Words are very powerful. Our brains hear words and apply not just meaning to those words, but visions and emotions as well. Once our minds associate words to things, it often dictates how we move forward. Some words are empowering, others are paralyzing. Some elicit excitement, others instill fear, weakness, or disgust. Many words are…
I recently read that depression and anxiety have increased 25% since 2020. Almost half of our population is obese, with childhood obesity reaching epidemic numbers. And an estimated 38% of Americans use prescription painkillers on a regular basis to deaden ongoing physical pain. It is clear to anyone looking that we are headed in the…
Chronic disease continues to skyrocket, children are becoming sicker and sicker, and our healthcare system is crumbling. Some would say we need to spend more money, but our country spends far more than other countries on healthcare, yet lands at the bottom of the list when we compare health outcomes. Some would say we need…
I was riding in the car with my oldest daughter, Emma, when she was about thirteen years old. We would often have long drives in the car together as we traveled to her soccer games. I would try to utilize that time to influence her thinking and plant seeds to help her succeed in life.…
Walk into a medical doctor’s office and the first question they will usually ask is… What are your symptoms? They want to know what hurts, where it hurts, and how you are feeling. Obviously, there is value to this kind of questioning, but how you feel and how you are actually doing may be two…
There are two schools of thought when it comes to personal development and living your best life. One group believes that you should spend more time and energy on your weaknesses, working to improve those areas of your life where you struggle the most. The other group believes you should focus on your strengths, the…
Many Americans use the new year as an opportunity to set goals, make plans, and create New Year’s resolutions. I am sure there is data on how many people set resolutions, how many quit, and how long it takes them to quit, but it’s safe to say that MOST people do not follow through on…
Our ancestors had it hard. They were likely often hungry and cold. They hunted and gathered to get what they could to survive. They had to weather storms, floods, fluctuations in climate. They were likely bruised and battered most days keeping up camp, moving camp as needed, and doing what they had to without the…
In an effort to trigger you to take action, think bigger, and finally go after your dreams, motivational speakers and self-improvement experts will often suggest imagining what you would do if you only had a specified (and usually short) time to live. Our behavior is often dictated by our circumstances, but it is our perceivedcircumstances…
If you had plumbing work that needed to be done, would you call an electrician? If you wanted to get a haircut, would you go to the grocery store? To get what you want, it helps to get the proper professionals involved. It would be foolish to be upset that your plumbing wasn’t done properly…