Sometimes life can get complicated. Between work, social media, and trying to live our best possible life, at some point, we all end up feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and underproductive. If you find yourself with a cluttered lifestyle, try these 10 ways to simplify your life. 1. Use an app like Fabulous to simplify your life Take advantage of all the apps out there that are…
In The Book of Joy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu says this about overcoming fear: Fear and anxiety are mechanisms that have helped us to survive. You know, if you did not feel fear when you saw a lion over there… in next to no time there would be no you. , we would be fearless, but we’d also be very stupid, and we would not be…
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Each year is an opportunity to start new. Every day for the next 12 months, each of us will face the same choice: Stick with our comfortable, familiar, bad habits, or break and build new, healthy habits that may be uncomfortable at first, but eventually will push us to be the best versions of ourselves. Habits are tricky things. We often build them when we…
Did you know you can change your life in just five minutes? If it sounds too good to be true, think again. We are the sum of our smallest behaviors, and becoming the best versions of ourselves starts with changing those small behaviors in ways that suit our needs while also helping us build good habits that stick. When we want to make positive changes…
Have you figured out how to say no? Picture this; It’s 4:59pm on Friday. You’re finishing up the last of your day’s work, relieved that in less than 60 seconds, you’ll be free to go home and decompress from a long week of meetings, errands, and workplace drudgery. After dedicating your time and energy to the people around you, it’s finally time to look after…
Ever wonder what is ASMR? It stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and is characterized by experiencing a tingling sensation on the skin. It’s most commonly triggered by audio and visual media. What is ASMR? If you’ve never heard the term ASMR, you’re likely in the majority. But don’t be surprised if you’ve ever experienced the sensation. People are beginning to discover what ASMR is,…
Always stressed, and don't know how to stay calm? If you’ve ever used any of the Fabulous app’s “Make Me Fabulous!” modules, you might recognize these instructions: Take a deep breath. Inhale for five seconds, sustain for three seconds, and exhale for seven seconds. This slow breathing technique activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which is dedicated to relaxing your body, slowing your heart rate, and…
We've been conditioned to celebrate the big milestones and achievements, belittling the little wins along the way. However, if you don't acknowledge those small victories, then it makes it harder to celebrate–or even appreciate–the larger ones. The Science of Winning Those little wins, no matter how small, are there to keep you motivated in the long-term. Tracking those small achievements helps to boost your confidence…
Black Friday is rapidly approaching, so now is the best time to snap up some great deals. Whether you’re a perennial thrill seeker, a casual observer, or somewhere in between, it’s advised that you prepare for the big day so you can keep your sanity amidst the chaos. Here are five tips on how to stay sane and safe on Black Friday. Do your homework…
