Dieting is a national pastime. While the number of Americans who diet varies, depending on the source, the Boston Medical Center indicates that approximately 45 million Americans diet each year and spend $33 billion on weight-loss products in their pursuit of a trimmer, fitter body. A study in the journal “Psychosomatic Medicine” revealed that dieting may not be the answer to being overweight or obese.

In our hectic, fast paced society, stress affects most of us on a daily basis. Whether your stress stems from your home, workplace, finances, or other pressures, the effects of stress often become hazardous to your health.

Has your tattoo affected your ability to get a job, stay in one or caused problems at work? When is it acceptable or unacceptable for you to display it? This issue comes up regularly and can lead to heated debate. It raises interesting cultural questions about power, hierarchy, values, personal identity, generational perspectives, management style, HR policy and even legislation.

When it comes to productivity and procrastination, one of the most common questions people ask me is this: “How are you able to be productive while working for yourself?” It’s not easy — and no matter how polished someone looks on the outside, I have yet to meet anyone who has it completely figured out.

When you were in high school, you dreamed of being popular. You wanted to know everyone, get invited to all of the parties, and be liked by everybody. Now that you’re grown up, you still crave popularity – except, instead of being the cool kid in your high school, you want to be the cool kid in your industry.

After a restful night’s sleep, you are ready to take on the day. You sit in the driver’s seat, put your hands on the cold steering wheel, and take a peek at your makeup in your phone camera. Your hair looks okay, despite having rolled out of bed looking like Adam Lambert in 2012, and your first cup of coffee hasn’t triggered acid reflux yet.

1. I WILL CHANGE MY PROGRAMS MORE FREQUENTLY Most regular gym attendees stick to their programs for way to long, or don't have one at all. Once you have repeated a program for more than 6 times, progress will slow down very fast and so will your gains. Your body requires small but frequent changes to get stronger and bigger.

“Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience,” according to Psychology Today.

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If you’re looking for simple ways to improve your life, here are 27 things you can start implementing right away that will make you more productive and awesome!

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In the hustle and bustle of today, it’s often hard to find the time to exercise. However, a good workout is the key to relieving stress, being strong, and looking and feeling good about yourself, which is why it is important and well worth it to make the time.

There have been many times in my life where I have been stuck and not known what to do next. I have agonised over what I should do or not do and whether I was...