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It’s happened to us all: we lose the drive to work, to create, to be healthy. The thoughts don’t flow as neatly or we lack the motivation to get things done, or worse, get started. But rather than give up, we love turning to manifestos that have already put into words what we could not. They remind us that this is our life, the choices we make are ours, and we should continue to challenge ourselves creatively and intellectually. We’ve compiled a list of ten of our favorite manifestos that …
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Beauty, style and fashion: Whether you’re a professional stylist, makeup artist, or just a regular gal- this is your place to look and feel better, and learn how to really set yourself apart!
Learning is a lifelong activity- so we’ve gathered lots of resources to help you grow and succeed on whatever path you choose.
Healthy living: For personal trainers, fitness enthusiasts, and couch potatoes alike, we’re promoting a fit, active lifestyle, with good food and healthy bodies!
There are some pretty cool Betterists on Betterfly, so each week we’ll be showcasing the diversity of people and services, so you can get to know them better and learn some things you didn’t know! This week: Kathy Hale, a Kansas City Pilates Instructor! Find out what makes her stand out as one of our favorite Betterists.
What type of Betterist are you?
Reformer Pilates
What inspires you to do your job?
I took my first pilates class in 1995. After one class I was hooked. I was born with scoliosis and nothing has ever …
“Being happier requires you to thinking about feeling good, feeling bad, and feeling right.” – Gretchen Rubin
We all could use an energy boost or pick-me-up — we just forget how. Simply put, we get so caught up doing what is required of us day-to-day that we forget to take five minutes to breathe (which makes all the difference in our mood and energy levels). Ultimately, happiness is what we are seeking for a more fulfilled life, and we shouldn’t forget how to achieve that. So we at Betterfly put our minds together to come up …
Pamela Miles joins Betterfly and other Reiki teachers/practitioners in a chat to discuss Reiki in the medical field AND self-initiations. Pamela Miles has been practicing Reiki since 1986 and has most recently has been seen speaking about Reiki on the Dr. Oz show.
What advice do you have on how to begin the process of collaboration in the medical field?
I am always so happy when people ask questions about medical collaboration because this is an important way for people who wouldn’t otherwise know about Reiki practice to have access to its benefits. And …
Reiki could be one of the most mysterious and phenomenal experiences in our lives. If we just let it.
Reiki is a holistic healing practice that promotes wellness and balance, and reduces stress. It was developed by Mikao Usui the early 1920s, and brought to the US by Usui’s student Chujiro Hayashi and his student Hawayo Takata in the late 1930s. Since then, Reiki practice has been taught and adapted by various teachers worldwide. To learn more about what Reiki is all about, Betterfly gathered a group of Reiki practioners into an online chat room …
Zumba®
Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that has taken the world by storm since its inception in the U.S. in 2000. Its program is designed in such a way to benefit any person, regardless of their current fitness level, age, or weight. And here’s the kicker: Zumba® actually yields results. Those who have taken classes can verify why Zumba® is not just any kind of fitness program: it eliminates the effort of working out by creating an exciting, high-energy club-like atmosphere (minus the shots of Patron).
Zumba® itself is …
