How to Cool Down in the Heat of the Moment

In the heat of the moment, one of the worst things to do is what people normally do--immerse themselves in their emotions and focus...

Looking for Purpose? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate,...

Sleep Makes You Thinner (& 4 Other Reasons to Get Some Shut Eye)

At this point, I shouldn’t have to remind anyone about the benefits of sleep. Medicine and science has been lecturing us about why it’s...

It is What It is? Or is It?

"It is what it is.” This hackneyed phrase is on repeat in your head and odds are, you don’t even know it. We rarely...

Do you have NDD?

According to a recent survey seventy-five percent of children spend less time outside than the average prison inmate. Yes, that means Bernie Madoff gets more...

Reality Check: Who Are You & What Are You Doing?

Who has time to think about the “big questions” in life? Most people I know are too busy and overwhelmed these days with the...