Typically when talking about reducing stress in our lives, we focus on physical aspects like intense exercise, scheduling regular massages, or even acupuncture. Even though Karen and I believe in these stress-banishing techniques and personally use the first two on a regular basis to help reduce stress in our lives, many times it’s the emotional stress that’s the root … [Read more...] about 3 Evidence Based Ways To Banish Stress From Your Life
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This Silly Circle Will Change Your Life (1 pg PDF)
Labor Day is here... The summer is officially over and the excuses to slack off have (hopefully) come to an abrupt end. Now, if you're anything like me, you'd prefer to go hang by the pool and drink a beer or cocktail after work rather than go for a quick run. But it's around the corner: Shorts and t-shirts will soon be replaced by sweaters and slacks. And before … [Read more...] about This Silly Circle Will Change Your Life (1 pg PDF)
4 Weird Ways To Relieve Stress That Are MORE Powerful than Drugs or Alcohol
“Shaun, take a chill pill will ya!” This is exactly what my wife says to me when I overreact about something silly, like when somebody pulls out in front of you and decides to drive 30 mph in a 45 mph zone. I mean it’s one thing to cut me off, but can you at least drive the speed limit?!? :-) All kidding aside, most of us become overwhelmed from always chasing our "to do" … [Read more...] about 4 Weird Ways To Relieve Stress That Are MORE Powerful than Drugs or Alcohol
Do You Have PMA? (not a typo)
If you wake up in a foul mood and say, “Mondays! I hate Mondays. Mondays are the worst.” And you take that attitude to work or home to your family, guess what? You’re going to have interactions that you hate all day long... And you’ll be convinced: “See, I told you. This is how Mondays always are.” But another person wakes up and says, “Hot diggity! It’s Monday! Another … [Read more...] about Do You Have PMA? (not a typo)
The #1 Secret to Happiness
If you’re looking for happiness, research shows that having more money won’t make a bit of difference.Essentially, a certain income level (approximately $40,000 here in the U.S.) is necessary for food, shelter, and preventing daily worries.Research shows that once you have reached that basic level of financial security, making more money is unlikely to lead to better days.If … [Read more...] about The #1 Secret to Happiness