It has been reported that for the first time in history, the next generation will not live longer than their parents. Our children’s life expectancy is shorter than ours. This should bum you out. How in the world, with all of the advances we’ve made, is it possible that we are getting sicker and will…
We know that if we plant a seed in rich soil, water it, and give it sunlight, it would not be long before we see it sprout and begin to grow. What if you did everything you were supposed to, but nothing happened for weeks? You would likely give up on it, eh? What if…
As humans, we learn a lot through observation. What we see is what we know. And what we know shapes who we become. I learned a success technique early in life called modeling, which is finding someone doing what you want to do, and then doing exactly what they are doing or have done, to…
Life is full of ups and downs. When things are good, it is easier to be grateful, positive, and to maintain healthy lifestyle choices. But what about when things get tough? What about when adversity strikes? What about when it feels like your world is falling apart or that your life is doomed? One key…
In case you have not noticed, the art of medicine has been replaced with the business of medicine. More than 18 cents of every dollar goes toward healthcare in this country. Do you know how much is spent per person each year on health care? A whopping $10,224! This is greater than two times more…
There are certain words I love. For some reason, when I hear them they light me up. Among those are the words innate intelligence. According to Webster’s, “innate” is defined as “1. existing in one from birth; inborn; native; 2. inherent in the character of something; 3. originating in or arising from the intellect or…
It’s that time of year… where we dig a little deeper, scrub a little harder, and delve into cabinets, nooks, and crannies that we’ve avoided all winter. Yep… it’s called spring cleaning. The origins of spring cleaning have been linked to Iran, China, and Hebrew cultures with religious significance. The truth of the matter is…
We are all familiar with the term absenteeism, but I want to introduce you to a word that isn’t spoken of much. And it’s one that you should be aware of… presenteeism. Simply put, presenteeism is being physically present at work, but not being able to do your job because of health issues. There are…
There are seven billion people in the world and not a single other person is exactly like you. You are unique! Like all species, humans have specific and universal needs for survival, the most obvious being food, water, and oxygen. While we could list a bunch of other basic needs that humans require, Tony Robbins…
Think about two acorns hanging from a mature oak. It’s early fall, and they both drop at the same time. One acorn rolls away from the base of the tree and ends up in some loose, moist soil. The other rolls onto an area of flat rock. The acorn in the soil ends up in…