The past year was filled with some of the most challenging times that any of us has ever had to deal with. The global pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and problems that have left people struggling to find motivation, and as the lockdowns and restrictions continue, people are still searching for it. LA-based model, Celina Smith, understands the importance of motivation, having launched a successful modeling career that continues to grow.

The evolution of fashion has been fascinating. When looked at with the right pair of eyes, it has aided style, function, and form. For versatile fashion designer Andrea Tankovitz, it has helped develop a culture of the mind that fosters consistent improvement and creativity. In this article, Andrea talks about what it takes to become successful in the fashion business.

Healer and reiki teacher, Carol J. Robinson (@angelsamongusreiki) says one of the key modalities she teaches her students is one of the most predominately used forms of reiki practiced worldwide - Usui reiki. This specific type of reiki is named after Dr. Mikao Usui, who reintroduced this form of Japanese energy healing in the 20th century. You will find Robinson teaching this (and more) at Angels Among Us Reiki, a healing centre based in Manitoba, Canada.

Taking a chance on a sport is a well-respected pastime. Over time, however, the industry has shrunk. Many people don't see the draw of handicapping anymore. Others consider it a waste of time and money. Yet, a global catastrophe seems to have caused the pastime to rise out of obscurity, and sports analyst firm TrustMySystem sees massive growth coming to the handicapping scene in a short time. They claim that the pandemic will change the face of online sports handicapping. Based on their predictions so far, their suggestions might not be so far-fetched.

In pursuit of success and wealth, we tend to forget the importance of our health. We put aside our well-being to work long hours and spend most of our days in front of screens. Some of us fail to ever realize that our jobs and the stress of everyday life are weakening us physically and mentally until it's too late.

All of us are living in a digital age. From paying an electricity bill to communicating with someone close, whatever we do, we do it digitally. Among so many digital things, there is one thing that has always been a hot topic of conversation, and that is social media.

Good health is not a happenstance. People who get there follow certain habits to stay fit and active. Adam Gunton, best-selling author, and life coach lists five daily habits towards developing a fit lifestyle.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a series of tragedies that will stay with the world for a long, long time, even after the world has defeated the virus, or at least learned to live with it. With an unprecedented loss of life and a global recession which was, according to the World Bank, "the worst since World War II," it's extremely difficult to find glimmers of hope in all that darkness.

Needless to say, the COVID-19 pandemic struck the whole world by surprise, affecting every sector and causing millions of people to lose their jobs. The leisure and hospitality industry was one that suffered by far the most considerable losses since April 2020, as efforts to contain COVID kept Americans homebound.

We entered the year 2021 with a greater appreciation for the work of hairdressers and barbers. The global pandemic had kept many of us from the salon, and after several months without a cut or a trim, it showed.