Live/Inspire

Breathing seems simple, right? We breathe every day without having to think about it. But how often do you consciously focus on the technique itself? Focused, controlled breathing benefits your body and mind. From a physical standpoint, controlled breathing helps your diaphragm. This muscle is often in a squished position due to the amount of sitting people do. Controlled breat ...

When you hear the word “serotonin,” you may be brought back to science or psychology class. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain, and it is part of the feel-good chemical group. According to the Cleveland Clinic, neurotransmitters like serotonin carry messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout the body. Each neurotransmitter serves a different function. Se ...

Read the following statements. Do they apply to you presently? I fall asleep within 15-20 minutes of lying down I regularly sleep a total of 7-9 hours in a 24-hour period My sleep is continuous; I don’t have long periods of lying awake when I should be sleeping I wake up feeling rejuvenated I am awake and alert during the day, feeling fully productive There are no disturba ...

In life, you might feel like there is so much that is out of your control, but there are always parts of your day you can control. What’s more, each small action you take can have a ripple effect. You may think of a ripple effect as changing a perfectly still body of water with one single action — for example, tossing a pebble into a pond. The energy from the pebble is felt thr ...

What does it mean to pay it forward? Paying it forward is similar to performing random acts of kindness. It is doing something for another person out of the kindness of your heart, with no motive other than to help them out. Doing these acts is a way to connect with others, even if the connection is with a stranger for five minutes. Plus, when you pay it forward, it makes the p ...