Do you feel anxious in social situations? Take a look at this helpful article from Odenton, MD Life Coach Vance L. to learn about overcoming social anxiety... So you're not the life of the party. In fact, you are never seen at the party. You have been called cold, aloof, self-centered, and many other things I'm sure. The truth is, you may have Social Anxiety Disorder. But you are not alone. Social anxiety - sometimes called social phobia - is very real and is pretty common. We're not ta

September is Self-Improvement Month, but why put off working on yourself until next September 1st? You can start your own month of radical self-improvement whenever you want! Here are 10 things you can do to make a positive, lasting change in your life. Try working toward at least one of these things every day for the next 30 days, and get ready to see some incredible changes in your life. 1. Write down your goals. What are the big things you want to accomplish in your life? If you had

Let's face it. If you're a mom, you live a busy life. Keeping up with family or professional commitments can be exhausting, and many moms feel like they have little time to spend on themselves. However, sneaking in the chance to treat yourself during your daily routine is both easy and important to do, because it can have a strong impact on your overall happiness and health. Check out these fun little ways to pamper yourself, whether you have five minutes to spare or 20.   Wi

wetcake / DigitalVision Vectors / Getty Images Posture can affect many different parts of your life, especially if you're using your body to learn how to sing, play an instrument, or exercise. Learn more in this article by New York teacher Nadia B... Perhaps you’ve been told by a friend or family member to stop slouching and stand up straight, in hopes of improving your posture. But what if we told you that even if you did just that, it wouldn’t necessarily fix your posture?  It

Are prerecorded yoga DVDs a sufficient replacement for a live class? Find out in this article by San Diego yoga teacher Tiffany V... Beginning a yoga practice in-home via DVD definitely has its appeal. But I'm here to let you know it's not the best way to start! If you can, I highly recommend working with an instructor, whether through an in-person class, or a live, online yoga class. The key here is live. Here's why... An Instructor Will Customize Your Practice An instructor will cus

One of the great wordsmiths of the 2010s, Drake, hath famously said, "we started at the bottom now we here." But what about those days when you feel like you're still at the bottom? You know, those days when nothing seems to go right and you feel like you can't catch a break? Sounds like what you need is a pep talk! One of our favorite pick-me-ups for creative types is this Ira Glass quote, set beautifully to video by Vimeo user frohlocke. Give yourself 2 minutes to watch this video and shak

Yoga for beginners doesn't need to be nerve-wracking! Find out how to prepare for your first class and what to expect in this guest post b