Mental health influences productivity – Studies show that employees with strong mental well-being are 13% more productive than those struggling with stress or burnout. Work-life balance boosts career growth – Successful professionals often prioritize personal wellness, knowing that balanced individuals make better leaders and decision-makers. Corporate executives and Entrepreneurs with strong mental resilience thrive –…… Continue reading The 5 Principles of Business Success Through Mental and Physical Well Being
Category: Healthy Habits for Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Healthy habits involve a combination of physical activity, balanced nutrition, sufficient sleep, stress management, and positive mental attitudes. These habits contribute to overall well-being, both physically and mentally.
Vacations are About Quality Not Price
Taking breaks from work is crucial for both individual and employer benefits, including improved health, productivity, and well-being. The quality of a vacation is more about its effectiveness in allowing you to recharge and disconnect from work, rather than solely the amount of money spent. Entirely by accident, I did so many fun things for free…… Continue reading Vacations are About Quality Not Price
Wellbeing: Saying “Yes” to a Happier, Healthier Life!
Wellbeing: Achieving Joy in Life Through Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Development People work on their wellbeing through a variety of practices that encompass physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. These areas are interconnected, and nurturing one often positively impacts others. Here’s a breakdown of common ways people work on their wellbeing: Physical Wellbeing…… Continue reading Wellbeing: Saying “Yes” to a Happier, Healthier Life!
How to Motivate Yourself to Stand Up and Walk Around
Sitting for extended periods can really take a toll on our bodies and minds. Here are some tips to motivate yourself to stand up and walk around more: Set Reminders: Technology is your friend: Use your phone or computer to set reminders to stand up and stretch every 30 minutes. Sticky notes: Place them on…… Continue reading How to Motivate Yourself to Stand Up and Walk Around
Eating Healthy Foods while Beating Inflation
I am not a nutritionist. I worked in grocery stores while I was in college. I also recruited for food manufacturers over 30 years. Consequently, I have spent decades reading about and working in the food industry. Inflation and Food Inflation has been a hot topic, especially when it comes to food prices. While many…… Continue reading Eating Healthy Foods while Beating Inflation
Nine Healthy Habits that Will Change Your Life Today
Nine heathy habits that will change your life today Leave five minutes early. Why pressure yourself with the stress of worrying about whether you are on time. Breathe. Oxygen burns anxiety. Be kind to yourself. You deserve feeling good about yourself. Savor your food. Eating is one of life’s most wonderful experiences. Enjoy it. Drink…… Continue reading Nine Healthy Habits that Will Change Your Life Today
Step-by-Step Guide for Creating a Habit
Start with these six steps to Create a Habit 1. Identify Your Goal The first step in creating a habit is to identify your goal. Be specific about what you want to achieve and why it is important to you. Having a clear and compelling reason for adopting the new habit will provide motivation and…… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide for Creating a Habit
When Developing New Habits Remember to Reward Yourself
Remember to Reward Yourself Start Small: Begin with manageable changes. For example, if you want to read more, start with just 10 minutes a day. Be Consistent: Consistency is key. Try to perform your new habit at the same time every day. Track Your Progress: Use a journal or an app to keep track of…… Continue reading When Developing New Habits Remember to Reward Yourself
How Going Outdoors Makes Us Happy
It is easy to get stuck indoors, glued to screens and surrounded by artificial light. But escaping the indoors and venturing outside can have a profound impact on our mental and emotional well-being. How Going Outdoors Makes Us Happy Sunshine and Vitamin D: Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, essential for mood regulation.…… Continue reading How Going Outdoors Makes Us Happy
Tonight, I Am Reading About the Pioneers of Mental Conditioning to Form Good Habits and Break Bad Habits
I read a little bit about Wilhelm Wundt, William James, Alfred Binet who is famous for the intelligence quotient (IQ) score, and Ivan Pavlov. William James is a lot of fun to study. To quote William James: “There is a story, which is credible enough, though it may not be true, of a practical joker,…… Continue reading Tonight, I Am Reading About the Pioneers of Mental Conditioning to Form Good Habits and Break Bad Habits
The Endless Scroll. A Deep Dive into Our Digital Habits
This simple act of scrolling through Internet pages has become part of our lives. But why are we so drawn to it? The Dopamine Hit: The “feel-good” hormone forms habits or motivational sensations. Reward-Anticipation Cycle: Every time we scroll, we are anticipating a reward. It could be a funny meme, a heartwarming story, or a…… Continue reading The Endless Scroll. A Deep Dive into Our Digital Habits
Raging over Politics is Not Healthy
If you are immersed in following politics on social media, radio talks shows, and cable news and you are feeling angry all the time, stop following politics on social media, radio talk shows, and cable news, unless, of course, you enjoy feeling angry. ~ Jay Wren A constant stream of angry political content is pointless.…… Continue reading Raging over Politics is Not Healthy
10 Ways Winners Become Winners
All those things I learned as a child about healthy living are by coincidence the same things that adults do to become winners. ~ Jay Wren 10 Ways Winners Become Winners There are countless ways to become a winner. Here are ten things I see winners doing that help me. Winners own their mistakes. They…… Continue reading 10 Ways Winners Become Winners
Life Challenges
Life’s challenges create pressure. I cannot always eliminate these challenges, but I can be smart about how I respond to them. Action I feel stressed when I put things off. To overcome procrastination, I simply agree to do one small thing. A common example is to go for a walk, I lace up my shoes.…… Continue reading Life Challenges
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Strategy
Take Breaks
Take breaks: I can become so absorbed in my work that I don’t realize that I am too tired to be effective. However, not stopping to rest is counterproductive. When I am pushing myself mentally and physically, I may complete less work. Moreover, I may deal with situations poorly. Not taking breaks can lead to…… Continue reading Take Breaks
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Poise: Steps to Confidence and Increasing Your Potential
Poise is not always automatic. Nearly everyone feels uncertain and lacks poise from time-to-time. How do successful people restore their confidence and maintain their poise in challenging situations? Poise starts between our ears and spreads through our heart and our gut and then outward through our face and our gestures. ~ www.jaywren.com Situations that Weaken…… Continue reading Poise: Steps to Confidence and Increasing Your Potential
Passionate Choices: Making Success a Natural Lifestyle
Passionate Choices: Common sense tells us to sleep, exercise, and eat correctly. How do we find the passion for making healthy choices? Are You Struggling? If you are struggling, you are not alone. Tens of millions of Americans do not get enough sleep, do not exercise regularly, and eat processed food that makes them overweight.…… Continue reading Passionate Choices: Making Success a Natural Lifestyle
Measured Steps: Overcoming Procrastination and Achieving Success
The simple way to overcome procrastination and complete large tasks is to complete a set of measured steps every day. Jay Wren Measured Steps: Some projects require months, even years to complete. How do successful people set deadlines and achieve success throughout the year? Project Management Large organizations have people who specialize in project management. Many…… Continue reading Measured Steps: Overcoming Procrastination and Achieving Success
New Year Success: Personal Steps to Powering Up 2018
New Year Success: The new year is a great time to reset routines. Here are things that I am doing to make this year fun and productive. Plan play time Spend Time with Supportive People Meet New People and Make New Friends Spend Twenty Minutes for Quiet Time Forgive My Enemies New Year Success Do more…… Continue reading New Year Success: Personal Steps to Powering Up 2018
Passionate Living: Turning Resolutions into a Lifestyle
Passionate Living: Common sense tells us to sleep, exercise, and eat correctly. How do we find the passion for a healthy life? Are You Struggling? If you are struggling, you are not alone. Tens of millions of Americans do not get enough sleep, do not exercise regularly, and eat processed food that makes them overweight.…… Continue reading Passionate Living: Turning Resolutions into a Lifestyle
Attitudes: How to Choose the Way We See the World
Attitudes: How is it that some people seem to have a natural, positive attitude? Even when life gives them challenges, these people live wonderful lives. Attitudes not only affect the way we see the world. Attitudes change the way we deal with the world. Understanding Moods and Attitudes When I am in hungry, tired, or…… Continue reading Attitudes: How to Choose the Way We See the World
Breaking Habits: How to Quit by Doing Something Else
Breaking Habits: Why is quitting unhealthy or counterproductive habits so difficult? What are the tools that everyone can use to end these habits and start healthier and more productive habits? Quitting a bad habit is easier when we do something healthy instead. ~ www.jaywren.com Here are some typical unhealthy or counterproductive habits: procrastination, sitting, overspending, drinking…… Continue reading Breaking Habits: How to Quit by Doing Something Else
Worrying: The Pointless and Painful Abuse of Fear
Worrying: Fear is a healthy emotion. However, when we turn our fears over and over in our mind, we experience pain with no purpose. Things That Worry Me I am a risk taker. I stepped out of a secure career in the consumer products industry to start my own business. At the time, I had…… Continue reading Worrying: The Pointless and Painful Abuse of Fear
Anger: Managing Your Emotions for a More Powerful Mind
Anger gives us the energy to avoid or overcome danger. However, managed incorrectly, anger can destroy relationships, ruin careers, and linger forever. Success starts with a clear mind that is free from anger. ~ www.jaywren.com Why I Wrote This Article About Anger I am not a professional mental therapist. Nor am I qualified to give…… Continue reading Anger: Managing Your Emotions for a More Powerful Mind
How to Use Your Emotions to Make Better Decisions
Emotions: How do some people keep a clear mind to make intelligent decisions? Is managing emotions a skill anyone can learn? There are no bad emotions. There are only bad uses of emotions. ~ www.jaywren.com Emotions Have Positive Purposes All feelings help us interpret our world and make decisions. Even anger, doubt, and fear have positive benefits.…… Continue reading How to Use Your Emotions to Make Better Decisions
Grumpy versus Grateful: Do We Have a Choice in How We Feel Today?
Grumpy versus Grateful: Why is it that some people manage to find happiness during tough times? “Choosing to Feel Happy Is Good for Our Health.” ~ www.jaywren.com Grumpy versus Grateful: Why Does It Matter? Few people choose to make themselves unhappy. However, many people are unhappy. Additionally, many of those people don’t know that they have…… Continue reading Grumpy versus Grateful: Do We Have a Choice in How We Feel Today?
Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear
Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear: Do you fear giving a presentation or job interview? Many people have those feelings. How do they deal with them? Fear is a thief. Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear You can have power over fear. Furthermore, you can enjoy…… Continue reading Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear
Why is the USS Midway the biggest thing in San Diego?
My family and I visited the USS Midway Museum. I wish to thank our docent, Joe Veraldi, for the wonderful job that he did to help us with our tour. For people not familiar with the USS Midway, it is a decommissioned United States aircraft carrier that today serves as a museum. Upon graduating from…… Continue reading Why is the USS Midway the biggest thing in San Diego?
Staying Healthy for Your Career Increases Your Success
Staying healthy and being successful go hand in hand. ~ www.jaywren.com I found that when I quit smoking and started exercising, my personal performance doubled. Steps to Staying Healthy Get your doctor’s advice before starting an exercise program. To turn my decision to exercise into action, I set up situations and times to exercise. I…… Continue reading Staying Healthy for Your Career Increases Your Success