It is one thing to let yourself be motivated by others and it is another thing to be motivated by yourself. While listening to inspirational talks by speakers such as Mark Bosnich or watching motivational videos in YouTube may be effective, it is not always the best path to stay motivated for the long term. If you want long-lasting motivation, you have to learn how to motivate yourself. (more…)

The mention of winter season conjures up images of warm blankets, steaming mugs of coffee, crackling fires and pristine white snow falling softly. However, this postcard perfect image of winter season is far from complete. For those who suffer from frequent bouts of flu, cold, eczema, arthritis or asthma, winter season can bring endless days of misery and ill-health. (more…)

If you are one of the many people who are striving to lose weight, you probably want effective results that last. While diet plans and fitness fads work, they are only effective up to some extent. For the most part, the results are temporary, because you only get to work on them for a while. (more…)

Constantly making excuses not to work out? Motivation is a key factor in making your fitness plan a success. If you can't get yourself moving, you're no closer to the fitness goals you've set for yourself. Learn how to motivate yourself effectively so you can lose the excuses and start real progress on your health. (more…)

The skin is an important part of the body since it provides protection to all the body parts. However, one may ask the particular kind of protection that the skin provides. There are several things that the skin is able to protect the body against, one of which is injury and damage to vital parts by cushioning the entire body. On the other hand, the skin through its pores helps in the elimination of toxic wastes from the body. With just these few mentioned uses of the skin, it is true that the skin is indeed an important part of the body one cannot survive without. (more…)

Here in Atlantic Canada, the month of August this year has felt more like late September than the second half of summer. We seemed to skip over the hot August nights and warm sunny days typically spent in and around the coastal waters that are very much a part of our souls in this part of Canada. Many conversations lately have focused on this unusual weather pattern. It has given us cause to skip ahead in our thoughts, turning attention (albeit prematurely) to the many delights that captivate our imaginations and taste buds in these waning days of summer. This has led me to ponder – What does fall taste like? (more…)

More than 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. It’s a serious problem and one that shouldn’t be ignored. Whether it’s you or a loved one who is suffering from depression, it’s crucial that you find ways to treat it as soon as possible. Depression is like a vacuum that sucks in your energy. It also sucks hope out of you so that you are unable to do the very thing you need to do to defeat it. The good news is that depression is not an undefeatable foe. By making deliberate choices to feel better, you can actually overcome it. (more…)

The worst thing you could ever hear from someone is these three words: “You are ugly.” I’ve heard this statement for a number of times already, most especially during my preparatory years in school. (more…)

People from all over the world are only beginning to discover the many benefits of bike commuting, but things are looking up as time goes by. In some cities in the United States, there are already a good percentage of trips made by bike, and perhaps it's a result of people finally realizing that the supply of oil is limited, and that there are environmental consequences to excessive use of cars. If you're not into it yet, here are three compelling reasons why you should start cycling for life. (more…)

Are you bothered by drying of facial skin that just never seems to give up? While persistently dry facial skin can be a real hassle, there are methods that you can take to do effective battle with it. Dry skin is actually a very common skin type where the skin does not produce enough oils to stay hydrated. As a result, it can make the skin look duller, more mature and it can make it flaky and gross. (more…)