Lucid dreaming is simply the ability to know that you are dreaming when you are dreaming. Once one realizes that they are in a dream, he/she can explore and even manipulate aspects of the dream. Usually the realization of dreaming comes with some sort of trigger. Maybe you’re dreaming that you’re on a paradise island, […]
Mind
Replacing Social Media with a Book
Every thought about what you did before you had a phone to check all of your notifications. The answer to that is probably watch television. What would you do if you were in a waiting room at a dentist office, or waiting for your food at a restaurant. You’d probably be bored. Now, we just […]
Mind
Comparing Yourself to Others is Always a Losing Battle
With social media, it’s easy to get caught up in the glitz and glamor of everyone’s perfect side. It’s also very easy to get caught up in comparing your selfies in your bathroom to your friend’s latest Tahiti vacation. You might feel like a loser just because you see a photo of a friend buying […]
Religion
Lessons from All Major Religions
I’d love to say that this article is for all people. You could be an atheist and not believe in a higher power. These lessons that I will write about will help everyone in their everyday life. I’m a practicing Christian, but with this blog and my own studies on the subject. I hope to […]
Cardio
How to Measure Impact of Your Cardio Workout?
One of the main questions people often ask when starting any fitness program is, “What is the best cardio workout for beginners?” Cardio is vast and cardio alone will have limited benefits and results. It is best done with a healthy food selection filled with good fats and protein and vegetables and a weight training […]
Relationships
The Pros and Cons of Quitting Social Media
There’s a growing movement of doing social media detoxes. If you read Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism. You’ll know why the author doesn’t have social media at all. I’m not one to be extreme as I have social media and I believe that it is an essential way to communicate with others. At the same time, […]
Relationships
What It Means to Keep Your Enemies Closer
“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” We’ve heard it all before, but what does that really mean? It’s definitely a philosophical quote that doesn’t have much meaning until you actually experience what it means. At first inclination, the quote might mean to keep tabs on your enemy in hopes to exact your revenge, […]
Relationships
Why Having Social Connections are Important
As an introvert, I’ve always had a problem with keeping up with people. I don’t want to blame my knack to hide in a corner because I know having a social circle is super important. Even though I’m an introvert, I inherently know that humans are social people. Since the beginning of time, people have […]
Fear
The Benefits of Taking Calculated Risks
Before we get started with this article, I just want to point out that it’s not enough to just take risks. If you want to take a risk, they have to be thought out prior to jumping in. A calculated risk is a risk that weighs the outcomes and avoids and unwise decision. In summary, […]
Weight Loss
How to Lose Belly Fat – Learning About Ketosis
Do you want to know the secret to shredding and cutting unwanted belly fat? Do you want to have a six-pack, but thought it was just too hard? Well the truth is that there is no real secret to fat loss or cutting your unwanted belly fat. We have heard and read the basics about weight training […]
HIIT
HIIT vs Steady State: Which Is Better?
Over the years there has been a lot of discussion around Cardio and which is best for losing weight or fat. So the question remains which is best, HIIT or steady state cardio? Cardio isn’t just good for losing weight though, it’s also important for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system, looking after your heart which […]