When it comes to habits for healthy living, it’s no secret most of us could be doing a lot better. And the fact is, we have to do better. As of 2020, 41.9% of adults are considered obese, 12.5% of Americans over the age of 18 smoke and just over 25% are physically inactive, according […]
Digital nomads can typically move around without compromising their job security, working remotely and often with flexible work hours. While it was mostly self-employed freelancers taking advantage of this kind of lifestyle, the number of employed workers has increased over the years. As long as they have access to Wi-Fi, a digital nomad can work […]
While the origin of the term “dry January” is debatable, the first large-scale movement for an alcohol-free January was started a decade ago by Alcohol Change UK. The organization hoped that by taking a month off of drinking, participants would begin asking questions about their alcohol intake. The movement spread, gaining popularity among those wishing […]
Couples counseling can be a helpful tool for a myriad of issues, from significant disconnection and resentment to do a simple check-in to be sure things are going well. Stress, life changes and other circumstances can put strain on any relationship. Getting a refresher on communication skills, conflict management and doing a temperature check on […]
Have you tried to set up a budget to manage your money in the past but just felt frustrated and hopeless? You’re not alone. Budgeting often brings up images of someone diligently entering numbers on a spreadsheet and trying to get the math to come out right. In your mind’s eye, you might already feel […]
Pairing your back and biceps in one workout has been a classic muscle-building session for decades. It’s a time-tested approach that’s reliable, effective, and it simply makes sense — the majority of rowing and pulling-type movements that target your back also recruit your biceps. Credit: MDV Edwards / Shutterstock Even when your biceps aren’t getting […]
Despite your best efforts, a professional career will never be easy. You’ll encounter a bevy of new situations and confront countless complex problems that you’ve never tackled before. And no matter how much you’ve prepared, studied or experienced, you’ll inevitably face circumstances where all that front-end work still leaves you feeling ill-equipped. I’ve felt that […]
A chocolate-glazed doughnut followed by a sleeve of Mallomars makes you happy, you say? We don’t doubt it. We also don’t doubt that once the sugar high crashes, you won’t feel very happy at all. There’s no doubt that what you eat and drink affects how you feel, not just physically but mentally. Anyone who […]
By Leo Babauta One of the keys to living a life of calm and purpose is the art of letting go. If you’d like a more peaceful life, it’s powerful to look at what disturbs that peace, and practice letting go of whatever you’re holding onto that’s causing you anxiety and frustration. If you’d like […]
Sara Ross has been writing letters her whole life. A letter that started with, “Dear work, I love you, but something has to change,” sent her on a journey. Despite loving the work she was doing, she felt totally overwhelmed. On this week’s episode, Ross and In the Details host Karen Allen discuss changing her […]