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By Leo Babauta Having worked closely with dozens of people’s transformative journeys, I’ve come to recognize a handful of mindset shifts that make an incredible impact. Those who’ve worked to shift in these ways have remarkable transformations. I’m going to share them here with you in hopes that they might inspire your own transformation. If you take these on fully, they could be life-changing. This isn’t all there is, but these are a huge, huge foundation. I am enough. You can notice the opposite of this when you’re afraid you’ll be judged, afraid you’ll fail, afraid you’re unworthy of respect…
Growing up in the Netherlands, Daniel Saris, M.D., Ph.D., was exposed to the wonders of science at a young age. He listened to his father, a physicist, when he spoke at scientific conferences. His mother, an English teacher, encouraged learning about diverse societies. These experiences would grow into Dr. Saris’ career as an orthopedic surgeon and regenerative medicine researcher. “I’ve always been intrigued with understanding how science and biology work and how we can use it to our benefit,” says Dr. Saris. “I was drawn to orthopedics, because it is a surgical expertise that focuses on quality of life and the…
We’ve all been here before: You find the perfect recipe, pull out all your ingredients, but then realize something critical is missing—you’re fresh out of butter. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternative ingredients you can swap in as butter substitutes in cooking and baking that can make the final outcome for whatever you’re cooking taste just as delicious (if not better). The glue holding together many recipes, butter is a staple ingredient that both complements and enhances the texture and flavor of all your favorite dishes. Though an essential component for many recipes, the fact of the matter is that…
When Elliot Page was 10 years old, he cut his hair short and noticed that people would say things to him like, “Thanks, bud.” Later on he wore a friend’s Speedo after forgetting a swimsuit—an experience that was “such a thrill” because “it was the first time I really could see myself,” per Good Morning America. In retrospect those moments revealed his identity, but his new memoir, Pageboy, details exactly when the lightbulb illuminated—the first time he acknowledged being a trans man “beyond speculation.” It was six years ago, around Page’s 30th birthday, he wrote, per an excerpt published by Time. He had simply asked…
Whether drizzled over salad greens, blended into pesto, or featured in to the latest Starbucks creation, olive oil is a huge part of the culinary landscape. But did you know that much of what’s on the market is fake olive oil? In fact, alongside milk and honey, this popular fat is one of the top three most fraudulent foods. But what exactly does this mean and how does it affect you as the consumer? We’ll dive into these details as well as some of the environmental concerns surrounding the industry here. Assessing the fake olive oil situation Olive oil, though…
Shots were fired at Kim Kardashian’s household!For Mother’s Day, five-year-old Chicago West casually roasted her famous mom’s cooking skills. In response to a prompt about “the best thing she cooks,” Kardashian’s youngest daughter claimed that “mom doesn’t cook. She has a chef.”Kids! They say the darndest things! While celebrating Kim Kardashian this Mother’s Day, five-year-old Chicago West casually roasted her famous mom’s cooking skills. In response to a prompt about “the best thing she cooks,” Kardashian’s youngest daughter claimed that “mom doesn’t cook. She has a chef.” And while sure, fine, she does, in fact, employ a family chef, that’s…
While you can count on finding waffles on the menu at just about every sit-down diner in America—not to mention in the freezer aisle in every grocery store—it’s surprisingly hard to find waffles on the menu at fast-food chains. Which is a shame, because what’s not to love about a great waffle? It’s got the sweetness, it’s got firm, sometimes crunchy ridges and a soft, warm interior. Plus, the pockets can hold butter, syrups, sauces, fresh fruit, or whatever sounds great to your taste buds. Can pancakes do all that? Hardly. They can also double as bread for sliders, as…
Taking care of your health is an ongoing process; eating well and working out are only part of the equation. You can easily see the results of those efforts: you’re stronger, leaner, fitter. But what about the other markers of health that you can’t see or manage on your own, the ones that you need help to assess and manage? Your healthcare team is there for you to lean on in these moments.Here are four smart, impactful steps that every man can take to stay healthy and virile for years to come.Actively Manage Your HealthLet’s start with the bare minimum:…
Even people in the most secure relationships may have to navigate waves of jealousy. It’s totally normal if your stomach sinks after seeing your partner bond with their attractive coworker, and we’d venture a guess that almost all couples have had some variation of the, “Seriously, they’re just a friend” debate. The green-eyed monster may even seem kind of endearing at times. (Isn’t it so sweet that they care that much about you?) Jealousy isn’t a relationship red flag in and of itself, Vernessa Roberts, PsyD, LMFT, a therapist who works with couples in Sacramento, California, tells SELF. At its core, this uneasy feeling usually stems from anxiety, suspicion, paranoia, or insecurity—all of…
If you like the variety you get from a tempo run, interval workout, or fartlek then you’ll love practicing this ladder workout, crafted by Noam Tamir, C.S.C.S., founder and CEO of TS Fitness in New York City. A ladder workout is all about rep scheme. It means that the number of repetitions you do for each exercise increases with each new round (going up the ladder). Sometimes, it also includes going back down in reps with each subsequent round (going back down the ladder). The Benefits of Ladder Workouts for RunnersLadder workouts work great for runners because they slowly progress,…