Hack Your Health Habits

when nutrients aren’t in our soil, they won’t be found in our food.(

Over the past 30 years or so, since data has been available, there have been zero deaths as a result of vitamin consumption and more than 3 million deaths related to the use of prescription drugs.(3) Considering that the average drug label contains well over 70 side effects, one has to ask which of the two—the vitamins or drugs—we should be treating warily

that quality does matter when it comes to vitamins and supplements

Energy is an important aspect of time management and productivity. It is our capacity to do work, the fuel in our gas tank. However, our daily energy is limited. Our bodies have their own natural rhythms. When our physical, mental and emotional energies are taken care of, we are in tune with our natural rhythm and capable of keeping up with life’s demands

leisure time involves watching television. According to Nielsen—a market research company—people can take back 13.5 years of their life by reducing the amount of television they watch. What’s more, U.S. market research shows that 80 percent of 18- to 44-year-olds check their cell phones within the first 15 minutes of waking up, demonstrating an attachment to our devices.

With the evolution of technology and the Internet developing at a faster rate than our minds can handle, it is no wonder we fall victim to so many distractions. Time is of the essence, and, without proper time management, our lives can feel like an ongoing struggle to keep up with a fast-paced burden. While we try to keep it all together, sometimes it can feel like we are falling apart at the seams

The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy, author Chris Bailey talks about a recent American Time Use Survey, which showed that the average person aged 25-44 with children spends 8.7 hours a day working, 7.7 hours per day sleeping, 1.1 hours on household chores, 1 hour eating and drinking, 1.3 hours per day caring for others, 1.7 hours on “other,” and 2.5 hours per day on leisure.(1)

there is no doubt that time is a precious commodity. The beauty of it is this: We are in control of how we spend that time

Learning a new skill, losing weight, or closing a business deal are all versions of success. First, we must define what success means to us and what accomplishments will bring us satisfaction. What are our priorities? When we sit back to reflect on our life in our golden years, what will make us proud?

One key thing to keep in mind for goal-setting is that success and achievement are subjective. Success can come in many forms and mean different things to different people

However, people are often unaware of the value of setting personal goals. It’s a natural human tendency to take the easy route, meaning we tend to choose paths that don’t challenge us. We seek to avoid the pressure and the hurdles that, when overcome, actually serve to strengthen us.

“Goal-setting has played a huge role in my marriage. We started goal-setting together early on in our relationship, and I really credit it for getting us to where we are today.”

One way of preventing this is to think like an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are almost always looking to grow and further expand their reach. Successful entrepreneurs are open to change because they know that change brings opportunity. The more they learn, the more they can earn; the more they acquire, the more value they can add to their company and deliver to their clients. The more successful they are, the more impact they have. If we could see ourselves through the eyes of a thriving entrepreneur and model our lives with similar planning and ambition, we, too, would strive to expand our own learning and performance in our daily life