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Some habits quietly sabotage our energy, focus, and relationships. Most people already know what to start doing—eat better, meditate, sleep more—but few pay attention to what they should stop doing. Improvement begins when you clear space for better habits to grow. Key Takeaways Stop overcommitting, comparing yourself, hoarding clutter (physical or digital), saying “yes” too

The Mental Reset: Small Habits That Make a Big Difference Mental health is shaped by daily patterns, not just major events. The way you sleep, eat, move, and relate to others builds your internal baseline—either strengthening or draining your ability to handle stress. Self-care doesn’t need to be elaborate or time-consuming to be effective. In

A mid-life crisis isn’t always about flashy cars or dramatic moves—it’s often a quiet nudge that something inside you needs to shift. It can creep in subtly, with restlessness, dissatisfaction, or the feeling that you’re stuck in a life that no longer fits.

Life rarely stays in one lane. Whether anticipated or unexpected, major life transitions often shake the ground beneath your feet. The upheaval can be thrilling, traumatic, or a strange mixture of both. But through all the changes—both joyous and devastating—you’re still you. And if you learn how to approach these shifts with clarity and resilience,

You don’t need a PhD or the homeschool setup to raise a child who loves to learn. What matters more than educational credentials or resources is the environment you create at home—one that values curiosity over perfection and questions over answers. That kind of energy starts with you, the parent, and how you interact with

Teaching your child how to make smart, healthy choices is one of the most important roles you have as a parent. The habits they develop in their early years often shape their future, influencing their physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. While no parent can control every decision a child makes, you

Challenges are an inevitable part of life, often appearing as obstacles that test our resolve and creativity. However, these hurdles can also serve as powerful catalysts for growth, pushing us to explore new paths and develop skills we never knew we had. By shifting our perspective, we can view challenges not as threats but as

Congratulations to CFG’s President and Medical Director, Dr. James Varrell, on being named a Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doc for 2020! Visit his posting here: https://www.phillymag.com/find-a-doctor/james-varrell/