Tag: INSPIRATION
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CHOOSING EXPERIENCES INSTEAD OF THINGS
The happiness facts are in: The Declaration of Independence declares “unalienable rights” of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama reminds listeners that “the purpose of our life is to be happy.” Notable psychologists such as Harvard professor Daniel Gilbert and Cornell’s Dr. Thomas Gilovich have proven with statistical studies that in order to find greater happiness,…
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FINDING FITNESS
As a self-proclaimed ‘yo-yo’ dieter, Megan Yelaney struggled with finding balance between food, fitness, and fun. She had the “all or nothing mentality” and couldn’t shake it for years. Today, she has found balance and is not only the healthiest and fittest she has ever been but has helped hundreds of women feel the same…
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HOW HIKING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN
We tighten the laces of our hiking shoes and look up to find the giant hill looming ahead. Behind us, the rushing tides of the Pacific Ocean and ahead, a chance to work the legs and lungs. The sun is bright and high, the path winds before us, the expanse of the sparkling water begs…
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
“Practice kindness whenever possible; it is always possible.”—Dalai Lama Do you find yourself spending time looking in the mirror picking at your flaws? Have you criticized the way your clothing fits, the way a patch of skin hangs, or the way a spot on your face crinkles when you smile? We are truly our own…
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
Merriam-Webster’s definition of fear is “to be afraid, or apprehensive.” At one time or another, we’ve all experienced some sort of fear. Perhaps you were a little nervous the first time you spoke in public. Perhaps you felt anxiety the minute the doctor revealed the result of the pregnancy test. Whether it was your first…
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
Growth comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it’s that light-bulb moment catapulting you to choose differently. Sometimes it’s that movie you’re watching or that song you hear on the radio that feels like it’s speaking only to you, and it’s high time you listen. Sometimes it’s a change of venue or change of career…
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!
Do you scroll through Pinterest to fortify your travel lust? Do you find you’ve got a case of FOMO (fear of missing out) when you scroll through social media? Do you wish it were possible to find time amidst the minutiae of the everyday to do what you really want to do? We’re all busy. Today, it…
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A CONVERSATION WITH TINA WONG
Tina Wong is a hospital administrator by day, and a food-and-travel photographer-blogger by night. This New Yorker finds a way to feed her soul–and her work-a-day self–by exploring her creative side. We asked Tina to be our first profile for Second Chance Travels. Be sure to follow Tina’s website and social media channels. You can…