Emotional eating and impulse control is an aspect of feeding ourselves that is almost solely psychological. It’s a broadly interpreted term that means many different things. Boredom eating qualifies as emotional eating, as does stress eating and eating when you’re sad or scared. “Emotional eating is basically just eating for any reason other than physical […]
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The Best Things to Do on The Big Island of Hawai’i (15 Amazing Bucket List Items)
The biggest island of Hawai’i, also known as “Big Island”, is celebrated for its epic volcanoes, beautiful hiking, crystal-clear stargazing, world-class snorkeling, and of course: Kona Coffee. While most visitors to the Hawaiian islands head to O’ahu or Kaua’i (which are smaller and easier to navigate) the Big Island is a true gem for outdoor […]
The 11 Safest, Most Effective Herbal Remedies For Insomnia
“People say, ‘I’m going to sleep now,’ as if it were nothing,” George Carlin once said. “But it’s really a bizarre activity. ‘For the next several hours, while the sun is gone, I’m going to become unconscious, temporarily losing command over everything I know and understand. When the sun returns, I will resume my life.’” […]
A Prayer For When You’ve Hit Rock Bottom
So– you’ve hit rock bottom, you’re feeling scared and lonely, and this is what you consider to be your lowest point. Maybe you’re sick, maybe you’ve experienced massive loss, maybe your worst fear or greatest terror in life has been realized: Now what? Even if you’re not religious, you can still use mindful self-talk– which […]
The 9 Best Hotels in Waikiki & Honolulu
Looking to relax and restore your senses on Hawai’i’s most popular travel destination? O’ahu, Hawai’i is an island that offers a little bit of something for everyone: beautiful beaches, a fashionable shopping scene, lovely restaurants, hiking, ample water sports, North Shore adventures, beautiful coastal drives, glorious farmers markets, Hawai’i’s best shave ice, and more. Accordingly, […]
A 5-Step Method for Identifying Misplaced Emotions
I believe that ~60% of the emotions we feel on daily basis aren’t really what we think they are– and emerging research is beginning to support this claim. Often, these feelings are better classified as misplaced emotions. Misplaced emotions occur when a feeling or thought doesn’t match the situation at hand. For example, “You’re not […]
7 Natural Face Moisturizers That Are Good for Mind, Body & Earth
There’s a renaissance happening with clean skincare, particularly with respect to all-natural face moisturizers. Not only do consumers want face moisturizers to be chemical-free, but they’d like them to honor the environment and the people who make them. To succeed in this increasingly conscientious consumer market, they also need to have beautiful packaging and a […]
The 5 Best Farmers Markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i
The best farmers’ markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i are among the best in all of Hawaii. Because 11 of the world’s 13 known climate types are found here on the Big Island, the variety of produce never ceases to amaze! Like the cool farmers’ markets of O’ahu, Big Island’s best farmers markets boast […]
The 5 Best Acai Bowls on O’ahu
Looking for a good acai bowl on Oahu? Even though they were invented in Brazil, the Hawaiian islands have come to be associated with superb acai bowls, and with good reason. This healthy-ish, superfood-filled dessert-that’s-pretending-to-be-a-smoothie offers a unique vehicle for experiencing some of the best available tropical and non-tropical fruit on O’ahu. After all, there’s […]
The 5 Best Places to See a Beautiful Sunset in Maui
Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is perhaps the most family-friendly because– much like O’ahu– the island has a little bit of everything. This is particularly true when it comes to sunsets. Because Maui’s sunny South shore has over 6 miles of sandy beaches and only 10 inches of rain per year, it’s an ideal […]