When life is comfortable and everything is going swimmingly, it is easy to be motivated to do the hard things but when you finally face challenges that truly push your buttons, motivation is not going to work. That is where you have to rely on drive. What is drive? Is your desire to succeed. This…
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In most Asian practises, if you are invited over for food then it is customary to accept the food prepared and served on the table. Of course, allergens should be mentioned beforehand, but it is best to keep personal preferences to yourself. After a recent dining experience trying monjayaki (prepared with fish eggs, cheese and…
Read MoreI once read a story about a woman named, Amanda Malcolm-Brown, who bartended in nightclubs where drinks were $17 each and a majority of people would pay-up, with a tip, no questions asked, and then return for more (or spend thousands on bottle service). She also manages a cold press juice shop in West Hollywood,…
Read MoreThis title will be expounded on later, so be sure to stick around after I explain a few technical terms with you first. Such as, physical activity, is what the American Heart Association wants you to get each week. In their words (found on their website), “physical activity is anything that makes you move your…
Read More“Why working out will help you become less lazy and get your life in order,” is the original title of the video to this article. You will find out why at the end of this article, but for now, I must explain the technical difference between exercising and fitness. There is an overload on information…
Read MoreFitness is not only about “looks” or aesthetics. It is about movement and functionality; the ability to move all parts of our body in order to do the things we need and want to do. As simple as this sounds, today’s world, according to the World Health Organisation, finds that 23% of adults and 81%…
Read MoreI do not want to be a party-pooper but when an individual is stressed it can affect their sleeping patterns, dietary discipline, or management of stress. Some clients result to alcohol-intake because it gives a feeling of relief and muscle relaxation. However, alcohol is a major contributor to weight-gain and it does not contain any…
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Last night’s dinner was Shabu-Shabu. We used an induction hob to heat the cast iron sukiyaki pot as we boiled chinese cabbage, negi onions, an assortment of mushroom, tofu and sliced pork meats. After they have come to a boil, we pick up with chopsticks and dip into our sauce bowls and dine. This Japanese…
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