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“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
Most of what we do has an impact. In fact, it’s hard to imagine any action that doesn’t make a difference in some way in the long or short term. Maybe, you’re not entirely convinced by this statement. So, let’s consider the act of “doing nothing”. The idea of doing…
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“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”
“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.”
“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.”
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“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.”
Of the three bones mentioned in this quote by singer and actor Reba McEntire, only the backbone (i.e. spine) actually exists in the human body. The wishbone (furcula) is found in birds. Meanwhile, the funny bone isn’t really a bone but a nerve that runs along the arm. Clearly, this…
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“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
“When you want to get good at something, how you spend your time practicing is far more important than the amount of time you spend.”
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”
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“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.”
If we list all the things that matter most in life besides food, clothing, and shelter, they’re usually not material. They’re also usually priceless. Maybe the things at the top of our list include our family, faith, or mental and physical well-being. They’re things that are frankly difficult to live…
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“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
Imagine being behind the steering wheel with no say or control on where your car turns or arrives. That’s similar to what happens when we don’t make the unconscious conscious. This quote, by psychoanalyst and psychiatrist Carl Jung, reminds us that if we’re not aware of the things that direct…
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Key Facts on Antioxidants
Most of us have already heard that antioxidants are good for our health, that they can help combat signs of aging, and that they can be found in green tea. But beyond these facts, we’re still left wondering what exactly they are and what exactly they do inside our bodies.…
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The Importance of Counteracting a Sedentary Work Life
Over the past two years of working at a desk job, my lifestyle has been the most sedentary it has ever been. If I don’t intentionally exercise, my main physical activity would be walking to or from a parking lot. Outside of that, I would spend most of my day…
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Relationships: A Fundamental Part of Our Human Condition
A healthy mind, body, and soul are all critical to living life with positivity. But I’m afraid we’re missing another key component: Relationships. There are countless studies on how relationships can help us live longer, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, help us deal with stress, and more. Relationships are…
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Is There Such a Thing as Drinking Too Much Water?
It’s been said that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. But is that the case for water? Is there such a thing as drinking too much? Well, yes. Water is surprisingly among the things you can have too much of. Yes, it has many benefits.…
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How Much Water Do We Really Need to Drink per Day?
It’s a question you’ve probably asked or wondered about. How much water do you need a day? You may have heard that it’s eight glasses. But where does that idea come from? Is it even accurate? And is there a danger to having such a rule? Where does the minimum…
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The Truth About High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Most people generally care about their health. Living a long healthy life, having fewer doctor’s visits, and reducing the risk of major preventable diseases are things anyone would want. However, we sometimes undermine our health without realizing it. Could that be the case when we consume foods containing high-fructose corn…
