillow. All the scurrying around with daily duties can drain you physically and mentally. Reaching for your device to watch some brain-draining videos is not always the answer. Here are nine different ways to rec...