As a third generation Arizonan, I am a big supporter of our adopted native Dr. Andrew Weil. Everything he does is amazing. Today, I wanted to share his three breathing exercises. Focusing on breathing patterns is one of the many ways we can manage stress, fall asleep and even energize us throughout the day. […]
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It’s officially 2026! Happy New Year! Let’s get to learning something new. Here is the first question I ask myself at the beginning of the year: What needs to change? The article below was written for 2025, but the message fits. Change isn’t something to avoid — it’s something to step into. I know one
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We’re starting a new series on practicing mindfulness for the next few weeks. Today is very simple. No incense. No chants. Just five ways to bring mindfulness into your day — without overhauling your life. We have written about mindfulness before: (here, here, & here) Mindfulness isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present. Over the last
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I bought a cold plunge 18 months ago. Yes, it’s the latest longevity fad (along with sauna, redlight, peptides, stem cells, etc.). The article below will talk about the pros and cons of a cold plunge in more detail, but here is my take on it: It works for what I want it to do.
We have all heard this saying (heck, I have a shirt from Charlie Forker that I wear all the time with this exact saying on it): Trust the Process. Easy to say, hard to execute — especially when you’re not seeing results. Throughout my life, I have been on the side of no results a lot.
Most people set New Year’s resolutions and most people also give up on them. I thought we would look at your resolutions here in March and see what we can do to make your 2025 better. One idea is to forget about resolutions and instead focus on a “premortem.” This is a concept from Ron
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Procrastination is the enemy of success. Of course I have procrastinated just like everyone else, convincing myself that “later” is a solid strategy—only to find that “later” turned into “never.” Over the years, I’ve learned that beating procrastination isn’t about managing time—it’s about managing myself. There’s a fad out there promoting the value of procrastination, and
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Every year people make New Year’s resolutions and every year people do not stick to them. But my question is: why do we have to be going into a new year to adopt healthy habits? Let’s start now. How? We have some new science: Simplicity and Repetition is EVERYTHING – To create a simple habit, new research
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Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword (and a frequent topic of LIFEies)—it delivers real, immediate benefits. According to Daniel Goleman, even a short meditation practice can calm your mind, improve focus, and help reset your attention when life pulls you in multiple directions. Here’s what stood out from Goleman’s comments below: — Instant Reset: Ten minutes of mindful
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Death is not a topic we relish discussing in the U.S. And yet, we know it’s coming for all of us. (I have written about dealing with death in a few LIFEies before that you can re-read if you want): – What Have I Learned About Death: Yom Kippur sermon from Rabbi Steve Leder – Suffering: One Man’s
