It all started when Adam Nugent was 9 years old. “My parents noticed that I had been gaining weight, so the pediatrician recommended that they give me a jogger trampoline to encourage me to exercise more,” he recalls. Unfortunately, that gesture only led Nugent to feel self-conscious about his body for the first time in his young life. He developed an increasingly … [Read more...] about How Adam Nugent Lost 120 Pounds
Mental Health
Episode 75: The Power of Action with Todd Sylvester
There are very few life stories that will bring about the kind of emotions you get with today's guest. Todd Sylvester is that person. As a mental fitness coach, author, and podcaster, Todd has help for those looking to get more out of life, move beyond limiting beliefs, and overcome addictions, depression, and anxiety. What actions have you decided to take today to become the … [Read more...] about Episode 75: The Power of Action with Todd Sylvester
7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Consuming Good News
It's no secret that over the last several years, our news media consumption has had an impact on our everyday lives. From the COVID-19 Pandemic to political and societal issues, it can be hard to feel that there are any good news sources out there anymore. While these situations have created great distress and new challenges in our everyday lives, negative news has always had a … [Read more...] about 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Consuming Good News
8 Ways to Increase Your Resilience
As a motivational speaker and author, I often coin phrases and quotable quips to consolidate my thoughts into short nuggets of wisdom that my readers and listeners can easily remember. For instance: “If you are not failing a few times, then it means you are not pushing yourself hard enough.” “It is not enough to say, ‘I will do my best.’ We must succeed in doing that … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Increase Your Resilience
Toxic Positivity and How to Avoid It
I am naturally drawn to positivity—sign me up for all the positive energy! I am the person who seeks to see the good in any situation, and I believe it makes my life more fulfilling. However, there are times in life that bring ourselves and those we love experiences that are in no way wanted or positive. This is exacerbated by social media, where the trend is to always be … [Read more...] about Toxic Positivity and How to Avoid It
