Getting a restful night’s sleep can be a challenge for any busy adult. That’s especially true when you’re dealing with chronic pain. Some doctors estimate that 50 to 80% of their patients with such conditions often find it difficult to sleep. It can be a self-perpetuating cycle. Pain interrupts sleep, and the lack of sleep makes pain more difficult to bear because your … [Read more...] about The Secret to Sleeping Well with Chronic Pain
Habit
How to Build a Reading Habit That Will Last a Lifetime
Reading is such a great habit to possess. Think about all that regular reading can accomplish. Some of the smartest, most successful, and most interesting people in the world have written books. They write down the things they consider to be most relevant. They acquired this knowledge over a lifetime of observation, trial and error, and experience. For $17 or a quick trip … [Read more...] about How to Build a Reading Habit That Will Last a Lifetime
3 Mental Habits That Keep You From Losing Weight
You probably think that you know how to lose weight. You need to eat less, and exercise more. However, to slim down successfully, you have to prepare mentally as well as physically. The psychological factors may be more important than you realize. Subjects in one university study lost 5 times more weight than average. The secret was learning a visualization technique … [Read more...] about 3 Mental Habits That Keep You From Losing Weight
Transform Your Career by Developing Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace
As more studies show emotional intelligence improves employee productivity and job performance, it becomes a more coveted skill in the office. Emotional intelligence is when you can understand the emotions of yourself and others and manage your own feelings well. It shows a balance between intelligence and self-awareness. Emotional intelligence is an asset. Studies have … [Read more...] about Transform Your Career by Developing Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace
10 Practical Ways to Grow Your Gratitude
Have you ever tried to cultivate gratitude? It can be more complicated than it sounds. Our brains are usually wired to pay more attention to negative events. Hurricanes and heartbreaks create deeper impressions than rainbows and family dinners. Sometimes, you’re just so busy that you forget about your resolutions on your way to work and don't realize it until you’re … [Read more...] about 10 Practical Ways to Grow Your Gratitude