We have so many things to devote our attention to in any given week: work, school, household chores, bills, friends, exercise, and the list goes on. Sometimes we can lose focus on who we really are and our larger purpose in life. Taking time each day for spiritual practice, even if it’s just five minutes,…
When I first decided to do freelance writing full time, I could only see the positive aspects of it. After writing for several months full time, I saw how difficult this career choice really was. There is more to freelance writing than what meets the eye, but overall it is a great career choice. Here…
How important is color and how does it influence us? According to a recent study in color psychology, color is a major influence in many of our general decisions. For example, blue is said to prompt one to eat less, so painting a dining room blue would be counteractive when it comes to the overall…
We have all read many articles extolling the virtues of running for weight loss and for improving our cardiovascular systems, but how often do we see an article on how running affects our largest organ, our skin? Removes Toxins Perspiration due to running will help remove toxins from our skin. Toxins build up under our…
We’re always looking for the new weight-loss miracle. In reality, losing weight is actually pretty simple as long as you make a conscious effort in your everyday. When I moved to New York on my own, I managed to lose 10 pounds and 3 inches off my waist. While I did not mean to lose…
We all know — and fear — the freshman 15. Students gain weight in college because of their busy schedules, and getting a personal trainer or buying workout equipment is expensive. Below I have listed the top five workouts that are both convenient and cheap. 5. Bicycling Many colleges do not allow students to bring cars…