Live/Inspire

How do you define success? Too often, we measure success by comparing where we are in a given moment to the end goal we set out to achieve. What if, instead, we consider how far we’ve come from our starting point — how much we’ve evolved toward becoming the best version of ourselves? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, to evolve is “to change or develop gradually.”  Synonyms ...

“The only constant in life is change.” The meaning behind this popular, age-old quote is credited to Greek philosopher Heraclitus.   Whether change comes in small doses or life-alternating events and decisions, it can cause an array of positive and negative emotions. While some changes can be difficult to navigate, change is something you should desire and strive to experience. ...

Our bodies are full of neurotransmitters that send messages between separate areas. Some neurotransmitters, like serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins, are considered “feel-good” chemicals. Serotonin and dopamine aid in digestion and help us regulate our moods, learn, remember things, sleep and control our appetites. Oxytocin assists in forming connections with others. E ...

The term “forest bathing” emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a way for the country’s residents to cure tech-boom burnout and connect with and protect the nation’s forests. In Japanese, “shinrin-yoku” means “bathing in the forest atmosphere” or “taking in the forest through your senses.” Science supports the theory that time spent in nature is good for us. In addition to Japan, ma ...

It’s no secret that technology and social media have become a central part of our world. From being on a computer at work to watching TV or scrolling on social media at home, we are constantly surrounded by screens. All of this drives our screen time up higher than we may even realize. As technology progresses, we should take a step back to evaluate how much time we are spendin ...