Category: Routines

Have you ever heard of a News Fast?  You give up news in every format (print, radio, tv, internet) for a week in order to take a break but also to see if you are truly missing anything.  After the week has passed, you make adjustments in how you consume your news so as to […]

In a previous article we tangentially discussed the benefits of meditation in highlighting the app Headspace, which is one of several excellent apps that help guide you through short 5-15 minute meditations at a time of your choosing.  But you don’t need an app to meditate, and as anyone watching the routines of the big […]

Some time ago we spoke about the various reasons why we shine our shoes.  The very first reason listed in that article was practicality:  leather is a skin that needs to be “nourished” in order for it to stay healthy.  Neglecting this important aspect of leather can cause your product to dry out, crack, or […]

Not that long ago the phrase, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” was used by the ambitious and hungry.  It was a way to indicate that you weren’t going to let something silly like sleep get in the way of your goals.  Nobody says that anymore, and thankfully, sleep is finally getting the attention it deserves. […]

You know exercise is good for your health. It helps lower blood pressure, decreases the risk of heart disease, helps keep unwanted weight off, and several other benefits. We’ve heard it for years, but what if we told you exercise could make you more successful? If you were to poll the top leaders of the […]

In Age Like a Gent – Part I, we discussed a few simple steps you can incorporate into your daily routine to ensure that you age in a distinguished manner. Now it’s time to discuss products.  Sunscreen The fact is that the sun damages our skin. Even moderate sun exposure leads to the aging and […]