Dean and Marcie Whalen™
from the WhalensEnjoying Outdoor Family Activities Together
Time out in nature, for kids and adults alike, offers incredible short-term and life-long benefits. From improved sleep, emotional wellbeing, immune health, and more, the benefits of being outdoors are undeniable. And with “family” being one of our top core life...
Why Pushing Past Your Limits is Important
Only you have control over the limits that you set for yourself. But are you pushing past your limits or setting a low bar for yourself? It may feel nice and cozy in your comfort zone, but we’re sharing five reasons why you should consider reevaluating your goals...
Three Simple Ways to Combat Anxiety
Real life is hard, and really tough things happen. We understand that hardships, and even tragedies, occur in our lives, and sometimes it’s more than we can bear alone. We want to say right away that this isn’t the type of anxiety we’re talking about in this blog....
Four Ways to Reframe and Overcome the Fear of Failure
We want to let you know, before getting started, that we get it. The fear of failure is a real thing, and it takes time—and a lot of courage—to overcome it. We have had our own journey with failure and have learned many lessons over the years (both in business and...
First Time Parents: What We Wish We Knew
There’s no shortage of information on the internet showing us “how to” do this and “steps to” do that. It’s no different with parenting advice. So, if you’re first time parents, this type of “how to be a parent” messaging can be more overwhelming than...
Three Secrets to Success in All Areas of Life
We’re so grateful for the successes we’ve experienced in our lives, but we must admit, they didn’t come without growing pains. We’ve learned many lessons over the course of our entrepreneurial journey, and we want to share these secrets to success with you. ...
Three Signs That You’re Growing As A Person
Am I actually making progress? Sometimes we get caught going through the motions, and we forget to check in to ensure that we are developing and evolving. Whether in life or in business, it’s essential that you take a good look at your daily actions so that you...
Three Steps To Achieve Freedom From Too Much Clutter
Are you feeling anxious and finding it hard to focus? Are you easily annoyed over the smallest things? In case you’re wondering why you are constantly stressed out, it might help to take a minute and observe your surroundings. Do you see a messy room overflowing...
Four Practical Tips To Stay Productive When You Feel Exhausted
The deadline for several projects you are working on is looming, and you desperately want to finish your work, but your head is aching and your body feels weak. Sound familiar? Almost everyone can relate to the above scenario because we have all been there at one...
Increase Mental Prowess As You Age: It Is Possible With Brain Plasticity!
Everyone knows the importance of exposing young minds to various ideas and knowledge. We want to teach useful skills and instill good values early because of the notion that children’s brains easily adapt to stimuli and therefore learn faster. This principle may be...