January 7, 2022 — 12:03 PM When you think about arm workouts, you might imagine bicep curls or bench presses, but if you want to specifically target your triceps (the back of the upper arm) there’s one move, in particular, you’ll definitely want to remember: skull crushers. This simple exercise only requires one dumbbell, and…
It can be hard enough to admit to yourself, “My parents are toxic.” The trauma of toxic parenting goes deep. And you might wonder if, without that chunk of your identity, there isn’t much left of you to know. You didn’t get the chance to see who you might have become without your parents’ damaging…
No matter how you spin it, marriage is challenging. Even if you love one another to the moon and back, you’re still bound to face difficulties with your husband over the years. But sometimes, your husband can say and do deeply hurtful things. By ignoring or neglecting you, your husband shows he’s taking you for…
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Have you considered creating an emotional intention for the new year? It’s never too late to set an intention for how you most want to feel. It colors the tone for your week, your day, or a challenging situation on the horizon. The idea of intention setting is to create a phrase or anchor word…
Images: Courtesy publishers // Illustration: Inc. Magazine Finding a good book is one of my most time-consuming (yet rewarding) activities. In the spirit of saving you time and contributing to your growth, I’ve whittled down my 45 reads from 2021 into my top 14 suggestions for you in 2022. My selections span personal development and…
The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies about what makes us live long, happy lives, tells us that social connection may be our single greatest need after food and shelter. According to the Harvard Study, now over 80 years old, embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier. And close relationships,…
When I say that there are incorrect ways to adopt the Mediterranean diet, I can speak from experience. I haven’t followed the guidelines all the time. I can’t recall when I first heard of the Med diet, but as I studied to become a doctor, the term appeared in books, journals, and lectures. The name…
When it comes to installing your chosen stories in business, the options are endless. One woman in the group had a story ready anytime her condescending boss approached her cubicle (by the end of our sessions, she had left her job and was starting her own company with her husband). One man in the group…
Does your digestive system seem off lately? Or has it been like that for a while? Have you been experiencing feelings of stress or burnout? If the answer to both these questions is yes, it could be the stress that’s driving your digestive system out of whack. You might also be wondering how you can…
