Category: Lifestyle
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What is your motivation?
Motivation is the reason one acts a certain way and does certain things. It’s the foundation of every behaviour. While it’s often considered the same as a goal, it’s really the drive and desire to reach that goal. At the most basic level, is the motivation for the necessities of life such as food and…
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Is stretching good for you?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told stretching is good for the body. It’s something we should all do as it increases flexibility. And from high school to university, many of us have been taught flexibility is considered one of the five components of fitness. A quick search confirms this and results…
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Five Unexpected Things that Affect Your Health
It’s clear that what we eat, whether we smoke, and how much exercise we get can affect our health. But what about where we live or how much traffic is nearby? These things can affect how active you are and your risk for disease. And it’s possible many of us might not realize it. Your…
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How the Mind Limits Performance
Every week, four times a week, I head to the swimming pool to do some lengths. Over time, I’ve begun to recognize some of the regulars. I know when the fast swimmers will be there. And that I’ll swim faster on those days as well. This happens even though I’m the same swimmer as I…