Well-Doing

       Sedentary behavior is on the rise; according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 60% of Americans don't get the recommended amount of exercise each week, and around 25% of Americans aren't active at all. But to keep active, you don't have to begin a rigorous exercise regimen. In fact, because it's simple, cost-free to start, and light on the joints, walking can be a fantastic introduction to a fitness regimen.  Walking can help people who are attempting to lose weight maintain their weight, which is a huge benefit. Studies keep demonstrating the positive link between walking and weight loss, particularly when it's accompanied by dietary change. Walking increases energy or calorie expenditure, which is one of the reasons why it aids in weight loss. Regular walking can even improve your resting metabolic rate by encouraging an increase in lean body mass. Walking does not seem to boost hunger, which means you can easily incorporate it into your wei...

  Our van trip has provided us with some incredible adventures. Fantastic trail runs, meeting new people, and far too many campfires to count. Epic sunsets.   Although we enjoy what we do, living a nomadic lifestyle has its difficulties, one of which is eating a balanced diet of fresh foods while on the road. Some of our best advice for eating well while traveling has been compiled. The key is to keep things simple Nobody said you couldn't eat an eight-course meal while traveling, but the difficulties of doing so deter the majority of people. It requires planning, preparation, and cooking as well as storage, not to mention the trouble of cleanup.   We frequently cook meals in one pot when we're on the road. For us, a typical meal consists of a protein, a starch, and a vegetable. Cook the one that takes the longest, then add the other ingredients as necessary. Simple cooking need not equate to bland food or unhealthiness. Get Groceries Often   Some trucks and vans com...

      Parween Mander was eager to begin her new work right after graduating from college. But worry set in when she realized that her take-home pay had been reduced so much that she was barely making ends meet due to the reality of paying off student loans and credit card debt.    "I began to believe that I wasn't really moving forward or getting anywhere. Although I'm earning more than I ever have, I can't really see it in my bank account "explained Mander.   Mander made the decision to alter her perspective on money as a result. These difficult lessons she had to learn led her to start her own business, The Wealth y Wolfe, as a money consultant.    Mander contends that understanding your money psychology is the first step toward financial freedom.    The way we engage with money now and how we make decisions, she continued, is really being shaped by our attitudes about money.   Mander advises making budgetary cuts and seeking...

This is precisely why the "work-life balance" paradigm frequently makes us doubt whether we have actually achieved the balance and wonder why we still feel worn out and stressed.   Balance Between Work and Life: A Problem    Your time at work represents your life as it is happening second by second because life is made up of hours and minutes. It advises us to simply obtain "life" outside of work, rather than trying to attain job satisfaction. Some people mistake "work hard, and party harder" for "work-life balance," so they clock in and out of a job they despise while making up for their unhappiness with things like retail therapy and pricey trips. Finding meaningful employment or finding meaning in one's current work are two ways to achieve this.   Discover Meaning in Your Current Work    Finding purpose in what you're already doing is another equally powerful strategy for achieving happiness. How a "joy fund" might help you ...