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Exercise is a key ingredient to our health. The key is to incorporate it into our lives in a meaningful and enjoyable way.

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What Causes Stress?

By Bert Brown

There are many situations or things that can cause stress. But what causes stress specifically in your body? Why do our bodies react to stress the way they do?

It wasn’t until I better understood what was happening within my body that I began to understand why certain stress management techniques worked.

And when you understand why the techniques work and that there is science behind them, it reinforces your confidence and assurance that things really are happening within your body. It’s not just all in the head.

Stress is created when situation triggers a biological response. When you perceive a threat or a major challenge or change in your life, chemicals and hormones surge throughout your body.… Continue reading . . .

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Lessons on the Power of Routine: 5 Benefits

By Bert Brown

The major causes of life stresses are changes – divorces, deaths, major illnesses, marriage, births. The major causes of work stresses are often out of your control.

The power of routine is that it minimizes changes and you can control it. So, it makes sense that a huge way to reduce and minimize stress is to have a routine.

Routines are more than just what you do in the morning – though a great morning routine really sets up your day to be productive. Routines can be how your family spends the weekend, what you do for your work or the steps you take to get ready to sleep in the evening.… Continue reading . . .

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What is the Energy Pyramid?

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By Bert Brown

The quick answer to what is the Energy Pyramid: it is the 4 elements of exercise, rest, nutrition, and purpose structured to provide optimal energy levels. You can see the layout in the above diagram.

Why is this so important?

Because these particular elements are the essential building blocks in providing the mind and body the power it needs to operate.

Certainly the body needs food and sleep to function. But it also needs the right types and amounts of food as well as the right type and amount of sleep.

However, when we want to optimize our health to:

  • feel good about ourselves
  • ensure the body is functioning at optimal levels
  • and find greater happiness

There is a certain approach to these elements that I’ve found works extremely well.… Continue reading . . .

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What is Vitayla?

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By Bert Brown

The short answer to what is Vitayla is simply the definition:

Vi ∙ tay ∙ la, noun, (pronounced vi tāy’ lah): the practice of living with mindfulness, energy, and vitality.

On the surface, Vitayla sounds simple enough. However, it is a practice that one will likely strive to master for a lifetime.

I have found these particular elements represent a significant percentage of the practical activities you can work on in order to find happiness, calm, and peace of mind.

You may have heard of the Pareto Principle?

The Pareto Principle states that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.… Continue reading . . .

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