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Feb 7, 2021
3 min

Less Cupcake, More Kung Fu at Work

Kung Fu is Much More Than Martial Arts Contrary to common belief, Kung Fu, doesn’t refer simply to Chinese Martial Arts. Instead, it’s a...

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Oct 11, 2020
6 min

7 Strategies for Optimizing Your Sleep Hygiene

If you’re an avid reader of this blog you know by now that our mission is to discuss actionable lifestyle changes that can be readily...

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Sep 20, 2020
4 min

5 Reasons to Hire a Life Coach

I’m not going to lie, three years ago I completely pooh-poohed the concept of having a “life coach.” Just the idea of it felt like I was...

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Sep 6, 2020
4 min

Gain 13 Hours of Time Back by Tracking Your Cell Phone Usage

While getting my education on in my mobile university, I heard a podcaster recommend an app called Quality Time to help me keep track of...

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Jun 28, 2020
5 min

5 Steps for Becoming the Best You

Undoubtedly, my 30s have been my favorite decade thus far. Sure I’m not as wrinkle-free as my 20s and find myself enjoying a “wild”...

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Jun 7, 2020
3 min

A Better Life Through Gratitude

One of my favorite habits is expressing gratitude. There are so many things in life to be grateful for - waking up in the morning next...

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May 3, 2020
4 min

Why Failing Frequently Makes you Successful

No one likes to make mistakes. I’ve hated it since I was a child and even more so now as an adult. Perhaps a component of this stems...

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Apr 12, 2020
4 min

3 "Small" Things to Improve Your Relationship

Seemingly Small Actions Compound Over Time One of the biggest mistakes many of us make in relationships is waiting for the ship to go...

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Mar 15, 2020
3 min

Instant Likability by Remembering Names

Remembering someone’s name earns you instant likability. If I meet a person for the first time and they demonstrate that they’ve...

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Mar 1, 2020
3 min

5 Rules of Engagement When Fighting With Your Significant Other

I am fully aware that I hit the relationship lottery with my significant other. Even after 14 years, I’m still blown away that she’s my...

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Feb 23, 2020
5 min

Meditation Mondays...& Every Other Day

My first exposure to meditation was purely accidental. What I thought was a vinyasa flow yoga class had actually turned out to be an...

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Feb 9, 2020
5 min

De-Stress Life with Breath of Fire

Like competition, stress can be a good thing. A healthy amount of stress can help you hit a deadline at work, increase your energy level...

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Feb 2, 2020
4 min

Own Your Emotions

We all experience the five primary emotions: Fear, Hurt, Anger, Sadness, and Joy. We are better equipped to recognize and respond to...

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"No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change; become a better version of yourself.”

-Madonna