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5 Small Habits That Changed Everything Without Pressure
I used to believe that change had to hurt. Every attempt at self-improvement felt like a battle—early mornings, strict plans, and constant self-criticism. I pushed hard, burned out fast, and quietly blamed myself when I couldn’t keep up.
By Fazal Hadi21 days ago in Longevity
6 Things I Do Daily to Stay Consistent
Consistency used to feel like a talent I didn’t have. I would start strong—full of energy and plans—only to fade a few days later. I blamed discipline. I blamed motivation. I even blamed my personality. Watching others stay consistent made me feel broken, like I was missing something everyone else had figured out.
By Fazal Hadi21 days ago in Longevity
The Essential Guide to Gut Health
By: Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA Gut health has emerged as a central topic in modern health research due to its far-reaching influence on nearly every system in the body. The gastrointestinal tract is not only responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption, but also serves as home to the gut microbiome—a complex community of microorganisms that plays a key role in immune regulation, metabolic function, and even mental well-being. Increasing evidence suggests that imbalances in the gut microbiome are linked to a wide range of health concerns, including chronic inflammation, digestive disorders, metabolic disease, and mood disturbances. As a result, maintaining a healthy gut is increasingly recognized as a foundational component of overall wellness rather than a narrow digestive concern. Gut health is shaped by daily choices, particularly those related to diet, physical activity, supplementation, and lifestyle habits such as sleep and stress management. Understanding how these factors interact provides individuals with practical tools for supporting digestive function and long-term health. This article explores the science behind gut health and outlines evidence-based strategies for nurturing the gut microbiome through sustainable, everyday practices.
By Paul Claybrook MS MBA22 days ago in Longevity
How I Beat Procrastination Daily
For most of my life, procrastination felt like a shadow that followed me everywhere. No matter how much I cared about something, I found ways to delay it. I would make lists, set reminders, and promise myself I’d start “after one more break.” That break often turned into hours. Sometimes days.
By Fazal Hadi25 days ago in Longevity
Maximize Your Focus Now
I used to sit down with the best intentions and still get nothing done. My phone was face down, my coffee was warm, my notebook was open—and somehow, an hour would pass without progress. I wasn’t lazy. I wasn’t unmotivated. I was simply scattered.
By Fazal Hadi26 days ago in Longevity
Why I Tracked My Small Wins
For a long time, my days felt heavy, even when nothing “bad” was happening. I would go to bed exhausted, wondering why I still felt behind. My to-do list was never empty. My goals always seemed far away. And no matter how much effort I put in, it felt like I wasn’t doing enough.
By Fazal Hadi27 days ago in Longevity
What's the "Sass" in Sassy Water and Does it Work?
Magazine Creates an Elixir Prevention Magazine came up with a diet plan. While supposedly based on sound science, the creators believed that something was needed. Thus they came up with something they called Sassy Water. This concoction of water, ginger, cucumbers, spices and citrus was supposed to be an “elixir” to use for the first four days of the magazine’s Flat Belly Diet.
By Dean Traylor27 days ago in Longevity
The Clarity of Solitude
For a long time, I was afraid of being alone. Not lonely—alone. I filled every quiet moment with noise. Music playing while I cooked. Podcasts while I walked. Messages open even when I had nothing to say. Silence felt uncomfortable, like something I needed to escape.
By Fazal Hadi27 days ago in Longevity
Start Small, Win Big
I used to believe that success had to be loud. I thought that if I wanted to change my life, I needed a cinematic montage. You know the kind I’m talking about? The movie scene where the protagonist wakes up at 4:00 AM, drinks raw eggs, runs ten miles in the rain, and suddenly transforms from a mess into a masterpiece.
By Fazal Hadi28 days ago in Longevity
What Is Life? A Question That Breathes, Breaks, and Begins Again
What is life? It’s the most asked question and the least answered one. Scientists analyze it, philosophers debate it, poets romanticize it, and still—life refuses to sit inside a neat definition. Life is not a sentence with a period at the end; it’s a paragraph constantly being rewritten.
By Engr Bilal28 days ago in Longevity
