#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…
Let’s say you’re planning a vacation. You’ve narrowed your destination down to your two favorite cities and, after some searching, find three travel packages to consider: City A (free breakfast) City B (free breakfast) City B (no free breakfast) Which would you choose? Option 2 seems like the most obvious choice, doesn’t it? In fact, you probably didn’t even consider option 1, even though it’s…
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In his book, The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg proves that the secret to success isn't actually a secret at all. Successful people all have one thing in common: they know how to transform their habits. Your habits shape every single aspect of your life. So if you want to improve your fitness, become more productive, or build stronger relationships, then it's just a matter…
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Everybody loves a good laugh. Whether we find it at a comedy club, within the slapstick comedic stylings of Tom and Jerry or The Three Stooges, or in a good old-fashioned dorky pun, there’s something out there for everyone to laugh at, even if we can’t always collectively agree on what’s funny. And there’s a lot to love about laughter. A good chuckle can stop…
Have you ever been told to stop overthinking? Though It's wise to think through your decisions, there comes a point where you try to figure out how long is too long? Why Do We Overthink? Overthinking is fueled by uncertainty – or even fear – of the future. You're unsure about how something will happen or take place, so you anxiously conjure up circumstances and…
#myfabjourney is a series of stories from our community and how Fabulous has transformed their lives. This is Uma's story. -- I have a confession to make… I am an app addict. There, I said it. I'm constantly on the hunt for apps that can help me optimize my life and make me more productive. That's how I stumbled upon Fabulous! It was right there,…
In Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey outlines what he believes to be timeless principles with which people can align themselves to achieve more of what they want out of life. The first three habits focus on self-improvement. Habits four, five, and six, focus on collaboration, and communication. The final habit ties all the previous habits together while also looking ahead. So what…
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The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg explores how habits have been engrained in our lives. Whether we know it or not, our daily routines are made up of habits we’ve spent years cultivating. In fact, as much as 40% of our daily actions aren’t actual decisions, but habits. Your alarm goes off. You snooze it without thinking, crawl out of bed, pull clothes on,…
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We all need some help from time to time. Do you need to make significant changes in your life? Would you like to improve your eating habits or incorporate a daily fitness routine, but seem to lack the knowledge or motivation to do so? Do you need better, healthier, ways to deal with stress, but aren't sure where to begin? If so, consider working with…
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Think about your current job for a moment. Do you enjoy it? Do you find yourself excited to go to work each day, or is it something you dread? If it’s the latter, you’re not alone; according to a recent Gallup study, half of American workers feel disengaged at work, and 16 percent more actually hate their jobs. It should come as no surprise that…
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