Tag: Lifestyle

Healthy Habits, Mindfulness, Yoga

Transform Your Day in Just 5 Minutes: It’s More Than Just Yoga

Corie Muldoon

5 minutes of yoga = A powerful check-in with yourself

Yoga isn’t just about stretching. It’s your chance to…

  • Notice what your body needs (what’s sore today?)
  • Relax and release any tension
  • Notice what emotions surface
  • Take deep breaths, alkalizing your system
  • Set clear intentions for your day

Your 5-minute holistic sequence:

  • 1 minute: Child’s pose—check in with your body and breath
  • 2 minutes: Cat-cow—notice tight areas, welcome any emotions
  • 1 minute: Downward dog flow—set your intention for the day
  • 1 minute: Spinal twist—assess life balance, what needs attention?

This practice transforms you from reactive to intentional.

Instead of rushing into your day unconscious, you’re choosing your energy state… peaceful, focused, loving. You’re processing emotions as they come up rather than carrying tension all day.

Even on your most hectic days, you deserve 5 minutes of self-awareness.

Commit to this practice, and your whole life will shift for the better

Try this right now!

If you’re sitting take some deep breaths and let go of any tension you feel. If you’re standing, do some spinal twists and think about how you can end your day on a strong note. Start small!

…and share your thoughts below!

7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Books, Healthy Habits, Lifestyle

How to Make the Most of Free Time: Quadrant II Activities

Corie Muldoon

Got some free time today?! If you choose something from the list below you’re getting 1% better!

Even a minute goes a long way… now imagine if you spend a few minutes each day on something… starts to add up quick!

Quadrant II Activities

Education

Diet and exercise

Reading

Writing

Goal planning

Time management

Cultivating relationships

Cleaning

Creative thinking

Proactive work

Living Quad 2

Better yourself and your life situation by choosing a quad 2 activity when you have free time! Go a step further and schedule these activities into your week so you know they’re getting done. Track your progress and adjust along the way!

I use this concept to help me live a healthier lifestyle, accomplish big goals, and stay up-to-date on important things… all comes down to using free time wisely!

My powerlist nowadays are looking like:

1. fruit first

2. 30 mins movement

3. read 10 mins

4. write 10 mins

5. active income plan

These aren’t necessarily habits for me yet; they are quad 2 activities I wanna make sure I’m doing daily though. They go on my daily powerlist until they’re habit

Some quad 2 habits I have established already and loving: drink 8 oz water when I wake up, 15 mins sun time, walking the dog, reviewing life map, quality time w jd, house clean, plant care, laundry, thinking time, weekly timeblock

Read more about quad 2 activities here: Boost Productivity with Quadrant II Activities

Feeling inspired? Share your thoughts below!

Healthy Habits, Mindfulness

Box Breathing Technique

Corie Muldoon

Calm your nerves with this easy breathing exercise:

1. Breathe in for 4 seconds

2. Hold for 4 seconds

3. Breathe out for 4 seconds

4. Hold for 4 seconds

5. Repeat

Let it all go, relaxing deeper with each exhalation

Imagine your chest is a screen that allows feelings and energy to flow through freely

Use this technique as needed, no matter where you are

Lifestyle, Reducing Waste

One Planning Trick That Prevents Impulse Purchases

Corie Muldoon

Check what you already have before buying anything new!

Spend 2 minutes doing a quick inventory before shopping trips or online purchases.

This prevents duplicate buying and reduces items that end up unused and wasted.

Make it systematic:

  • Food shopping: Check fridge, freezer, and pantry first
  • Household items: Look in storage areas and under sinks
  • Clothing: Review what’s already in your closet
  • Personal care: Count current products before buying backups

This simple pause prevents the frustration when you arrive home with items you already had plenty of. You’ll also discover forgotten items that need to be used up first.

Try it out this week:

Before your next buy, spend 2 minutes checking what you already have. You might be surprised by what you find!

Lifestyle, Reducing Waste

Easy Way to Reuse Household Items You Already Have

Corie Muldoon

Glass jars = instant storage solution!

Before recycling glass jars, give them a second life! They’re perfect for organizing everything from food to office supplies to bathroom essentials.

Quick repurposing ideas…

  • Large jars: Store bulk items like rice, pasta, or coffee beans
  • Medium jars: Perfect for nuts, homemade drinks, or toiletries
  • Small jars: Organize screws, hair ties, or craft supplies

Remove labels easily…

Soak in warm soapy water for 10 minutes, then scrub with a scraper or credit card.

This costs you nothing, saving money on expensive organizing containers. Plus, glass jars are airtight, keeping contents fresh longer than many store-bought alternatives.

Try this today!

Save the next glass jar you’d normally recycle. Clean it and fill it with something that’s cluttering your space!

Lifestyle, Reducing Waste

The 2-Minute Morning Routine That Reduces Single-Use Items

Corie Muldoon

Fill a reusable water bottle and coffee cup before leaving home!

This simple habit eliminates the need for disposable bottles and cups throughout your day.

Keep both items by your keys or wallet so you never forget them!

Make it even easier…

  • Prep your coffee the night before (cold brew or set your timer)
  • Keep backup reusable cups at work and in your car
  • Choose a water bottle you actually enjoy using

The math is compelling…

If you typically buy one bottled water ($1.50) and one coffee ($4) daily, you’ll save well over $1,000 per year… while preventing hundreds of disposable items from entering landfills.

Most coffee shops offer discounts for bringing your own cup (so fun!), and many workplaces have filtered water stations for easy refills.

Try this today!

Set your reusable bottle and coffee cup next to your keys or wallet tonight. Tomorrow morning, fill them before you leave!