It’s easy to find reasons why you can’t do something. Instead, focus on what you can do and get it done. — You go to bed with aching disappointment and regret about another wasted day. You feel like time is flying by, and you are not living the life you want. You wish you dared to try something new, follow your dreams and take more risks. Instead, you make excuses for why…

While emotional eating can provide comfort for a short period, this relief is temporary. — How often do you feel intense food cravings when you feel stressed or face a complex problem? Emotional eating is a way of coping with negative emotions by reaching out for comfort foods, which are generally high in fat, salt, and sugars. Stress, anger, disappointment, tiredness, or boredom can cause…

Experiencing fear now and then is a normal part of life. But living in constant fear will hold you back from achieving your dreams. — How would your life be different if you were not afraid of …changing your job? …moving to a different city or county? …leaving an unhealthy relationship? …starting a new business? …trying a new hobby? Nobody likes to admit it, but fear often shapes our lives. Fear can stop you from…

When you have someone to stay accountable to, you are much more likely to take action and achieve your goals. — I bet you have a few things you want to do and several goals you want to accomplish. You know what you want and what you need to do, but somehow things just do not get done. If this scenario resonates with you, you might be missing a crucial element…

As I spent more than 50 hours in the emergency room dealing with a collapsed lung, I experienced severe physical pain. At the same time, I realized that physical pain could cause emotional distress. The stronger the physical pain is, the more intense and unbearable emotional pain grows. About two…

When you pay attention to your body’s messages and make necessary adjustments, you can improve your physical and mental health. — Living a healthy lifestyle has been my number one priority over many years. I include fruits and vegetables in my daily diet and limit processed foods. I exercise almost daily and try to get at least seven hours of sleep. I drink plenty of water and take the necessary vitamins…

Healthy routines can improve your well-being, decrease stress levels, and give you more energy to face life’s challenges. — 2020 did not turn out how any of us expected. Despite all the craziness and uncertainty, last year also created some new opportunities for personal growth and positive changes. As NYC got shut down in March 2020, I started looking for new habits to reduce stress and take care of…

Instead of wasting the whole day, you have the power to hit the reset button at any point during the day. — Sometimes you start your morning off the wrong foot. As the day progresses, it becomes more challenging to manage all annoyances. You feel like the whole world is against you. You might be impatiently waiting for a day to be over so that you could have a better day tomorrow. …

Every decision that you make in the evening affects the amount and quality of your sleep and, in turn, impacts your morning. — Probably you’ve heard about the numerous benefits of going to bed earlier and getting up earlier. However, you feel like evenings are the only time to relax after a long day, and going to sleep earlier will cut that precious time. While you understand that getting more sleep can be…