Philosophers have debated it for centuries. Scientists have collected and reviewed mountains of data. Experts like Jonathan Fields, host of two top-ranked podcasts (Good Life Project® and SPARKED™), have dedicated decades to digging deeper into one very important and widely pondered question. What does it mean to live a good life? And in April, we’re […]
“Truthiness,” a word coined by comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert, refers to the quality of a statement seeming like it’s true, even if there are no facts to back it up. And when it comes to staying healthy and losing weight, there’s a whole lot of “truthy” advice out there. Some of these health […]
After grinding at work day after day, looking after family, and dealing with everyday “fire drills,” you need to learn how to treat yourself. But first, here’s why experts say you need to treat yourself. “Treating ourselves is a form of self-care that every one of us deserves to have,” says certified psychiatrist Nereida Gonzalez-Berrios, […]
Daily mantras – you might have heard of them, you might even use them, but do you really know what they mean or why to use them? “A mantra is a phrase or statement that is repeated consistently, often with the intention of bringing calm, clarity or insight,” explains Eloise Skinner, a registered yoga teacher. Some […]
If your self-esteem is in the dumps, you owe it to yourself to lift it up. After all, learning how to build self-esteem will only make you a happier, healthier person. Luckily, improving self-esteem isn’t rocket science. In fact, focusing on just one key habit can help propel you along the path to high self-esteem. […]
Mindset is a critical, often overlooked component of health — especially as we learn to view health beyond outward appearance. Ditching negative thoughts is a good first step, but replacing them with a “good vibes only” mentality can be equally detrimental, a state of mind referred to increasingly as toxic positivity. A wholesale rejection of […]
Sleeping is like eating: It’s essential to our survival, and starving yourself of sleep is a bad idea. Getting good-quality sleep is similar to good-quality nutrition. We spend a lot of time learning about balanced diets, but what exactly constitutes a good night’s sleep? Here are tips for how to get more sleep. Benefits of […]
Yes, you read that right. Happiness is so important to our daily lives that researchers have developed an entire field of study around it. Scientists have explored what it takes to create a well-lived life and researched strategies to help us create more ease, feel more comfortable in our skin, and achieve an overall sense […]
We asked Petra Kolber, VP of Personal Development and Mindset at BODi, to answer 10 questions to help you get to know her better. She’s a dancer, choreographer, writer, author of The Perfection Detox, global workshop leader, keynote speaker, and a Positive Psychology Performance Coach. Find out how Petra started her career, her Health Esteem […]
If you’ve ever taken a deep breath before jumping into a difficult task, struck a power pose before an important meeting, or jotted down three things you’re grateful for before sleep, then you already know. You know that a positive mindset can make all the difference in your day, your week, and your life. But, […]