By Heather Callaghan, Editor When I launched my personal work productivity journey, I had to break all the rules. I had to forget Steven Covey’s Highly Effective Habits and think about what my true end goals are and how they fit within the modern, autonomous-work-life. Times are…
By Dan Sanchez Would you like to adopt better habits? The most efficient way of doing so is to first focus on what author Charles Duhigg calls “keystone habits,” which set off “chain reactions that help other good habits take hold.” Here are some morning keystone…
By Jeffrey A. Tucker Showerheads used to be easy to hack. And never doubt the need to do so. What do we want out of a shower? We want fantastic amounts of water pouring down on our heads, ideally like the waterfall we see in movies…
By Organic and Healthy Japan’s history is rich with wisdom and philosophy, and we’re here to offer some of our favorite gems! 31 pieces of profound wisdom from Japan that will change your perspective on life: If a problem can be solved, then it’s not…
By Health Tips Now Most people, over the age of 50, wake up during the night to urinate. This condition is known as nocturia. It can lead to irritability, sleep disruption, stress, and daytime tiredness. But a new study reveals that one easy diet change can…
By Mario Deal, guest Natural Blaze There are always deadlines and things we need to do where we can certainly use a boost of productivity. Whether it’s for personal reasons or just a project that really needs to get done at work, if we can get…
By Daisy Luther Life hacks are all over the place at the minute (seriously, they’re everywhere) and some are really good – but often they’re more Martha Stewart than Grizzly Adams. Here are a few life hacks that are applicable not only to regular everyday…
By Chris Veritas Last Sunday, I was hanging out with Heather Callaghan and Brandon Turbeville, two writers no one who reads this site frequently should be unfamiliar with. We were brainstorming topics for my next article. They suggested I write on sleep. Wouldn’t you know…
By Heather Callaghan Tried and true sleep hacks that work even with anxiety, obsessive or intrusive thoughts – one you’ve never heard of Since before Christmas, I’ve successfully used two sleep hacks together to fall asleep fast despite having bouts of racing thoughts, worries, fears and deadlines…
By Daily Superfood Love Food cravings are no joke. CLICK TO TWEET There was a point in my life where my sweet cravings were so strong that I got out of bed, changed back into real clothes, drove to a grocery store, and picked up one…
By Andrew Demeter “The Big Decision” explores America’s system of college education. Why do most students enroll? How can the problem of student debt be solved? And in what ways can alternatives to college, such as trade schools, be promoted? Andrew Demeter is a young…
By Chris Veritas It’s a mystery how this writer has never written an article on health before, given that the past thirteen years have been fully dedicated to it! In 2002 I had surgery for a non-metastasizing tumor in the right chest. Although the surgery…
By Heather Callaghan For all the amazing health benefits of garlic – wouldn’t it be nice to know how to get the best benefits and stop wasting this superfood? Whether it’s eating, storing or cooking garlic – there are some things you need to know…
By Daily Superfood Love This is your year. 2016 will be the year you remove all obstacles from your path and seize the life you were meant to live. This is the year you’re going to be accountable for your happiness and hold others accountable…
By John Vibes Why does it seem like we are more likely to come up with good ideas in the shower? A team of psychologists think that they know why. The team includes Ron Friedman Daniel Pink, Gretchen Rubin, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Scott…
By Heather Callaghan Previously, we expanded on 5 major ways to boldly face the onslaught of sugary holiday treats and desserts. No one is arguing that a person can’t enjoy the occasional dessert – but what if you wish for strength to cut back?…
By Heather Callaghan Ever wonder how sheets and pillow cases get so grimy and yellow? No, you don’t want to know. Okay, we’ll tell you – it comes from our skin. Pores…sweat…oxidized oils. Yes, that’s gross, but not really something we can help in our toxic…
By Josh Richardson Simple health prevention and lifestyle strategies can help people achieve their optimal health potential and add a decade or more of healthy years to the average lifespan. Healthy lifestyle initiatives can give people a 90 percent chance of living to the age…
By Natural Blaze Researchers led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland have revealed that caregiver-implemented musical leisure activities, particularly singing, are cognitively and emotionally beneficial especially in the early stages of dementia. The findings could help improve dementia care and better target…
By Sophie McAdam The best news is, it’s the simplest thing in the world AND it costs nothing! [do_widget id=text-16] Psychiatrist and Zen Priest Robert Waldinger asks in this entertaining and touching TED talk. He’s the perfect person to give us some clues: Waldinger is…
