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Everyone has habits. Some are harmless, like always watching a certain television show or going to the beach each Saturday in the summer. Other habits are actually beneficial for us, for example, depositing a set amount of money into a retirement account every payday, or taking a daily walk. Habits begin with a “habit loop”, according to npr.org. This is a three-step process that starts with a trigger that tells your brain to go on automatic and enable a behavior to be performed. Second is the routine, the actual performing of the behavior followed by the reward stage which reinforces the trigger for activities that the brain enjoys. Unfortunately, some of our habits are harmful. Often these are the hardest habits to break despite our best intentions. They can be …

Looking to start the year off feeling in control and on top of the world? Don’t we all wish for that? But maybe you worry it will take you too long to get on top of all the areas in your life that need a tune-up? It does not have to be that way. Feeling in control of your life and knowing what you want to achieve in each area might be simpler than you might first imagine. Here are the key areas to assess that will help you get organized for the year ahead. Medications and Doctor Appointments When was the last time you went to the dentist? Or had an eye exam? Can’t remember? Then make this next year one where you take care of all the checkups …

Live in the Moment If you find that the days fly by faster than you’d like and time always seems to be in short supply, you may want to embrace the concept of live in the moment. By being mindful of what you are doing and being present as often as possible, you should find that you enjoy life more and the days won’t get away from you. Like many things in life, being mindful and living in the moment takes some practice — check out the following tips on how to make it happen: Do One Thing at a Time Image Source: Pexels As a busy mom, you could probably teach a class on how to multitask. You are a master at eating lunch while paying bills on your …