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The Secret to Staying Youthful: Simple Japanese Exercises You Can Start Today When it comes to aging gracefully, the Japanese have a time-tested secret: simple, consistent exercise. Imagine starting your day with gentle movements that not only wake up your body but also keep you feeling and staying youthful and energized. One of the most…
DROP-OFF MELT DOWNS? HOW TO HANDLE DIFFICULT SCHOOL DROP-OFFS. I assumed it was an excellent idea at the time: I signed my 4-year-old up for some summer classes at the preschool. He’d get to explore the establish some friendships and get used to returning to nursery after the holidays. He liked the idea, too: He…
HOW TO WRITE A GRATITUDE LIST WHAT IS A GRATITUDE LIST? A gratitude list is a daily or weekly way to document the reasons you have to be grateful. Gratitude unlocks so many benefits in our livesand keeping a list of the reasons you are thankful is an easy way to gain these benefits. A…
Top Places We’ve Gone for Walks Over the Last Year If the last year or so taught us anything, it’s the importance of reconnecting with nature. Over lockdown, we had little to do but go for walks. To get out of the house and keep our minds and bodies stimulated, many of us returned to…
Who Said Sober Date Nights Have to be Boring? Who Said Sober Date Nights Have to be Boring? Where one in three people increased their alcohol consumption during lockdown, globally, alcohol consumption fell for a lot of people in 2020. Bars and restaurants had shut their doors, and many of us took to finding new…
Yoga for Moms: Why You Should Finally Try It Yoga is one of these things that we all know has many health benefits. Lots of us have probably meant to try yoga for ages and just haven’t made the time for it. Well, we’re here to motivate you! There are plenty of excellent reasons to…
The booming laughter from my husband frightened me. I wondered what was so funny? Is he watching something? He’s looking at me, he’s laughing at what I just said. I had forgotten I could make him laugh like that. Grownups—real, thinking adults—reacting to me, often comes as a shock. My days are usually spent inside…
INTROVERTS – HOW TO OWN YOUR VOICE AT WORK Do you feel emotionally drained after you are done with work? Or does interacting with a large group of people in the office make you feel overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of those questions, there is a good chance that you may be an…
How to be Happy: 7 Simple Steps to Happier, Healthier Life It’s easy to think of happiness as a result, but happiness is also a driver. One example: While I’m definitely into finding ways to improve personal productivity (whether a one-day burst, or a lifetime, or things you should not do every day), probably the…
How Do the Rich Rest: Are their Sleep Cycles the Secret to Success? Be honest: how much sleep do you get? We all know that sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle, allowing your body and mind to recharge. This is essential for your working life, ensuring that you’re always on top form when you…