Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. December 16, 2021 — 10:01 AM The Mayo Clinic Diet recently updated its menu options to accommodate a range of diets, including vegetarian and healthy keto. While the foundation of…
Are you dating someone with commitment issues? I’ve coached plenty of women who have told me all kinds of stories about men they’re dating or past relationships where the guy in question is a commitment-phobe. Other times, they’re blissfully unaware and have missed all the red flags pointing to his commitment issues. The trouble is,…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. December 16, 2021 — 0:06 AM Honestly, we’ll never get tired of energy bites. With just a few ingredients, you can make a nutrient-packed snack that can fuel even the…
Our sleep is far from static, tending instead to ebb and flow throughout the year. Some might find it easy to snooze through long days of summer, while others might treat winter as their personal hibernation period. Everyone’s different, but if your sleep and energy levels could be better right now, you’re certainly not alone.…
I used to be really angry. I thought it was my personality because, well, I come from a long line of angry people. I can feel them getting angry as they read these words. But I soothe myself with the belief that most members of my beloved family don’t actually read much of what I…
A recent New York Times piece reported on how many of us are rethinking holiday obligations and adjusting our plans to reduce stress and make room for more flexibility. (That could mean forgoing travel, ditching gift exchanges, or trading big gatherings for smaller ones.) As we head into 2022, let’s think about the other habits…
In today’s chaotic world, having family time isn’t always easy. It can get pretty hard to coordinate schedules, especially if the family is large. Life demands that we work, attend school, nurture friendships, hobbies, etc. All of those things are extremely time-consuming and important—but so is spending time with your family. Why is family time…
Accept yourself. Accept that the changes you are making will be startling, since you will be moving to a new environment, and perhaps changing your lifestyle, but it will also be a reset for you. Have you ever noticed how often we equate success with more? Whether that’s more products, more profits, more activities or more…
Like lots of other people, focus and prioritization is a huge challenge for me. I am constantly multitasking and trying to remind myself to “be present.” One Microstep that I have recently tried to undertake is to simply say to myself (sometimes out loud) before a meeting or event “be present.” When my mind wanders…
Here is my speed tour through the bottom floors of the Sound Relationship House. Continuously learn who your partner is. Show them that you know who they are. Tell them, often and with specificity, why you like and appreciate them. To make a relationship thrive, you need to be continuously working through these levels. I…
