Empowerment

When training as an athlete or for the military, you will realize that you have certain strengths and weaknesses in some areas. Stew Smith, a former Navy Seal and fitness trainer, recommends the best approach to maximize your training duration to become a well-rounded athlete which they call the tactical athlete. This focuses on being good in every area like strength, endurance, and muscle stamina. Source: https://www.military.com/military-fitness/ask-stew-training-cycle-length Read More »

Our dependence with our parents, friends, or even partners may sometimes affect our personal growth leading to a toxic relationship. Living a life of independence is not always easy because you are habitually wired to be with them. Alana Mbanz shares her own experience of ending dependence on other people through three general steps: declaration, separation, and reconnection. The more responsibility you take, the more freedom you have to grow and to live your life ... Read More »

Psych Central Podcast invited Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal to share how to overcome anxiety at this time of the pandemic. One culprit why mental health has raised so many cases of anxiety disorder is that many of our coping mechanisms when we feel worried or stressed was taken away from us, like going to the gym or hanging out with friends. Dr. Chhatwal explains that feeling anxious is normal because it is our biological response ... Read More »

Former Navy Seal and Harvard med school grad Jonny Kim is on a mission for his potential first travel to space. Healthy adults in space can lose up to 20 percent of their muscle mass in five to 11 days so he needs to ensure to have adequate physical and mental training before his takeoff. His go-to exercise to build ... Read More »

The demands of our potential customers are ever-changing, and businesses need to evolve and adapt in their pace. You can market your products or services to your ideal customers if you satisfied a solution to their problem. Ideal customers differ from the rest of the market through demographic, psychographic, and decision-making information. Your branding message needs to convey that you ... Read More »

Being a parent is the most fulfilling responsibility especially when your child grows the way you perceived them to be. But you must remember that they will be born with a will of their own that may conflict with yours. Parenting is not something we learn in school; it is through our own experiences. No parents are perfect, but we ... Read More »

On the night of April 6, 2008, US Army Green Beret Staff Sgt. John Wayne Walding was shot in his leg by the enemy’s sniper in the battle of Shok Valley, Afghanistan. This life-changing battle left him with no choice to get his legs amputated. He received his Silver Award and Purple Heart for his selfless dedication, but he was most admired for his resilience and grit to not let his leg stop him from serving. Walding went ... Read More »

New research revealed that a single hour of light physical activity per week is recommended to reduce brain aging by one year. Since the brain tends to shrink with age, larger brain volume is a sign of healthy aging. Aside from preventing diseases, exercise is proven to be beneficial for our mental health. The study included 2,354 people who were involved in the Framingham Heart Study where ... Read More »

It is no denying that our modern use of technology has significantly shortened our attention spans. Every distraction we get from the sound of a notification from our social media shifts our attention to our phone when working or even when spending time with family and friends. Our brain is a muscle and if we want to strengthen it, here are 15 ways to help you improve your attention span. Source: https://www.lifehack.org/885119/short-attention-span Read More »

When we experience physical threats, our body triggers a “fight or flight” stress response. This also applies even in threats to our social environment, especially at studies or work. Tight deadlines, for example, can put external pressures giving you the adrenaline to get things done before due. However, constant stress affects our ability to function optimally. By mapping out a matrix called FASTT triggers, it can help you be aware of your emotional reactions and prepare how you might respond. Source: https://knowledge.insead.edu/blog/insead-blog/what-to-do-when-stress-puts-you-in-survival-mode-15211 Read More »