Losing weight. Writing a novel. Starting a business. Every year we set big goals for ourselves when our motivation is high but never seem to be able to follow through. Somewhere along the way we lose sight of things or experience a setback that makes us give up entirely. Before long, we fall back into our same old habits, same old routine, and our desires…
If you’re always running late, don’t beat yourself up too much. According to a YouGov poll, one in five Americans admit to being late for work at least once a week: You’re clearly among friends! Chronic lateness is running amok in modern society and the reasons why are vast and complex. Our lives are fast-paced and full of distractions, far more than fifty or even…
Denice Davidson, 41, United States I started fabulous a long time ago when I was going through life changes and just needed a boost to motivate me. I wasn’t always this way. At that time I became healthier. I lost weight, and found a running partner to compete in races with. The app worked great and I was happy with my new norm. When I…
What is one habit nearly all highly-successful people have in common? A morning run. This sleek app will seriously help you build an effective morning run. by Jeffrey Johnson | Dec 12 2018 It’s no secret that running is an incredibly popular way to exercise, whether you go for a morning run, after work, or in the evening. In fact, tens of millions of people do…
Himanshu Walia, 30, France I recently moved to Paris from London with my family. Relocating with family is never an easy feat. It involved months of planning and, even then, it took us long to settle in here. As a result I wasn’t getting any exercise and living on junk food. Though I have always enjoyed an active lifestyle, I have never able to make…
Yoga originated in Northern India over 5,000 years ago and has since been reinvented hundreds of times in hundreds of different ways. What started as a daily practice to control the mind has evolved into an entire way of life. There are a handful of different types of yoga today. Average people have found fame and built businesses on the premise of living a plant-based…
Getting a single good night sleep is elusive for many of us. Now imagine throwing in jetlag after you’ve just landed from a long flight. It’s such an inconvenience to have your sleeping patterns thrown off when you’re in a new city and all you want to do is explore, but you can barely keep your eyes open long enough to absorb the energy around…
Actor Will Smith has been charming us on both the big and small screen for decades, but recently he took to the smallest screen of all—our phones—to drop some thoughtful wisdom on Instagram. Reflecting on a debate he had with a friend, Smith discusses the differences between fault and responsibility, stating that the two are not only extremely different, they’re not even remotely related! What…
Heart palpitations. Racing thoughts. Trembling hands and legs. This is how anxiety feels. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 18.1% of American adults have anxiety. It’s the most common mental illness in the United States. Some anxiety is a normal part of life—stress is inevitable, and it’s perfectly normal to be anxious under stress—but when anxiety gets out of control, it…
Today, we’re uncovering whether exercise before bed is good or bad for you. The best time of day to exercise has been a subject of debate among health and fitness experts for years. Some swear that mornings are the best time while others insist that later in the day is better. For every argument in favor of one time of day over another, there is…
