Life is filled with a variety of situations, some of which are bound to be messy and complicated.  In some cases, these situations can be addressed quickly and easily, once you know what you're up against. Other situations require time, planning, and additional resources. 

Regardless of their differences, most situations have one thing in common:  there's some type of action you can take immediately to start moving things in the right direction.  Once you put things in motion and get some momentum going, it becomes easier to take each subsequent step.
 
Here are some simple but powerful questions you can ask yourself to identify where and how you can take action to start moving things in the right direction.

Everyone struggles with a lack of motivation from time time.  We've all been there:  there's something you know you should do, but you just can't seem to get moving on it.  Even when the task at hand is something you know needs to be done sooner or later, it can still be difficult to get yourself going. 
 
When you find yourself in that situation, there's one word can make all the difference:  why.  Taking a step back and reminding yourself why you made the commitment to do something in the first place can have a huge impact on your outlook and motivation.

Even when people genuinely want to start eating more healthfully, they often doubt whether they can actually do it.  This doubt stems form the mistaken belief they'll need to give up all the foods they like, and start eating foods they don't like.

It's easy to see how people wind up concluding that healthy eating is out of reach.  In reality, however, a healthy diet includes room for the foods you enjoy.  And that includes everyone's favourite treat:  chocolate chip cookies!   

How is that possible?  The secret is baking them yourself from scratch—read on to find out why. 

It's one thing to set a goal; it's another thing to follow through and achieve it—and this is where many people find themselves getting stuck.  Even with the best of intentions and a sincere effort, many people feel as if they're up against a wall as they pursue their goals. 
 
The inability to reach a desired goal can be frustrating and disheartening.  It can lead to a loss of confidence, even causing you to shrink back from pursuing other goals in future.  But what if the problem isn't you?  What if the problem isn't some inherent shortcoming you possess, but rather you simply haven't found the right approach for pursuing your goal?

​You're tired of how things are going in your life, and you're ready for a change.  Maybe you want to start eating better and tune up your health.  Maybe you want to improve an important relationship in your life; or perhaps start a new one. 

Maybe you're looking for more meaning in your life, and a purpose you can truly get excited about.
 
You think about it.  You visualize it.  You may even pray about it.  Yet nothing happens; nothing changes.  Each day feels just like the one before, and what little hope and enthusiasm you had gradually drains away. 
 
Is change really possible?  Yes, it absolutely is possible!  Regardless of where you may be at and what you may be dealing with, change is within reach.  But in order for change to take place in your life, you need to actually change something. ​

​No-one enjoys feeling conflicted about something in their life.  Being stuck in this state can be a confusing, frustrating, and draining experience.  It can also become a major distraction over time, as you go back and forth in an attempt to gain clarity. 
 
Fortunately, there are things you can do to begin bringing some much-needed clarity.  The following steps will help you resolve the conflict you're facing, so you feel energized and equipped to move forward with confidence.

No matter how much two people love and respect each other, they are bound to encounter a few bumps from time to time.  Whether it's a difference of opinion, a difference in goals, or a difference in values, at some point, these differences will lead to disagreements. 
 
Ideally, you want to get on top of those disagreements and resolve them before they escalate into antagonistic conflict.  Healthy compromise enables you to do just that.  But what exactly does healthy compromise look like? 

You know the feeling, that inner exhaustion that seems all-encompassing.  You're missing your inner spark; you no longer have the enthusiasm that makes you want to dive into your day.  You're not depressed, but you feel inwardly tired and and it's hard to get motivated.

These are symptoms of being emotionally drained, and the impact can reach across all areas of your life.  In order to regain your emotional energy and equilibrium, you need to know what's causing the problem. 

Here are five common causes that can leave you feeling emotionally drained.

Did your 50th birthday bring the gift of some unwanted pounds?  Are you struggling to stay on top of your weight, even though you're not eating any more than you used to?  Is it becoming harder to maintain the size and shape you were in before you turned 50?
 
If you answered yes to any of the above, you're not alone.  As you age, a variety of changes take place in your body that make it increasingly difficult to manage your weight.  Your metabolism slows down, hormone levels decrease, and your total body fat tends to increase as your ratio of muscle to fat shifts.

When it comes to essential nutrients that your body needs for optimal health, selenium is a true workhorse and multitasker.  It plays a role in a variety of functions throughout your body, supporting good health and well-being in many different ways.
 
Selenium is a trace mineral, which means your body only contains a tiny amount of it.  You probably have a grand total of less than 1mg of selenium in your body, most of which is contained in your liver, kidneys, pancreas, and thyroid gland. 

In men, selenium is also found in the testes and the seminal vesicles, the glands that produce most of the components that make up semen.  This makes selenium an especially important nutrient in men's health, as it supports fertility by improving sperm production and sperm motility.