Because sometimes you don't want to go to the gym, or don't have the budget or the time. There are plenty of other options, including ways to work out at home (or on the go). Nowadays you don't have to buy dvd sets, you can stream the lessons or have an app at your disposal ...
Workout Tunes are a Must
Working out can sometimes take a little motivation, and a playlist to kick you into gear, is the perfect ticket. Tunes you can rock out too, dance to, imagine being Beyonce to, or just plain being "boss" to at the gym. And of course when you run that 10K (or 1 mile, whatever). Rock out on ...
Cultivating strong habits
Written by contributing blogger, Audrea Laffely. Habits are extremely important. Our daily habits form the type of life we lead every day, and the type of person we are. I myself used to have some very bad habits that were ruining my happiness, health and productivity. They were the type of habits that didn’t benefit me, ...
The power of touch
A simple hug or embrace can be extremely powerful and uplifting. It allows a level of comfort to coarse through us, as an endorphin would. It allows us feel relief, comfort, love, and other positive feelings that we may have been lacking until that hug or embrace. Many of us go through our day-to-day running around, ...
When is being Selfish ok?
We grew up being told that being selfish is a bad thing. We should be kind and selfless and give ourselves to others and causes. We should give ourselves and our time. We shouldn't just think of ourselves, and our own wants and needs. Life isn't just about...us. As we grow older, that becomes even more ...
The Beauty of Letting Go This Spring
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Spring is here and the season beckons for rebirth and renewal from the harsh winter of life. And with a new season comes the beauty of just letting go. Letting go is not always easy...whether it is an item that has sentimental value or a person or situation in your life, it ...
Remember When…
Remember when we used to watch cheesy teenage shows, record songs on cassette tapes, and hope our favorite song would come on the radio again? The days when teen angst would be wrapped up in lyrics we would play on repeat on our walkmans and discmans. Luckily for us we can relive those moments with Our ...
The necessities of comfort
Comfort comes from multiple places...a hug from a loved one, a sentimental song, a stroll by the water, a good book and the couch, and even a necessary Hulu binge. Sometimes just walking in the door and knowing you can have some quality couch time with your significant other and decompress from the day can ...
9 ways to think and live with a positive attitude
Written by blogging contributor, Sonia Sahota. These last four years were a mixture of exciting and life changing moments. I've grown both as a person and also faced many obstacles along the way as I made the big transition from the Connecticut suburb lifestyle to the wonderful city of Boston. Some challenges were definitely easier than others. ...
Ways to escape without getting on a plane
Sometimes we need an escape, but can't quite afford a getaway. Or we don't need a whole getaway, just a little escape from the daily madness. We don't need a plane or train (or automobile) to achieve that escape. Plus, can you imagine that credit card bill each week? Corny, yes. True? Definitely. There are much ...