How to achieve the fullest life
Sometimes being a grown-up is, well, boring. Yes, you should pay your bills, make your deadlines, and clean your apartment, but make sure to leave time to be a little silly and have fun.
Whether you meditate or just take some quiet time to yourself, being still may help you embrace the moment and appreciate your life.
Even die-hard glass-half-empty people can have a sunnier lookout if they work at it. Don't obsess over bad news or your finances; instead, shine your attention on areas of your life for which you are profoundly grateful.
Regular romps are more than just fun and games. It is great for your health. It can satisfy all sorts of emotional and physical intimacy needs and helps partners stay close.
There’s nothing better than a hike to remind yourself that there's more to life than an annoying commute and pesky coworkers. It's a win-win. You can be blown away by the awesome power and beauty of nature, while giving your quads a workout.
Not only does working out do wonders for your body, but physical activity also improves your overall well-being and health.
Don't waste precious time or energy nursing a grudge. Everyone gets mad now and then, but staying mad is more likely to harm you than the one who triggered your ire.
Whether you meditate or just take some quiet time to yourself, being still may help you embrace the moment and appreciate your life.
Even die-hard glass-half-empty people can have a sunnier lookout if they work at it. Don't obsess over bad news or your finances; instead, shine your attention on areas of your life for which you are profoundly grateful.
Regular romps are more than just fun and games. It is great for your health. It can satisfy all sorts of emotional and physical intimacy needs and helps partners stay close.
There’s nothing better than a hike to remind yourself that there's more to life than an annoying commute and pesky coworkers. It's a win-win. You can be blown away by the awesome power and beauty of nature, while giving your quads a workout.
Not only does working out do wonders for your body, but physical activity also improves your overall well-being and health.
Don't waste precious time or energy nursing a grudge. Everyone gets mad now and then, but staying mad is more likely to harm you than the one who triggered your ire.
Simple activities, like hugging you dog or cat, can put you in a good mood. Petting a dog for just 15 minutes releases the feel-good hormones serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin, and lowers the stress hormone cortisol, a University of Missouri—Columbia study suggests.
You've heard it before: Healthy eating is all about moderation, so that means you don't have to deny yourself the foods you love. Just indulge in a smart way.
Whether you're in the shower, in your car, or on a public stage, belt out a tune. You're a terrible singer, you say? Irrelevant. (A million karaoke lovers never let that hold them back.) Research suggests that an organ in the inner ear is connected to a part of the brain that registers pleasure. So singing may make you happier, even if you're no Beyonce.
Make time to go outside during the day, rain or shine. Just 30 minutes in the sun can boost your mood, according to a University of Michigan study. But even on wintery days, a breath of fresh air is, well, refreshing.
You've heard it before: Healthy eating is all about moderation, so that means you don't have to deny yourself the foods you love. Just indulge in a smart way.
Whether you're in the shower, in your car, or on a public stage, belt out a tune. You're a terrible singer, you say? Irrelevant. (A million karaoke lovers never let that hold them back.) Research suggests that an organ in the inner ear is connected to a part of the brain that registers pleasure. So singing may make you happier, even if you're no Beyonce.
Make time to go outside during the day, rain or shine. Just 30 minutes in the sun can boost your mood, according to a University of Michigan study. But even on wintery days, a breath of fresh air is, well, refreshing.
Don't feel guilty about catching a few extra hours of shut-eye. Sleep boosts your mood, improves your memory, sharpens your focus, and can help you maintain a healthy weight. The health benefits of a good night's sleep improve your quality of life.
Take the time to sit and read, a practice that previous generations recognized as a necessity, not a luxury. You can aim to get in touch with what's really important in life (Henry David Thoreau’s Walden is good for that), learn something new, or just go for pure escapism with the latest frothy romance or beach-read paperback.
Take the time to sit and read, a practice that previous generations recognized as a necessity, not a luxury. You can aim to get in touch with what's really important in life (Henry David Thoreau’s Walden is good for that), learn something new, or just go for pure escapism with the latest frothy romance or beach-read paperback.