This is a long post that condenses several large books worth of knowledge and practical advice about meditation into a single read. I’ve split the content into sections, covering key topics: what is advanced meditation, the amazing long-term benefits of meditation, and of course in-depth instruction on how to start advanced meditation.
Read MoreOver the last 5 years, I've transformed from a night owl into a morning freak. When I say freak, I mean that in the sense that I obsess about every last detail of my routine. I've written before on the big picture, so check that out for perspective. Today, we drill into my favorite part of the morning, which is breakfast. Here’s my daily breakfast, based on a balanced diet, that ticks all the boxes from macros to micronutrients and taste. I’ve also included health benefits, recipes, calorie counts, and macros for all dishes.
Read MoreDepending on where you live, the lockdowns have been enforced for several months by now. Besides the simple cabin fever, there is uncertainty about jobs, the economy, and when treatments and vaccines might be available. Here are three methods you can use daily to fight back the COVID-19 related lockdown anxiety: breathing exercise, mindfulness meditation, and home full body workouts.
Read MoreIn the world of healthy habits, we often hear about workouts, mindfulness, sleep, recovery, and nutrition. And truth is - a truly healthy life is a nice combination of all of these and much more. A big part of healthy living is understanding what we should actually eat in order to optimize our health and wellbeing.
Read MoreWe’ve previously covered what stress actually is, different types of stress, and symptoms of stress. Today, we focus on the many effects of stress.
Read MoreI recently came across a Financial Times article pondering whether the search for a perfect night’s sleep with trackers and wearable devices is actually keeping us awake. Having struggled with sleep myself for a big chunk of my life, I wanted to share my personal experiences on sleep trackers and their impact on my sleeping disorders and quality of sleep.
Read MoreWe’re all guilty. Most of us do it every year. A new year, a new you. This is the year. You’ll exercise more. Spend more time with family. Get that promotion you deserve. Clean the garage. Have that dream holiday. You’ll do… nothing. Well, at least statistically speaking, you’re 80% likely to fail at being the new you this year. Hey, there’s always next year?
Read MoreUnbeknownst to you all mere mortals, top athletes and CEO's have been using expensive tools to quantify and optimize their stress for years. I'm about to lay it on you, for free. Keyword: HRV.
Read MoreFor years now, I’ve been seeking the perfect morning routine. Before you dismiss this whole thing because you’re not a morning person, let me disclose, neither am I. That’s mostly why I’ve become obsessed with it. It doesn’t come naturally to me. I must plan to win.
Read MoreHaving dabbled in a bit of mindfulness here and there over the past few years, I recently made a commitment to daily meditation. This is my personal account of how it has changed my life. My goal here isn’t to boast to you about the glow of my aura, but a rational description of my experience.
Read MoreEveryone has it, yet few understand it. Is stress purely subjective? Does it come in many forms? Can it be measured, even?
Read MoreAs we’ve just updated our app Healthzilla with a bunch of new features, we wanted to step back and share what we’re doing here, and why it matters.
Read MoreSo you got yourself a cool wearable device for Christmas. Now you’re all set up, and eagerly tracking your steps trying to hit that 10K a day. Is that it, then?
Read MoreYou're already focusing way too much on work itself. You're optimizing for just one part of your life. To be a better version of yourself, you need to focus on you. All of you.
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