What Is a Fast?

A fast is a deliberate period of abstaining from some or all food and sometimes drink, chosen for health, spiritual, or mental reasons. Unlike starvation, which is an involuntary lack of food, fasting is intentional and structured. It can range from skipping a single meal to refraining from food for several days. The defining feature […]

Why Fasting Is Not Recommended for Those with Diabetes, Eating Disorders, or Chronic Illness Without Professional Guidance

Fasting can be a powerful practice for health, clarity, and renewal, but it also places unique stress on the body. For individuals with diabetes, eating disorders, or chronic illnesses, fasting introduces risks that can outweigh the potential benefits. These conditions require careful metabolic and psychological balance, and disrupting that balance without medical supervision can be […]

What is healthier when you are sick, walking or sitting

The quick answer It depends on your symptoms. For mild above-the-neck illnesses such as a runny nose or mild sore throat without fever, an easy walk can be as healthy as resting and may feel better than sitting still. If you have fever, body aches, chest symptoms, stomach upset, or marked fatigue, rest is healthier […]

How to tell what you are capable of vs what you are not capable of

Start with clear definitions The five lenses that reveal capability If three or more lenses are weak, expect not capable yet. If one lens is weak, you are often capable with a small fix. The capability test in seven steps Quick scoring rubric Rate 0 to 4 on each lens.0 means missing, 2 means partial, […]

Does Eating an Egg Prevent a Fast from Occurring and Ketosis?

Fasting and ketosis are closely connected but not identical. Fasting is the deliberate act of abstaining from food, while ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body primarily burns fat for fuel instead of glucose. Eating even a small amount of food can influence both processes, depending on its nutritional composition. An egg, though […]

What your habit of pushing yourself too hard can reveal about your upbringing

If you chronically overextend yourself, it often points back to lessons learned early. Children absorb family rules long before they can name them. Those rules can turn into adult habits that look like ambition on the surface and feel like pressure underneath. Worth equals performance. Many households transmit a simple equation: do more, be more. […]

Confidence and Will Power

Confidence and will power are twin forces that shape the direction of a person’s life. They determine how one approaches goals, faces uncertainty, and persists through difficulty. Confidence provides the belief that one can do something. Will power provides the drive to actually do it. Understanding Confidence Confidence is not arrogance or blind optimism. It […]

The Power of Asking: Is There Evidence to Support This Claim?

Why this question works When to use it How to ask it well What to listen for Everyday examples Work and money Health and fitness Learning and habits Media and conversation How to manage resistance Good and bad answers Good Bad Pitfalls to avoid A simple 7-day practice Closing Asking Is there evidence to support […]

How to Celebrate National Sneakers Day

National Sneakers Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy the comfort, culture, and creativity that sneakers bring to daily life. Here is a simple, fun plan you can use as a menu. Pick a few ideas and make the day your own. 1) Start with your pair 2) Clean, restore, protect 3) Style two ways […]

The Fundamental Rule of Science: Data Takes Precedence Over Opinion

What it means When facts and measurements conflict with beliefs, the facts win. Data are observations you can verify. Opinions are interpretations that may be useful, but they must bend to what reality shows. Why it works How to apply it Everyday life examples Health and fitness Money and work Home and routines Learning and […]