How many of you out there would love to have a cheerful day all the time? A bonafide elixir can be found in laughter. Gelotology (from Greek mythology gelos, god of laughter) is the study of laughter and its psychological and physiological outcomes on the body. Laughter is free of charge, lifelong nourishment for everyone, and an excellent backdrop to savoring life.  Our well-being improves with laughter. Research has shown it can increase circulation, release natural ”feel-good” chemicals called endorphins, and help lower your blood pressure by 7 mmHg. Laughter can help relax your whole body and muscles for up to 45 minutes. It can strengthen your immune system by…

Fostering confidence in your way of life is a great quality to possess. It is not just about having fleeting moments to prompt yourself that you can accomplish something. Doing this on a sporadic basis can render one incapable of decisive thoughts and with more self-doubts. It should be an ingrained daily mentality to remind yourself of the affirmation of, “I WILL have a good day today” rather than “I hope to have a good day today.” It is your persona who controls this narrative and in doing so, produces not only tangible success but also a wholesome piece of mind. Capture each day with a poised frame of mind…

I am ecstatic to share with you my visit to Iceland. I did not have a solid grasp of what this country would be and feel like, only wide-eyed curiosity enveloped me of a place not known by many to be included in their list of travel destinations. Has it crossed your mind to ever plan a trip there? Iceland dates back to 874 AD and is an island country known as the land of fire and ice. Its beautiful and surreal landscape is otherworldly not found anywhere else in the world. Reykjavík is the capital city founded in 1786 with a quaint architectural setting and wonderful culinary delight notably…

I wake up every day with ongoing physical hurdles, but what has helped me stay in the moment is the embodiment of having a sustained mental state of positivity. I have abided by this model all my life and it has truly been tested like never before since suffering from a high spinal cord injury in 2014. Our body is like a car and the mind is the engine that drives it. You need to keep the engine optimally tuned so the path to enjoying life can manifest valuable and thankful returns. One can “fight the good fight” against paralysis as in my case or an impasse(s) you have endured…

For all dog lovers out there, there is something beautifully mystic about them worth sharing. I am speaking on their behalf because of the joy they have showered me on an incredibly deep and heartfelt level. A dog is not just a man’s best friend, it is everyone’s best friend! Undoubtedly, we can learn a lot from them at no cost to us. They certainly are creatures of habit but entail so much more than that, showing a sweet personality that is beyond our comprehension. To begin, a bad dog does not exist, only good ones do. Having the former is the result of us being inadequate in showing them…