To be happier and healthier, it's important to recognize and change toxic behaviors in yourself and your relationships. First, let's look at how you might be toxic to yourself. It’s hard to admit flaw...
Research shows that the pre-travel happiness rates high on the vacation satisfaction meter for most of us. It’s the planning, the anticipation of escaping the everyday life and the amount of true rela...
Summer vacation is almost here, and that's a relief. But enjoying a vacation isn't always easy. The U.S. doesn't give as much paid time off as other countries, and many workers don't use all their vac...
In the realm of wellness, the buzz around probiotics is hard to ignore. You’ve probably heard that they’re essential for gut health, but what exactly are they, and why are they important? Let’s dive i...
The way you learned to connect and communicate with your mom or the woman who raised you—let’s call her your maternal figure—shapes how you relate to others. This idea is called "internal working mode...
Saying "yes" can be a bit of a habit sometimes, especially when I want to be helpful or accommodating. It's sometimes easy to get caught up in wanting to please others or avoid any discomfort that mig...
We often discuss how weather and seasons change, affecting not just our outdoor activities but also how we spend our money. Let’s dive into how different financial seasons shape our lives, similar to ...
As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," but let's not forget that those showers also bring forth a delightful array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, heralding the arrival of spring. T...
Words are incredibly powerful in shaping our relationships, both with ourselves and with others. The way we speak to ourselves internally and the way we communicate with others can have a profound imp...
Does clutter creep in unnoticed, filling your home and mind with unnecessary chaos? Whether it's stacks of papers on the counter, overflowing closets, or digital clutter on your devices, the accumulat...
Some people don't mind Tax Day. In fact, a survey found that about one-third enjoy doing their taxes, mainly because they expect a refund. Last year, over 109 million refunds were issued, averaging $2...
March is National Nutrition Month and serves as an opportunity to educate ourselves on one of the common threads to our existence: food! Without food, we wouldn’t be able to survive, but we would also...
