5 Reasons To Ditch The Idea Of A ‘Soulmate’
Do you believe there is only one person in the world meant exclusively for you? If you answered yes, then you’re not alone. Apparently, three out of four Americans believe in soulmates. That’s a lot of people searching for their one true love. Of course, the most starry-eyed are those between the ages of 30 and 44. And, interestingly,...
5 Healthy Habits Of Entrepreneurs
Achieving good health is one of the most important goals of your life. It ranks right up there with being happy, finding love and pursuing your passions. But good health doesn’t just happen — here's how entrepreneurs achieve it. You may be born healthy. But, over time, poor diet, a lack of exercise and poor lifestyle choices could soon lead...
Why I Walk 2 Miles To The Store Instead Of Driving
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to walk nearly everywhere I go. It’s my preferred method of transportation by far. Whenever I have errands that are five or less miles away, I walk whenever I can. When I was in school I walked to and from classes — about six miles each way from my apartment —...
How Freelancing Transformed My Miserable Work Life
When I hear my friends complain about their 9-5 grind it makes me think about my previous life, where I often skipped lunches and worked late into the evenings to meet monthly quotas — with barely a grunt of recognition from senior execs. I needed something more, something that would excite and challenge me, and give me purpose. So,...
2 Things The Loss Of My Cat Taught Me About Death
Spiritual teachers come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they even come with furry bodies and four legs. For as long as I remember, I’ve always believed in life after death, but that didn’t lessen the grief I was feeling after my beloved cat passed away. Although a pet can teach you so much about life through unconditional love,...
How Travel Cured My Depression And Anxiety
We often don’t think of depression or anxiety as a form of mental illness, but that’s exactly what they are. Left unchecked, they can completely overrun our lives, creating chronic stress in the body and increasing our risk of disease. Beyond the health factors, however, is the simple act of living with an anxious or depressed state of mind....
7 Benefits Of Rose Petal Tea
I have always loved roses. The way they look, the way they smell, the soft texture of their petals… everything. My mother adored roses as well. She had a green thumb, and planted rose bushes to adorn the entrance of my childhood home. While I did not fully inherit the green thumb, I did inherit her appreciation of these...
4 Reasons Women Should Travel Solo For A Change
For women, traveling solo can be scary, exciting and a life altering experience. For me, it was both unsettling and invigorating at the same time. If you’re a woman and you’ve never traveled solo, there so many reasons why you should. My first solo trip wasn’t across the sea or by air. It was a simple road trip into...
How I Turned My Hobby Into A Profitable Business
It took me 27 years to realize that I could make serious money from the things I enjoyed doing most in life. Once this realization struck, it took no time at all to turn what was a simple hobby and budding passion into a self-sustaining, profitable business. And when it came down to it, the process of turning passion...
How Dangerous Is Mechanically Separated Poultry?
If you look at the ingredients list of many processed meat products, including hot dogs, bologna, chicken nuggets, chicken patties and certain types of sausage products, you’re very likely to find mechanically separated poultry. This is usually mechanically separated chicken, turkey or both. So, what exactly is this stuff and is eating it a risk to your health? Mechanically separated...
