Life is full of hardships, obstacles and pressures—and I’m just talking about personal lives! Throw in work on top of that and you have a whole mess of problems! Stress affects your appearance, your mind and your health—ever wonder why you break out, forget things or why your immune system just isn’t what it used to be? Research shows those... CONTINUE READING 9

Sure, Sheckys.com is your source for Girl Talk and we know that the articles on our site inspire you, but where should you turn if you want exclusive advice and interviews from powerful CEOs, motivational speakers and more in the realms of everything from media to charitable organizations? Welcome to Claudia's Chan's brand-new website, ClaudiaChan.com, which appropriately launched last week—just... CONTINUE READING 11

I love the feeling that spring is right around the corner. I'm a huge fan of of spring-cleaning, both for our physical environments and for our spirits. It's a time of renewal, reflection, and releasing blocks that have been holding us back from sharing our gifts. It's time to open up and let the fresh air in, do some sweeping,... CONTINUE READING 11

Happy Sunday! We’re introducing our bi-weekly series of inspiring posters from best-selling author Karen Salmansohn to get you through your week. Karen brings fun nuggets of self-help advice on her blog daily (or more than daily!) on notsalmon.com. We've all heard the '90s song "Closing Time" and the lyrics "Closing Time / Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Sure, it... CONTINUE READING 8

Ever feel like you’re trying to be Superwoman? CEO of the Universe? You may need to seriously consider becoming less busy so you can make time for your life, and for the people in your life who matter. Believe it or not, by slowing down and doing less, you can actually be more productive. You’ll also be less stressed out, healthier,... CONTINUE READING 11

We are almost done with January. Have you broken your New Year's resolutions already? Don’t worry if you have, you’re not alone! I gave up making resolutions a few years ago. I found they set me up to fail. I made crazy ones. They often brought up guilt, shame and feelings of unworthiness. I got to thinking,... CONTINUE READING 5

One of those people who resolved to read in 2012, 'cause you haven’t picked up a book since the days of required reading? Fairytales brought you to far-off lands as a child and now, reading a chapter or two can be the perfect way to let go of stress by diving into someone else’s drama-filled life and you might learn... CONTINUE READING 12

Nowadays, we often put up with people or activities that are just not good for us. We say yes to the awful speed-dating sessions, overly processed food and that extra shot at the bar. Here are tips for how to put your well-being first and just say no, for good this year! -Jasmine Frazier Say no to a bad relationship. There's almost... CONTINUE READING 21

Before you rush into your resolutions and creating your high intentions for 2012…take a moment to take a good look back and celebrate 2011. Why: 1. We train ourselves to be happy. 2. The only person you are really trying to impress is YOU! When we take the time out to recognize, marinate in and seed our success—we practice santosha or contentment. In the... CONTINUE READING 5

It's the day after Christmas, and chances are, you're dragging a little. All that excitement is over, you feel like Santa Claus himself after 10 too many cookies and you kinda don't want to get out of your new flannel PJ set. There’s nothing better than watching a feel-good romcom or an all-time classic snuggled up at home with your... CONTINUE READING 7