Keep your creativity alive while working nine to five It’s a familiar story: you have a nine to five job but have a vision for yourself as a writer, painter, author or musician. While you’re not quite financially ready to take the leap into pursuing your creative passion full-time, there are still ways to keep the creative juices alive, so…
The heart-brain connection Your heart knows things that your mind can’t explain. –Unknown At some point, we have all asked ourselves, “Should I listen to my heart or my head?” When we listen to our hearts, we are coming from a place of emotion and intuition. On the other hand, when we listen to our minds, we are coming from…
How slower burst exercises benefit your body If you’re looking for an effective workout that’s easy on your joints, won’t leave you drained and doesn’t require a gym, low impact interval training (LIIT or LIT) is for you. Compared to some other recent cardio trends, this routine focuses on slower patterns of exercises, which are less stressful on your body.…
Tips for heart-healthy sleep There have been times in my life where sleep was last on my list of priorities. I know I’m not alone in that experience. But maybe learning about how sleep affects your heart can be the motivation you need to get those extra, crucial hours of shut-eye. It has been for me. How sleep impacts your…
Did you know some sodium is essential to your diet? Learn these sodium myths and facts to help you eat heart-healthy every day. Myth: Eliminate sodium completely for good health. Fact: Some sodium is essential to your diet. Myth: Sea salt has less sodium than table salt. Fact: Just like table salt, sea salt contains about 40% sodium. Myth: If…
Replace fear with faith
How great leaders can inspire the leader in you I love reading inspirational quotes on President’s Day because they give us insight into how great leaders think and act. I’ve spent my adult life in leadership roles, so I know how invigorating and exhausting it can be at the same time. It’s hard to imagine the level of responsibility the…
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Fascinating facts about the love/neuroscience connection
