Press through! Success won't wait for those who take breaks, so keep it in high gear. You've got to crush it or get crushed. Guzzle energy drinks and midnight coffee. You can sleep when you're dead! Life's too short to smell roses, take a breath, or even stop and ask for…
Many of us marched across the threshold of 2019 on a mission to establish a healthier lifestyle. We eschewed December's sugarplum visions and sought new dreams, where lean eating and exercise promised us energy for a year of abundance. The first few weeks of pursuing grand resolutions might bring withdrawal…
This week celebrates the remarkable life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Decades ago, the visionary reverend shared his hope and values with a tragically fractured culture. He stood out among civil rights leaders as an icon of peace who unified the diverse crowds who supported him. Reverend…
We moved last week. When other people move, change jobs, add to their family, etc, the shift seems inconsequential. Until it happens to you. Over the past week, I realized that heaving a tough load over an uneven threshold offers a very different perspective than watching someone else do it. Physical,…
As the world packs away holiday trimmings, mankind shares a collective sigh. Though this sound resonates with similar depth across the globe, the hearts behind it express a multitude of emotions. Fond memories join the breath with a smile. Sorrow and heartache offer the opposite sentiments. Some of us hate…
Modern lifestyle experts often focus on how to achieve satisfaction through self-care. While balanced living must include personal wellness, the happiest and most fulfilled individuals do not live merely to serve themselves. Community participation combined with a sense of higher purpose elevate a person's sense of meaning and joy. Put…
We now focus our balanced living series upon the issue central to our hearts: relationships. In today's culture of incessant overwhelm, we're under pressure to work harder and prove our significance. We hear countless tips on how to strive for accomplishments while many of us remain at a loss for how to…
In our current series on living with brilliant balance, we've examined several foundational aspects to set as priorities. Today's video examines the following keys to maintaining balance with regard to career: Recognize your job, career, and calling. Know when they differ, what to do when they conflict, and how they may…
The Importance of Emotional Health In this series, we've examined the keys to a balanced life. Certain aspects serve as a foundation to establish how well we function in every other part of our lives. Spiritual and physical wellness determine performance, fulfillment, and our effect upon others. Emotional health proves another…
Who has time to make health a priority? Work takes a top spot on the calendar. Some of us clock in ten or twelve hours at our job(s). But other activities edge ahead of health and eat away at our daily hours, too. Most people, even many in the medical…