Balancing Act


Updated 01/24/08 9:23 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

How to Train and Improve the Skill of Balancing

Say you want to improve your sense of balance and you don’t have $100 bucks to kick down for a groovy Vew-Do board. There’s still plenty you can do to hone your balancing skills. And it is a great thing to work since your sense of balance begins to decline after age 25. Ahhh . . . balance is wasted on the young. Here's what you can do: Start by simply standing on one foot. Hold onto a wall Read more

10 Ways to Make a Good Day More Likely


Updated 03/01/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

How to Have a Good Day

You may wake up on the wrong side of the bed, but that doesn't mean you have to adopt a negative attitude. Sometimes bad days seem inevitable — you miss the bus, arrive late to work, then forget a major deadline — but just a few tweaks to your everyday routine can set you up for better, happier days. Hoping to have a joyful Spring? Check out 10 simple ways to make a good day more Read more

You Can Turn Work Stress Into a Good Thing


Updated 02/15/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Deal With Stress From Work

We're all about having a healthy work-life balance, but it's inevitable to have ups and downs. If you're struggling to cope with workplace stress, you might be cheered by this Harvard Business Review article, which says you can make your stress work to your advantage. Shawn Achor, HBR writer, says: "Stress can cause the human brain to use more of its capabilities, improve memory and intelligence, Read more

Simple Ways to Improve Your Balance


Updated 11/21/11 7:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Improve Your Balance

The upcoming snow sports season isn't the only reason why you should be challenging your balance. Improving your balancing skills not only helps your muscles work the right way, but it also helps develop those all-important core muscles. Here are a few simple ways to build your balance without forgoing your other workouts. Close your eyes: Another way to switch up your routine without too much Read more

10 Things to Do in 10 Minutes (to Improve Your Finances)


Updated 10/12/11 11:54 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

10 Things to Do to Improve Your Finances

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You’re busy. We’re busy. And we’ve all got stuff to do. It’s that feeling that gets to us: The longer we put something off, the more we continue to put it off. And those small tasks that will help our financial lives can sometimes be the ones that we put off the most. The key is to keep moving, and pick the low-hanging Read more

Testing Out the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach


Updated 07/20/11 1:58 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

geeksugar Reviews the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach

In my opinion, achieving a sense of general well-being includes three vital components: incorporating a balanced and nutritious diet into your lifestyle, getting regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. Not surprisingly, most people are lacking in one or all of these areas, which is why I am thrilled to tell you about this new device that acts as your personal sleep coach — because we all Read more