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. While some health issues are visible to the outside world, many people face chronic conditions that don’t have externally visible signs or symptoms—also known as invisible illnesses. In mindbodygreen’s series, we’re…
You can bring them to mind right now. Maybe there are just one or two. Perhaps several. No matter how many you have, the special people in your life mean the world to you. They are the ones who love you unconditionally, support and believe in you, and understand you better than anyone else. Isn’t…
Who are the men in your life that are more than just decent human beings – they are exceptionally good people? Maybe you’re thinking of your husband, boyfriend, father, brother, co-worker, or close friend. Whoever it happens to be, you see him as a role model, both to you and others. He is the type…
It happens. You fell out of lust with your significant other. Something extinguished the flame, but you still love and respect your former partner as a buddy. So now you’re wondering how to stay friends after a breakup. Is it even possible? Fortunately, yes, it is. But making a smooth transition from lovers to pals…
Breakups naturally produce unhappiness for both people. You and your ex might have different reasons for being unhappy, but you can’t quite escape the fact that you want your ex to feel miserable about what happened. If you pay attention, you’ll find it easy to detect signs your ex is miserable without you. Maybe you’ll…
At the time of this writing, it’s spring. So, I’ve been spending as much time as I can outside. A few ways to spend a great time outside are by tinkering with a vegetable garden, playing with your kids, riding your bike, or getting in shape. Now, unless you’re oblivious, fruits and veggies don’t just magically…
What does it mean to be unconventional? Is it about rebellion, being an outsider, causing dissent? In some cases, and for some people, maybe. For me it’s something gentler, yet just as radical: It’s about you being you. And in a world where you are taught to be many other things, and follow a thousand…
Spill your guts. Trust your gut instinct. Make a gut-wrenching decision. We’ve all heard these sayings, but have you ever wondered why we associate so many emotional responses with our digestive systems? The truth is, what happens in our gut affects the brain and vice versa; in fact, our gut health is associated with our…
The Philippines Facilities Campus Lead for Cubao Accenture Operations uses Microsteps to overcome the temptation of fast food. By Mark Stephen Tan, Philippines Facilities Campus Lead for Cubao Accenture Operations at Accenture I work on the facilities team at Accenture, and was in one of the first groups that went back to the office on a…
I follow a few Microsteps throughout my day. First, I start my day with a morning regimen. I don’t check my phone for the first 30 minutes after waking up, I journal about three things that I am grateful for, and I journal about a few things that I want in my life to manifest…
