It all started when Adam Nugent was 9 years old. “My parents noticed that I had been gaining weight, so the pediatrician recommended that they give me a jogger trampoline to encourage me to exercise more,” he recalls. Unfortunately, that gesture only led Nugent to feel self-conscious about his body for the first time in his young life. He developed an increasingly … [Read more...] about How Adam Nugent Lost 120 Pounds
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7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Consuming Good News
It's no secret that over the last several years, our news media consumption has had an impact on our everyday lives. From the COVID-19 Pandemic to political and societal issues, it can be hard to feel that there are any good news sources out there anymore. While these situations have created great distress and new challenges in our everyday lives, negative news has always had a … [Read more...] about 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Consuming Good News
10 Fresh Start Quotes to Celebrate New Beginnings
Spring is almost here, and what better way to celebrate this season of new beginnings than with 10 quotes to inspire you to make a fresh start? After all, we can start over any time we choose to. Here's to the beauty of reinventing ourselves! ► You’ll also like: 10 Quotes to Inspire You to Achieve Your Goals … [Read more...] about 10 Fresh Start Quotes to Celebrate New Beginnings
Toxic Positivity and How to Avoid It
I am naturally drawn to positivity—sign me up for all the positive energy! I am the person who seeks to see the good in any situation, and I believe it makes my life more fulfilling. However, there are times in life that bring ourselves and those we love experiences that are in no way wanted or positive. This is exacerbated by social media, where the trend is to always be … [Read more...] about Toxic Positivity and How to Avoid It
The Science Behind Practicing Gratitude
The greatest tool needed to create the life you want is already inside of you—it is the power of your thoughts. You've likely heard the saying, “As you think, so shall you become.” It is both true and empowering. You have the power to decide how it works for you, or if it will work against you. Our thoughts are perhaps one of the only things we actually have control of in this … [Read more...] about The Science Behind Practicing Gratitude
