Live/Inspire

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 ...

How do you begin your day? Do you take time to speak to yourself in a positive way? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally has a direct effect on your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are positive instead of negative. Research shows that when you incorporate positive affirmations into each day, your ...

Maintaining good posture is tough. We sit a lot — at work, in the car, at the dinner table, while visiting with family and friends. Sitting is not a bad thing, but sitting incorrectly with slouched shoulders is. Sitting in a slouched position happens when we’re not paying attention to sitting up tall or neglecting to get up and move often. Sitting incorrectly can lead to tightn ...

Mindfulness is being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in a particular moment. It’s walking outside on a beautiful fall day, listening to the birds chirp, looking at the gorgeous trees and noticing their new hints of orange and yellow. It’s letting the smell of the cool crisp air fill your lungs. Practicing mindfulness has been proven to improve concentration, ...