Make Time for yourself
Give yourself at least 30 minutes a day to do something you love.
Nourish your mind body and soul
Make sure you do activities you really enjoy at least four times a week.
Alone time
Meditate for at least ten minutes a day.
Learn to say NO
Make family and friends a priority over an extra half hour at work as much as you can. Love and being loved is essential to our well-being.
Write it down
Create a very clear vision about your career and life goals either in a journal which you review …

How much water should you drink each day? A simple question with no easy answers. Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live.
Though no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body’s need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day. Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish …

We all love to take a few days off to relax and unwind. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a drive to see relatives, or even a camping trip, it’s great to take time away from the everyday routine. But have you ever noticed that while you can usually control where you go on vacation, you can’t always control where you sleep?
“When you go on vacation or visit with relatives, you usually take whatever “bed” you’re given, whether it’s a plush bed at a high-end resort or the pull-out …

Berries
The foods you eat can affect everything from the smoothness and clarity of your skin to the shine in your hair and the sparkle in your eyes. So with the help of the experts, we’ve put together nine of the best beauty foods—guaranteed make you even more beautiful than you already are, inside and out…
Summer is fast approaching, and berries are one of the most delicious (and beauty-enhancing!) foods of the season. “Berries are amazing,” says beauty and nutrition expert Lisa Petty, author of Living Beauty. They’re loaded with vitamin …

Are you drinking enough water? We all know that water is essential to life – we couldn’t live very long without it. But do we really appreciate how it helps us stay healthy and beautiful? Water is involved in so many processes and functions of the body, that it makes sense to pay attention to how much we should drink.
The Amazing Functions of Water
Water acts as a solvent – it dissolves substances (or forms solutions), and because of this, it regulates all of our body functions. This includes the actions …

No Pain, No Gain. Is this aphorism just a fitness myth and downright bad advice? A lot of people seem to think so. As a bodybuilder with 25 years of training experience and more than two dozen trophies on my shelf, I have another perspective to offer you. Success with your body and in every area of your life is all about stepping outside of your comfort zone and that means embracing pain.
To reach high levels of physical and personal success you must approach your training, and your entire life, …

Humankind has been trying to live for increasingly longer periods of time since the early struggles for survival thousands of years ago. On a primal level, we try to live longer on a daily basis by simply avoiding direct harm. Obviously living longer entails more than that. Once our basic needs of shelter, safety food, love and belonging are met, there is the constant push to the next level: The extension of our life spans. Is there something we can do to live longer? Will our genetic make-up kill us …

Following on from the eco barbecues post; Christopher, over at Blog Harbour, asked about natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes can turn a pleasant walk or relaxing evening into a nightmare of feeling that you’re being bitten alive and the critters can carry some nasty diseases.
Unfortunately, most over the counter mosquito treatments rely on harsh, toxic ingredients such as DEET. However, there are some natural, safe and effective ways to repel mosquitoes.
Go naked
Sometimes mosquitoes are ATTRACTED to the scents of shampoos, deodorants, perfumes and other toiletries, so …

Why A Power Nap? Facts on Sleep:
While small children typically take naps in the afternoon, our culture generally frowns upon mid-day sleep; however, even in those who get enough sleep (but particularly in those who don’t), many people experience a natural increase in drowsiness in the afternoon, about 8 hours after waking. And research shows that you can make yourself more alert reduce stress and improve cognitive functioning with a nap. Mid-day sleep, or a ‘power nap’, means more patience, less stress, better reaction time, increased learning, more efficiency and …

If your health fails, it can overshadow everything else that’s going on in your life. From relatively minor health issues such as aches and pains, lethargy, and indigestion to major health problems that can threaten your existence, health can really impact happiness and stress levels. Making a commitment to taking on healthier habits this year can have a far-reaching payoff: you’ll feel better in everything you do. Here are a few healthy habits that carry a big impact:
Eat A Helthy Diet For The Right Reasons: Rather than eating right for …