Living in Balance

Did you know that in 1973, the median number of hours worked per week was 40.6?  By 1997, it had climbed to 50.8 hours per week.  Work, as defined for this research by Louis Harris & Associates, includes working for pay, keeping house, and going to school.  The median number of leisure hours per week […]

Creating Positive Habits

Last week we looked at the impact positive habits can have on virtually every aspect of our lives.  So how do you go about adding new positive habits to your life? It’s really quite easy. You simply begin repeating an action, attitude or thought process every day for at least 21 days. Research has shown that […]

Positive Habits are Powerful

 Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success?  Habits affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are influenced by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are affected by your social habits. Your success at work is impacted by your work habits and your sleeping habits […]

More Small Steps to Wellness

Everyone has a lifestyle or manner of living, a set of habits they engage in every day.  Some experts have estimated that up to 70% of visits to the doctor are lifestyle related.  This is good news, because unlike genetics, lifestyle is something you can change.  Here are some small steps to wellness: Engage in physical […]

Small Steps to Eating Better

There are certain habits that consistently correlate with positive health indicators, such as a lower risk for disease or the ability to maintain a healthy weight.  The good news is that these behaviors are not all or nothing.  Here are a few ideas about eating well and small steps you can take to get you […]