Wanting more feels like an addiction. The more you get, the more you want. It's an empty void that never gets filled.
But what if what we…
With over two decades in the fitness industry, I’ve seen lots of wellness trends burst onto the scene and fade just as quickly. One of these…
This is one of those stories I had to share. Just a few days ago, the Greek government arranged a special flight to the Middle East to airlift…
Some sketchbook practice that I'm really happy with.
Apparently, if you click the "Buy Now," button on Amanzon, versus adding it to your basket, then seeing the breakdown when you're ready to buy,…
Since becoming part of everyday life, Artificial Intelligence evokes a variety of opinions and emotions. Some are enthused about AI for many…
AI is showing up in the news almost every day now, and it’s quickly becoming part of how we live. It can help us write, learn, organize our homes…
If you feel your pain is too painful, and you ignore it hoping it will vanish, think again. Any pain that isn't faced becomes more painful and…
Change is often difficult. Often we want to make changes to our live, but find it quite challenging, afraid of the discomfort. If you want change…
In today's America, we can't tell whether we are being bamboozled by AI or if it's actually real. Take a look at the following short video about…
We become the people with whom we associate on a regular basis. That's why it's important to understand whether we need to spend more or less time…
Zlatko is clearly in charge of the family's piano practice sessions, which ensures he gets his musically accompanied catnaps…
Last week, I had a late-afternoon break between client sessions and decided to have an early dinner at a new Mediterranean restaurant.
…
Mistakes are part of life. They're going to happen. Sometimes more than you want. But it's important to remember that the mistakes are learning…
Thirteen-year-old Ryan Hulance has the right idea when it comes to spending his time wisely. Ryan has recycled over a million aluminum cans from…
I think we might all need some jumping time!…
With the way things are going, the US is seriously at risk of not having any mid-terms elections. Should that happen, we will be in even more…
Are you involved with a narcissist? Have you encountered one in your life? If the answer is yes, listen to this video. The creator explains the…
Social media has a lot of benefits. But perhaps it's a double-edged sword. I found short video quite interesting…
Taryn Smith did something no other American woman has done. She rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
In a time when women's…
Early on in my weight-lifting days, I was an avid reader of bodybuilding magazines. In an issue of Muscle and Fitness, an article discussed an…
I saw this colorful piece of street art in my neighborhood and wanted to share its joyful message with all of you.
Have a good day, and…
If you’re like me, there are people you love who have a tattoo, or maybe several. That’s why I felt concerned about studies showing a link between…
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere. In my yard, these cute little birds are a welcome sign that the season is changing and more birds and…
We all go through struggles. At the time, they feel insurmountable, but one day we realize it's over and that we made it. Keep the faith!…
Here it is!!!
Your brand-new day. Didn't like yesterday? It's okay. You get to do it all over again. You have another chance. There's a…
I read a story this week that has stayed with me. A man who was living on the streets walked into El Sur Street Food Co. in Little Rock and asked…
Sometimes those special occasions don't go as planned. That's what happened to Simon's cat…
The San Francisco 49ers football team had a tough 2025 season due to player injuries. Hamstring and calf tears, high ankle sprains, and ligament…
This is such a sweet story. It makes you feel good all over…
I wish for all of us more calm, peace, and kindness toward others and ourselves. This includes having goodwill toward people from every walk of…
Do you find yourself complaining that you’re in a rut? You might be right. Take a look at what you’re doing. Are you living each day in the same…
You probably answered yes.
But on what does your happiness depend? Is it unconditional, or can you only be happy if …
How’s your memory? If you’re like me, you find yourself more often than you’d like trying to come up with a specific word to describe something,…
When temperatures dropped to record-breaking lows in Kentucky recently, this farm family knew what they had to do to save their new calf’s life…
Those of you who are skilled in the kitchen may have known this, but it was news to me. It turns out that certain foods should never be cooked…
Economics professor and author Scott Galloway is one of the many outspoken critics of the tactics of ICE and border patrol agents in Minneapolis…
A friendly stray made up her mind that this guy exercising in the park was going to be her new dad. It didn't take much to convince him that…
Ever wonder what dogs are really thinking?
You're welcome!…
The choices you make are the ones that set you on your path…
Exactly 177 years ago, on January 23, 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
She…
None of us has escaped the dreaded 3 AM wake-up, where, for no apparent reason, our brain leaps from slumber, and our mind is off to the races. I…
This video, at first glance, was very inspiring. As someone who works out regularly and gets inspired by others doing the same thing, I was…
If you've ever wondered what fascism is and whether that's the world in which are currently living, watch this video for a clear answer.
Barely into the new year of 2025, a firestorm swept through the city of Altadena, claiming 19 lives and destroying more than 9000 buildings…
I am psychologically traumatized, my nervous system dysregulated. In this video by Marianne Williamson, she provides some suggestions that can…
This little cowgirl knows what she's doing, and she's loving it. When you want to do something, go for it, no matter your age…
Findings from a new study reveal that microplastics may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in men, but surprisingly, not in women…
Whether it’s somewhere like a supermarket or department store, we’ve all seen it. A small child in their stroller or a cart, their glazed eyes…
After the recent murder of Renee Nicole Good, I have been feeling a lot of despair. Cold blooded murder is now happening on our streets. It doesn'…
What does your self-confidence look like?
My new watercolor journal. I'm loving the process and the obvious improvement since I began.
We can want things, but that doesn't mean we're going to get them. And who knows, sometimes it's better that we don't. So when we don't, what's…
This is a fun way to kick off 2026. Guaranteed to make you smile, chuckle, and just feel good all over. Enjoy!…
During a workout session, my client, Mike, was performing a chest press exercise. For each repetition, I instructed him to pause for one second at…
Years ago, a gym I worked for purchased a machine that could analyze a person’s body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, cellular hydration levels,…
An Idaho-based company is recalling ground beef in six states over concerns that it may be contaminated with E. coli.
The recall, announced…
The worlds of nutrition and fashion have something in common—both see trends that come and go, such as the Atkins Diet and Bell-bottom jeans…
A year ago, my client, Tony, age 25, broke up with his girlfriend. They met in college in New York, and for each of them, it was their first…
The soul-enriching benefits of being of service to others have been discussed frequently on Youtropolis. In addition to feeling good about oneself…
Among the various types of greenery in my parents’ front yard is a 15-foot Podocarpus tree. When neatly trimmed and decorated with lights, it…
Another nationwide Food and Drug Administration recall has been announced, and this time it includes nose sprays.
Due to mold, yeast, and…
Between 2010 and 2013, the clothing brands Nike, Adidas, and Patagonia made public commitments to increase their use of recycled polyester (rPET)…
We can all act in haste, before we really about what we're doing. That can get us into trouble. Here are some tips to remember next time you have…
There are some people out there--and maybe you've come across some of them--who communicate very poorly. In fact, their default way of…
I always love to share stories that uplift me, especially when it’s about people doing something positive for each other. This story could be a…
As we learned in high school economics class, one of the core structural features of a capitalist system is profitability. We’ve also learned over…
Cats love Christmas trees, and it seems there's no keeping them away.…
DNA testing companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA were all the rage years ago, as people wanted to learn of their lineage from generations past…
Hindalium and Indalium aren’t words thrown around in everyday language, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants you to know about these…
This Virginia liquor store bandit got caught after getting an early start on his holiday partying…
I wanted to share this beautiful art and how it came to be. I had no idea!…
TikTok has stirred plenty of controversy over the last couple of years, and I'm one of the few people I know under age 60 who spends no time on it…
An angel visited me this past weekend. Well, not literally an angel, actually, my neighbor, Robert. He’d apparently been watching my son and me…
On Nov. 24, 2025, several major US news outlets reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of 10 pesticides that…
A significant portion of my personal training clients are mid-life and senior-aged. As you’d expect, potential advancements in slowing and…
I appreciate street art—it can stop you in your tracks and shake up your thinking, which I find exciting. I enjoyed these fun, heartfelt, and…
Fun watercolor Christmas art! Enjoy!
Be present. Be aware of where your energy goes because that's where you go…
Question: (blindfolded)
Sometimes it feels like our little animals are the wisest and most trusted friends, doesn't it?…
Socrates was an incredible philosopher. He spoke a truth we all need to hear. The goal is to wake up!…
My former client, Dora, and I would take “power walks” along the beach twice a week. Her stride, fast and powerful, conveyed, “Watch out, coming…
They don't look or sound alike, and at first glance, you'd say they have very little in common. But we shouldn't rush to judgment when it comes to…
Painting for my brother.
A large number of the Central and South American immigrants who come to the US take on jobs that many of us would never consider doing. These jobs…
The Epstein Files are out there ... containing things that are too horrible to wrap one's head around, if the recently released emails are any…
In her book, “Mindset,” psychologist Carol Dweck discusses how parents can instill in their children a growth mindset, which encourages resilience…
