In my mind, walking for exercise was something you did when you weren’t fit enough for “real” workouts. I pictured seniors in visors, speedwalking around the block. I thought the term “power walking” was an oxymoron. How could something as low-key as walking be powerful? Power walking takes the basic movement of walking and kicks… Read More »Powerwalking
We’ve all heard the phrase “carpe diem” – seize the day. It’s plastered on coffee mugs, thrown around in graduation speeches, and hashtagged on Instagram. But what does it mean to live in the moment? For years, I thought it was about spontaneous adventures, saying yes to every invitation, filling each day with excitement. I… Read More »Seize the day: How to live in the moment
Don’t ask, it’s wrong to know,what fates the gods us bestow. Don’t seek for answers in stars divine,endure and let your heart align. Winters come, or this our last,waves against the rocks are cast. Pour your wine, drink it slow,let your hopes ebb and go. Time flows as we speak,seize today, tomorrow’s far and bleak.… Read More »Carpe Diem (Ode on Fate, Horace 1:11)
Imagine two to-do lists. The first is crammed with dozens of small, easy tasks. The second has just 1-3 daunting but important priorities. Which list do you tackle first? If you’re like most people, you gravitate toward the easy list—but that’s a recipe for procrastination and unnecessary stress. The path to productivity starts with a… Read More »Eat the frog
Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, doesn’t start his day like most of us. The billionaire founder of Amazon has a morning routine that’s the stuff of legend – but not for the reasons you might expect. Instead of jumping straight into emails, meetings, and the digital rat race, he takes his time. He savours… Read More »The 1-hour no-screens morning routine
Psychologists have long known about the human negativity bias – our tendency to focus on and remember bad experiences more intensely than positive ones. This ingrained negativity bias once served an evolutionary purpose, but it often does us more harm than good today. It can blind us to the small blessings and moments of ease… Read More »Celebrate your green lights
When was the last time you felt a sense of wonder? Of pure amazement at the world around you? If you’re like most adults, it’s probably been a while. We get so caught up in responsibilities and routines that we forget how to marvel. That’s where awe walks come in. They’re a chance to hit… Read More »Awe walks are a simple way to boost your well-being
Most of us take hearing for granted – until we start losing it. Hearing loss sneaks up gradually as we age, muffling sounds and making conversations harder to follow. But it doesn’t just strain our ears. It strains our brains. Hearing loss forces the brain to work harder to process sound. This extra effort saps… Read More »Hearing aids for preventing cognitive decline
Habits are the drumbeat of our days, providing a steady rhythm that carries us forward. But as any musician knows, the occasional missed beat is inevitable. The key is not to let that missed note derail the entire performance. This is where the 2-day rule comes in, a simple yet powerful principle for habit formation.… Read More »The 2-day rule for sustainable habit change
We’ve all been there – a friend calls in tears, a family member shares devastating news, a coworker breaks down in the office. In those heart-wrenching moments, it’s painfully clear: you can’t fix their anguish with a snap of your fingers. The hurt is real and raw. Advice and solutions, however well-intentioned, often ring hollow.… Read More »7 phrases to comfort someone in crisis
