“Can I look like you in 3 months?” The teenager stared at me, waiting eagerly for a response. It’s a normal day as a certified fitness coach and yet again, I had to grab some flying feet and put them down on the ground of reality again. “If I would be able to reach this body in 3 months, you think…

How do you get the best out of photos? By using a photo editing app of course! Though phones are getting smarter by the day and there is AI to click better photos, for now they can’t match up to photo editing apps. In this exclusive list, I have rounded up all the photo editing apps that will help…

Drinking alcohol is a big part of the social fabric in the United States. Just last night, my wife and I had friends over to our house for a drink before dinner. We were going to try a new restaurant that had gotten some great buzz. And the hype was well deserved, the food, atmosphere, and service…

Becoming a mother is one of the most difficult challenges a woman can take on in her life. Whether this happens the “natural” way, with the help of science, or through adoption, being in charge of nurturing another human being is a herculean task to take on. Typically, when we think about…

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This homemade dijon mustard recipe is a delicious way to flavor your food. Use it on sandwiches, as a dip for pretzels, for a marinade base, and anything else (more ideas down below). Homemade dijon mustard is so much better tasting than store-bought mustards. The best…

Stretching is one of those aspects of fitness that many people conveniently forget about. Perhaps you’re one of those who consider stretching nothing but a mere chore meant for ballerinas and gymnasts. Well… you’re wrong! Everyone needs stretching! Irrespective of your reasons for working out, be it…

In today’s fast-paced and never-ending busy world, we are overwhelmed by tasks that need to be completed by tight deadlines. With so much technology it is difficult to find the right tools to help boost our efficiency. And, many tools get obsolete so its essential to stay up-to-date to know when you…

How do you know if you have a strong willed child? You just know. Nobody had to tell you and you didn’t have to analyze your child to determine if they were strong willed. Their personality is so strong that there is no guessing that they have a strong will. This type of personality is especially…

Time away from the office gives us an opportunity to kick back and relax. However, if you’re like me, you might enjoy squeezing some productivity out of your days off, too. Thankfully, there are several ways to incorporate productive things to do during downtime that can keep you in the flow of…

Who doesn’t love a good fairy tale? Everyone! And most of us want to believe that when we find our Prince Charming (or Princess) that we’ll easily ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after. But for so many couples, that simply doesn’t happen. With the divorce rate around 50%, it is clear…

You wanted to make changes. This summer was when you were finally going to get fit, eat more healthily and lose those extra pounds. However, that new gym membership has seen your four weekly visits reduce to a single one due to changing work demands. In fact, you have not returned since you fell ill…

Five years ago, my husband Jake was training for a triathlon. He had just purchased a new road bike and woke up one sunny Saturday morning to take it out for its first spin. As we were lying in bed, he looked at me and said, “I don’t have a good feeling about this; I hope something doesn’t happen.”…

With our busy lives, it feels harder and harder to plan our life effectively — to keep track of everything we currently have to do, and to plan the things we want to do in the future. You may have invested in a paper or digital planner to keep track of everything, or a journal to note down your…

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Maybe this story will sound familiar to you. I started looking for a homemade nutella recipe for two reasons: 1) I flipping love chocolate hazelnut spread, but 2) I do not love the “original” ingredient list. Apparently, I am not alone in my search. While looking for a…

The satisfaction and benefit experienced when you’re productive gives you confidence and induces a desire to achieve more. Productivity has several definitions; we shall define in relation to economies: Productivity measures output per unit of input, considering factors such as capital, labor, land…

Life throws us curveballs without any warning. Some curveballs can come from nowhere and some send us signals they are coming but we choose for what ever reason to, ignore the signs. Nobody is immune to life’s curveballs. We live in a world where as a result of technology, we are exposed to natural…

I feel stressed and overwhelmed in my life. What can I do differently? Kim suggests coming to the present moment and allowing true relaxation when it is time to rest, allowing you to dig into the contradictions that are causing stress in your life so they can be addressed consciously. Subscribe to…

When people separate or divorce, one of their biggest challenges is coparenting their children together. As a Marriage and Family Therapist in Chicago, I often see divorced parents struggle with how to raise their children together. One parent has a certain set of rules, and the other does it…

Have there been instances when you noted a drop in your team’s productivity or observed a behavioral change in someone who used to be an excellent performer? Before you blame the team for not being motivated enough or worse still, choose to ignore these warning signs, look inwards and ask yourself…

There is one thing standing in the way of you and the job of your dreams: a phone interview. The screening interview is an opportunity for companies to narrow the list of presumably qualified applicants and determine who merits a closer look. So many candidates exclude themselves from the phone…

Want to learn how to master your brain and navigate effortlessly away from the common mix-ups most people have? Then you’re in the right place. I’m going to expose the 10 biggest myths about the brain, including ones you hear about being a “right brain or left brain” person. And for each one, you’ll…

Achieving financial success is not something that just happens. Maybe if you win the lottery or something, but for the average person like you or me, it comes from a series of small steps you take over a long period of time. With each step, you form a new smart money habit. And with each smart money…

What are the steps to success? Many people will answer, “Depends on your definition of success .” Yet a definition is not what you’re after. You know what you want and you’re interested in hearing exactly how you can bring your dreams to fruition. Your primary problem is time and the demands of…

Preparing and bringing meals to work can feel awkward when you’re accustomed to running out and grabbing a meal on break. This habit can really start to put a dent in your wallet and your health when choices are limited to cheap fast food or fresh but expensive, made-for-you meals. Try balancing the…