These two practices can work hand in hand to change your life—and your results — “Give yourself permission to be right here, right now.” Meditation teacher Tamara Levitt’s voice soothes me, pulling me into the present moment. I sit down on the couch and try to get comfortable, settling in for my morning Daily Calm session. One of the things I love about meditation is…

One for exercise, one for nutrition, and one for mindfulness — I’m one of those people who knows that taking care of myself and all aspects of my health is important — but that doesn’t mean I always prioritize it. The intention to take better care of my body and my mental health is always there, but I haven’t always been…

We can learn a lot about life from the simple act of breathing — Until we actually sit down and begin to meditate, we have no idea how wound up and stressed out we really are. We carry so much tension in our bodies on a regular basis that it’s become normal, and now, somehow, the unwinding part is what feels unnatural. If you’re…

The case for forgetting about success altogether in order to accomplish our heart’s desires. — I think, deep down, we all want to achieve that elusive title of “successful.” Some of us may want it more than others, and some may have become disillusioned by our culture’s obsession with achieving it. But at some point in our lives, whether secretly or openly, we all dream…

If these don’t fire you up, you might be looking at this opportunity all wrong — Most writers know that publishing online is a wild ride. Especially in the beginning, depending on the outcome after we hit that magical little publish button, our world can either be rocked or turned completely upside down. No feedback or engagement at all feels like the end of the world…

Even if you aren’t directly earning money, you’re writing for future opportunities and connections — I’ll be the first to agree with you that writing your little heart out in return for a few pennies feels anything but motivating. I’ve been there, and on platforms like this one, I’m still there quite often. This can be disheartening, to say the least. If you think too…

Why we need to start treating love as more of a verb than a noun. — We’re taught that love is some magical thing for beautiful people who are perfect in every way, and — surprise, surprise! — life tends to work out perfectly for them. It’s always easy and frictionless, and they’re always brimming with happiness and satisfaction. But in reality, that’s usually not the…

Your mind, body, and soul will all thank you! — Crunch, crunch, crunch. My shoes melt into the snowy walkway underneath me, each step encountering a mixture of fresh, new snow and hard, old snow that has frozen in place with the frigid temperatures recently. My feet sink in momentarily, falling below the soft, fluffy surface layer. Then they hit…

Athletes are much more than just athletes — I have to admit that professional athletes have never been my number one source of inspiration. Yes, I enjoy watching them perform at their best, and I’m often left in awe by their incredible abilities and skills in whatever game they’re playing. It’s almost like watching something superhuman at times…