All of us have days when it's hard to get out of bed, and it feels like nothing we do makes a difference. These ups and downs are part of life, but learning how to cope with the down days can bring benefits to our entire life, even when we wake up happy. For this Business … [Read more...] about 10 simple things you can do to boost your mood (according to experts)
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Here’s how to dive into your local food scene
We all know that we should be eating local, yet it often falls to the bottom of the list—especially when we’re busy and on a budget. But there’s more than meets the eye with local food: It’s more nutrient-dense, flavorful, and tastes better, not to mention you’ll be supporting … [Read more...] about Here’s how to dive into your local food scene
3 practices that will help make work a less stressful
If you want to make your life less stressful overall, addressing the stress that comes from the workplace is a good place to start. Our always-on culture has made it harder than ever to relax away from work, with constant pings and notifications keeping us on our toes. To limit … [Read more...] about 3 practices that will help make work a less stressful
Reclaim your weekend with this four-step formula
For many, the phrase “I’ll do that on the weekend,” has become the answer to solving any apparent time limitation problem. In their weekday minds, the weekend becomes this mythical land where time is infinite and motivation abundant. But in their weekend reality, time is still … [Read more...] about Reclaim your weekend with this four-step formula
Boost your memory and focus with these 5 foods
What you eat and drink can have a huge effect on your ability to remember things. For instance, consuming too much alcohol can lead to short-term memory loss, which you may know if you’ve ever had one too many drinks. In addition, consuming too many processed foods that are void … [Read more...] about Boost your memory and focus with these 5 foods
