While there are countless positives that come with the warmer seasons, there’s one huge downside. Yep, mosquitos! These pesky insects can leave us itching all over with unpleasant swollen and scabbed skin. We try to do everything we can to keep these bugs away, from candles … [Read more...] about Grow these plants around your home as natural mosquitos repellents
How to boost your confidence as an introvert
Being introverted doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a shy person. Rather, it means you feel energized and recharged when you spend time alone. And while not every introvert struggles with confidence issues, many do, which can hold them back from various opportunities. If you’re an … [Read more...] about How to boost your confidence as an introvert
5 questions for assessing your own emotional intelligence
When it comes to working with others, Marcel Schwantes believes emotional intelligence (EQ) is everything. As leaders, when we are being impulsive, shortsighted, reacting with anger in the heat of the moment, or not making decisions in our "right minds," it is because we … [Read more...] about 5 questions for assessing your own emotional intelligence
3 ways to fire up the vagus nerve and boost your immune system
While optimizing immunity is no easy feat, there is a scientifically-backed way to set the stage: firing up the vagus nerve. Because this nerve runs from the base of the brain through the neck and branches out in the chest all the way down to the abdomen, it touches almost all of … [Read more...] about 3 ways to fire up the vagus nerve and boost your immune system
Resistance training fights muscle loss. Here are 3 ways to do more of it
We've know for a while that resistance training is key to longevity and health. In a recent study, researchers found that resistance training was effective in building lean muscle mass and slowing muscle loss in both aging women and men. The study, which came from the University … [Read more...] about Resistance training fights muscle loss. Here are 3 ways to do more of it