By now, most of the world has witnessed the daring rescue of the small-town Thai soccer team the Wild Boars. A flood of monsoon water on June 23rd trapped the boys and their coach inside a cave for ten excruciating days. The rescue was nothing less than a miracle. The real marvel, however, was not the rescuers but the resilience of those young boys. What…
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Mindfulness reduces stress, staves off anxiety, improves productivity, and even lowers individual health care costs and your risk of heart disease. The myriad benefits of meditation run the gamut from lower blood pressure to healthier romantic relationships. But can mindfulness save lives? The power of mindfulness for disordered eating Holistic health practitioner Sarah Anne Stewart certainly thinks so. In author and speaker Jared Kleinert’s book…
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Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that focuses on constant self-improvement, tolerance of others, and using logic to navigate our complicated world. In this quiz, you'll answer a few questions about yourself, and we'll recommend a Stoic exercise for you to try. Enjoy!
If you came here looking for a diet, I’ll let you know in advance that you won’t find one in this article. Healthy eating? It’s not weight loss, the new trendy diet, or eating salads every day. It’s about providing your body with the nutrients it needs in order to keep your body functioning at its best. Our bodies are incredibly complex biological systems split…
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The Japanese are suffering from a health crisis: High stress. With the third-highest suicide rate in the world, chronic stress has been ravaging the island nation for decades. In fact, Japan is so stressed, they even have a word, karōshi (過労死), which roughly translates to "death by overworking." The stress crisis has led to a number of solutions in Japanese healthcare and culture. One in…
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Over the last 20 years, Dr. John Izzo has spoken to over one million people about finding a life balance in their working environments. Author of the Five Thieves of Happiness, his vision is to help businesses build sustainable environments that create net-positive impacts on people and the world. This is his story. -- Growing up in Staten Island, NY with my mom, I always…
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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…
To get the full benefit of your meditation practice, it’s important to practice daily and the Fabulous app can teach you exactly how to build the habit of meditation. Founded in 2013, The Fabulous is your personal pocket motivator to maintain your peace of mind by building the habit of meditation. The Fabulous will guide you step-by-step the meditation techniques to clear your mind so…
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Do you believe in the power of thought? It’s easy for someone who is positive to say that negative thinking makes a negative situation. It’s easy for someone who is already above water to teach others how to swim. The second you believe you can’t accomplish something, then it comes to fruition. But the second you have faith in your abilities, you begin to win…
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