Exploring Finances, Fitness, Food, & Fun
Saving money is a pretty simple process. What’s difficult, is changing our thoughts and behaviors about money, power, status, and things. Behavioral science researchers in the United Kingdom suggest six behaviors hinder money management success. Without a healthy outlook on money and the power, status, or things we feel it provides, we often fail to plan for a financially secure future….
Welcome to the 17th edition of Weekend Wellness! Today I’m discussing steps to help recover from a setback, and I’ve got a Kale and Cabbage Cole Slaw recipe for you. Setbacks happen. Sometimes they come at work, other times in a relationship. Whether you fall down in your finances, fitness, food, or fun, there are better ways than others to…
Calorie counts matter. Too many and you gain weight. Too little and you may put your body in danger. Yet, there are some inherent problems with the advice to just count calories for weight maintenance. Understanding how calories differ can help you better understand why dieting doesn’t work; why you and a family member or friend could both follow the…
Welcome to the 16th edition of Weekend Wellness! Do you partake in healthy competition in life? A little friendly rivalry can be ideal for your finances, fitness, food, and fun when done right. Read on for some tips and the recipe of the week – a delicious Sweet Potato Crust Spinach and Feta Quiche. Competition can be seen as ugly…
It’s sweeping the World Nation Internet okay maybe just the Personal Finance Blogosphere so far, but it has already started a chain gang, and it has the potential to go far and wide. What am I talking about? It’s the FIRE Prowess Gauge, and today I’m bringing you this special post – the FIRE Prowess Score for Life Zemplified and The Gang. FIRE…
The foods you eat can have a dramatic impact on how you look and feel (your mood, energy levels, skin, hair, etc.), as well as how you age. How you feel today, tomorrow, next week, and a year from now are related to the food choices you make each day. Understanding the food you eat and the nutrients it provides…
Welcome to the 15th edition of Weekend Wellness! Today I’m talking about consistency. Specifically, how to make a lasting difference to your finances, fitness, and food, to see long term results; there are no quick fixes. And fun can help you stay consistent. I’ve also got another delicious recipe for you – Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie To make a transformational…
Where do you see yourself in five years? That question was prevalent in the recruiting world quite a few years ago. I asked it myself of hundreds of interviewees. Responses ranged from; I have no idea to I’m going to be rich. What a sucky question. How many people could answer that question with any real sincerity? I mean sure…
Welcome to the 14th edition of Weekend Wellness! Today I’m talking about diversifying life, specifically in the areas of finance, fitness, food & fun. I’m also sharing a gluten-free waffle/pancake recipe, perfect for the weekend! Diversify We take risks every day. Sometimes your biggest risk might be eating lunch at the new diner, asking your boss for a raise, or just…