You don’t have to hit the gym for hours to support your heart health. Short bursts of exercise work as effectively.
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By Gina Messina, Ph.D. About a year ago, a friend introduced me to Kakeibo, the Japanese art of budgeting and applying mindfulness to our spending, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. You see, I am a major contributor to our consumeristic culture. I see something shiny and I think I have to have it. A friend jokes that she hates going shopping with me because I have to pick up and touch everything on the shelves (although I’ve eliminated that practice due to COVID!). Like so many of us, I am easily persuaded by marketing tactics. Now that we so rarely spend cash, it feels like I can simply swipe a card, click a button, or use my fingerprint and suddenly I have a new…
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A short-term goal may be something you want to do for its own sake. For example, you may want to clean out your closet, read that book that’s been collecting dust on your nightstand, save the money you need to go on a long-overdue vacation, or finally run a 10K. Or, short-term goals can also be things that you want to do in the process of accomplishing longer-term ambitions and goals. You may want to earn a professional certification so that you can broaden your career prospects, get a good grade on the next test so that you go to your first-choice college, or save money for a down payment on your first home so that you can build intergenerational wealth. A good short-term goal…
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Prioritizing Wellness and work-life balance are important. Yet why does it feel so impossible to achieve? Life is a juggling act.
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You already know exercise is necessary for a healthy body and mind, but did you know that where you work out can also influence how you feel? In addition to saving money you would’ve spent on a gym membership, exercising outside provides several unique health benefits. Here are just a few advantages you can expect when you spend your active time in the great outdoors. 1. Utilizing the Terrain for a Challenge When you exercise outdoors, you can use the terrain to your advantage. For example, you’ll meet more resistance going for a run in the sand than on pavement. Use what you have near you to create more fulfilling workout challenges. You don’t have to go far to find some resistance in your workouts.…
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Once you move into adulthood, you have less free time than ever. You may be working full time or are preoccupied with caring for kids or pets. It might be challenging to find a moment for yourself. Still, tackling a new hobby can benefit you in several ways. Here are a few great benefits of doing something fun in your leisure time. 1. Offers More Socialization One great thing about hobbies is that they can open your world and allow you to meet people you would never have known otherwise. You can join a group where you can learn advanced techniques or share fun stories with others. Your hobby can get you out of the house and talking to like-minded individuals. Additionally, hobbies give you…
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