May 23, 2013

Does Facebook Impact Body Image?

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Recent study says, yes! By: Ashton Darnell "I look terrible in that photo - untag me!" We have probably all said this to at least one of our friends after they uploaded their latest slew of photos on Facebook, to include some not-so-flattering images from last Saturday nights karaoke … [Read more...]

The Surprising Benefits of Power Naps

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Why you should avoid overloading on the caffeine and enjoy a mid-day power nap! By Ashton Darnell With our busy schedules, the idea of scheduling time for a power nap might seem unproductive. False. Power naps have actually been proven to help recharge the system and increase alertness … [Read more...]

The Essentials of Aromatherapy

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What is Aromatherapy? This ancient holistic practice consists of using natural oils derived from plants to provide physiological and psychological benefits. The oils can be extracted from many different plant materials (grass, leaves, flowers, needles, wood and roots) and are usually highly … [Read more...]

Take 5 Minutes to Improve Your Day

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Endless Beauty shares 5 ways to improve your day, that take just 5 minutes! By Ashton Darnell What's 5 minutes? With busy schedules and deadlines, 5 minutes can seem like an eternity. False. Don't let your busy schedule fool you. Everyone has 5 minutes to spare, especially when those 5 … [Read more...]

6 Ways to Release Your Spirit

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Relax, let go and be free By Ashton Darnell There has never been a better time to focus on yourself than with the changing of the seasons. As we shift from the cold weather and dark shades of winter and slip into the warmth of funky fresh spring colors, it's time to release your spirit and let … [Read more...]

5 Simple Habits That Make Life Easier

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Live light. By Ashton Darnell We tend to hold ourselves to high expectations, which only prove to increase our stress levels. Why? Perhaps it's because we load ourselves up. We create a sense of heaviness that can make even the easiest of tasks seem overwhelmingly … [Read more...]

Quick Tips: Anger Management Advice

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Simple tips that can help prevent poor decision making while angry By Ashton Darnell There are two definite situations where we strongly advocate not making important decisions: while drinking alcohol or while angry. The first situation should be a given--it's no secret that alcohol does … [Read more...]

Daily Activities Provide Similar Results to Gym Fitness?

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Why you should ditch the gym in exchange for an active lifestyle! By Ashton Darnell What if we told you that you could retire your gym membership and still achieve your daily fitness goals? A recent study published in the January/February issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion … [Read more...]

Are You A Workaholic?

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How to tell if you're working too hard By Ashton Darnell If you think you might be, don’t worry—you’re not alone. But how much work is too much work?   You May Be Burning Out If… If you’re exhausted constantly, you feel overwhelmed or have anxiety about work … [Read more...]

Common ‘Healthy’ Diet Mistakes

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Is your healthy eating plan actually healthy? By Ashton Darnell The first thing that you must realize about developing a healthy eating habit, is that it's a habit. What we mean by that is that there is no quick fix when it comes to eating healthy. A lifestyle that practices healthy eating, is … [Read more...]