Gabourey Sidibe was told by three different psychics on three different occasions that she would someday become famous. They didn’t know how, when, or why, only that she would someday be a household name, even famous enough to meet Oprah. There was something in her eyes, they said, something about the confidence with which she carried herself, that would someday make her a superstar. As…
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…
When Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama met in Dharamsala for a week in 2015, they set out to accomplish two things. The first (and arguably more important) was to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday, and spend precious time together for what may be the two friends’ final meeting. The second was to write The Book of Joy. Teamed up with…
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…
Rough day, week, or month? Been in a funk? Determined the world is plotting against you? This sleek app will help you build the habits to revitalize your mind and body. Founded in 2013, The Fabulous gives you the opportunity to be a better you by crafting a personalized journey to help you achieve your goals. In just 19 days, create a plan that works for you and…
Trying to find something to help me build better habits was exhausting, but then it happened! I can’t recall how I first heard about Fabulous, but I remember seeing it in the app store and reading the bit about helping people develop positive habits and I knew I needed something like that in life. I was already on the search for something to motivate me…
Have you ever wanted to change careers, go back to school, or move far away to start a new life? Maybe you were once excited by the idea of change but, as soon as you started taking the first steps, you started to doubt yourself. Your loved ones called you crazy. You realized the commitment would be more expensive than you originally thought. You got…
Sometimes all it takes is one little app to make the biggest impact. I’m usually checking for apps that will help with personal growth and/or anything that focuses on creating a positive impact for my mind and body. As I was browsing the play store one day, I saw Fabulous as a recommended app for me to download. The app looked beautiful and it seemed…
Having compassion for others is important, but how often do you remember to show that same level of kindness to yourself? How do you love yourself first? Although it may seem inconvenient, or even silly, adding self-care to your daily routine can be wondrous to both your physical and mental health. When you repeatedly put the needs of others before your own, forgetting to take…
#myfabjourney is a series of stories from our community and how Fabulous has transformed their lives. This is Jennifer’s story. — Do you ever feel that the universe is trying to hit you over the head with something? As a physical therapist with over 13 years of experience and having started up my own practise (The Corner Physical Therapy Studio), I have seen a lot of…
