Many people struggle with their confidence throughout their life. It can be challenging to find the courage to be yourself in today’s society.

As a result, here are 7 suggestions on how to increase your self-esteem in your life.

The Peninsula is a nature lover’s playground for a slew of outdoor activities such as whale watching, tide-pooling, bird watching, and hiking. With the help of Terranea’s adventure concierge, expert James Felgar, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, who have been protecting and preserving the land since 1988—resulting in 42 miles of public trails on 1,600 acres—we weigh in on the top hiking trails in the area, including where to discover sea caves, starfish, and sea lions and the best vantage points for viewing migrating gray whales.

You don’t need a PhD to know you must take care of your body… Your body is your only true home. You know if you’re doing right by yourself; if you’re nourished, have enough sleep, and think and act in helpful and healthful ways.

Yep, we all know that eating better is something that will boost our immunity, help us live longer, and reduce overall pain, inflammation and bodyfat. The problem is, we are all super busy and finding the time to cook healthier

Aquarium of the Pacific Reopens as It Learns to Cope with COVID-19 Restrictions

In the Middle Ages one pound of ginger cost the same amount of money as a live sheep. It was desired for its medicinal qualities and rarity. Ginger is still a valuable herb but there is no need to trade any livestock for it. Instead, keep reading to learn how to grow ginger and how to make ginger beer.

“You are so negative!”

“Are you positive?”

Scientific studies show that optimism literally fosters better health and less stress.

There’s no doubt about it… You’re affected by the company you keep!

I’m reminded of Benjamin Bert’s 1970’s song lyrics:

“One evening in October when I was five-fifths sober…

My feet began to stutter so I lay down in the gutter

And a pig came up and lay down by my side.

We sang ‘it's all fair weather when good fellers get together’

August 26 is “National Dog Day” that celebrates “man’s best friend” from mixed breed to pedigreed pooches, so it’s timely to recall some famous dogs from the silver screen featured prominently or as “hero” of the story, from courageous Rin Tin Tin , loyal Lassie, charming “Asta” of the popular “Thin Man” series, and many more fanciful K9 characters.

I’m reminded of the lyrics of a 70s song “Counting flowers on the wall; that don’t bother me at all. Playing solitaire ‘til dawn with a deck of fifty-one. Smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo… Now don’t tell me I’ve nothing to do…”

Mushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables because they are so versatile. You can substitute a grilled portabella mushroom for the meat you normally put in a hamburger and you can make soup and powders with dried mushrooms. The possibilities are endless.