All posts by R.C. Liley

I'm an ex-mutual fund accountant who left the cubicle world to be a stay-at-home dad to my beautiful little girl, Avery, who entered our life on 11/15/13 and handsome little boy, Wes, who joined our family on 11/19/17. Also happily married to my wife, Kelley, as of 8/17/07. Sorry ladies... :) Fitness and nutrition is of the utmost importance in our family and we strive to reflect this in our daily life. I always prepare our meals at home and only go out if it's a special occasion, and even then I tend to not get much. Food should be fun and a joy to eat, not something quickly consumed from a fast food chain or scarf down before the next meeting. I have come from strictly logging high miles to train for the next marathon to keeping exercise varied and focusing more on strength. I still enjoy going for a run when I can, but nothing crazy, and I prefer hill sprints while pushing my daughter, Avery in the stroller. She loves it and I get a great workout! I want to show the world how to appreciate their body and feed it real, wholesome food while moving more throughout the day. In doing so, everyone would be healthier, happier, and we'd all live in a better place as a result. I blog mainly about my life as a stay-at-home dad and frequently include reviews, participate in campaigns, and share my thoughts on fitness and nutrition. If you ever have any questions or thoughts to share, please reach out as I'm always open to listening or helping others however possible. That is, when I have free time since Avery is and my wife are the number one priorities!
Lifestyle, Tips

How to Stay Positive and Motivated as a Busy Professional

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As a busy dad and working professional, it can be tough to stay positive and motivated throughout the day. Juggling work and family responsibilities can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough no matter what you do. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to stay positive and motivated throughout the day, despite the challenges that come with being a dad and working professional!

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1) Set goals and make a plan

One of the best ways to stay positive and motivated is to set goals and make a plan to achieve them. When you have specific goals in mind, you can focus on what’s important and stay motivated to achieve them. For example, if you want to increase your productivity at work, you might set a goal to work for a certain number of hours each day or week. Or if you want to spend more time with your family, you might set a goal to come home from work at a certain time each day. Having specific goals will help you stay positive and focused on what’s important.

2) Take breaks

Another important tip for staying positive and motivated is to take breaks when you need them. It can be easy to get caught up in work or family obligations and forget to take care of yourself. However, it’s important to remember that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Make sure to take breaks throughout the day to relax and recharge, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Go for a walk, listen to music, or do something that you enjoy. Taking breaks will help you stay refreshed and motivated.

Also, try to schedule some “me time” into your week, even if it’s just an hour or two. This is time that you can use to do something that you enjoy without stress or obligations. Doing things that you enjoy will help you relax and recharge so that you can stay positive and motivated.

3) Find a support group

Another great tip for staying positive and motivated is to find a support group. It can be helpful to talk to others who are going through similar challenges. They can offer advice, support, and encouragement. There are many online groups that you can join, or you might even be able to find a local group in your area. But, again, having a support system will help you stay positive and motivated.

Also, don’t forget to lean on your friends and family. They can offer support and encouragement when you need it. Let them know what you’re going through and how they can help you.

4) Do something nice for yourself

In addition to taking care of yourself, it’s also important to do something nice for yourself. This can help you feel appreciated and motivated. For example, treat yourself to a new book, take a relaxing bath, or go out to eat at your favorite restaurant. Whatever you do, make sure it’s something that you enjoy. Doing something nice for yourself will help you stay positive and motivated.

Also, don’t forget to celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem. Reward yourself for a job well done, and take some time to enjoy your success. This will help you stay positive and motivated.

5) Reward yourself

Finally, don’t forget to reward yourself for your achievements! When you reach a goal, take some time to celebrate your success. This will help you stay motivated and inspired to keep going. Buy yourself a new outfit, take a trip, or treat yourself with some Delta 8 Gummies. Whatever you do, make sure you give yourself credit for all of your hard work.

In addition, try to set small goals so that you can celebrate your accomplishments more frequently. This will help you stay motivated and inspired to continue working towards your larger goals.

By following these tips, you can stay positive and motivated as a busy dad and working professional. However, it’s important to remember that you are not alone in this journey. There are many other dads out there who are juggling work and family responsibilities. You can connect with them for support and encouragement. In addition, don’t forget to take care of yourself and do something nice for yourself. When you make your well-being a priority, it will be easier to stay positive and motivated throughout the day.

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How You Can Help Create A Healthier World

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Keeping ourselves healthy is, naturally, priority number one. Taking care of the health of our family is tied with that. But, even if you weren’t already concerned with the wider world, that’s a feeling that can tend to come as we get a bit older. The desire to help leave one’s mark on the world and to help face health issues across society is a common one. But you might be wondering, what can you do to help? The truth is, you might be able to do quite a lot.

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Raise awareness

The age of information technology and digital media has done a lot to make us all much more aware of health problems out there than ever before. However, you can help, when it comes to things like cancer awareness or campaigns around specific illnesses, lend what platform you can, talk to family members, and be aware of symptoms and warning signs to look out for.

Donate blood

When it comes to offering some practical and accessible help, then you should never doubt the importance of those who donate blood, especially on a regular basis. That blood can be used to save lives, including for infusions for those who are going through life-saving surgeries. Finding a blood donor center near you is always a good idea.

Contribute to disease eradication

It’s not always that diseases are here to stay and we just have to accept them and find ways to better live around them. Smallpox and rinderpest have already been eradicated and there’s a good chance that we can get rid of some others. Polio eradication is one of the big medical fights going on right now. Contributing donations to help with the eradication of this disease could end up in another major win for the history of human medicine.

Volunteer your time

There could always be more people on hand to help those who are in need. Volunteering your time and learning the skills necessary to be there in a crisis situation can result in life-changing help for people in your community. You can learn to become a volunteer EMT, for instance, when there’s an emergency and the usual services really need some additional help. For those who don’t want to be in a crisis situation quite as much, there are plenty of care services that can use volunteers, too.

Teaching good family health habits

While “charity begins at some” shouldn’t be used as a cop-out to avoid helping those beyond your front door, there’s no doubt that some of the biggest influence you play is going to be felt at home. Taking a serious look at the health habits of the family, from how much everyone works out to the meals that you’re putting on the table every night, will have a ripple effect on the health of your kids for years to come, and perhaps even how they raise their own kids.

You’re not going to cure cancer by yourself. However, by contributing and collaborating with the helpers already out there, you can do a lot more to improve the health of the world than you might otherwise.

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Let’s Split Up – an Outrageously Active Game for Teens

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If you have teens or just enjoy fun games and want to be in the Halloween spirit, Let’s Split Up is the perfect option. Starlux Games has many fun games that keeps you active with your friends and family, and Let’s Split Up is one of them! See the key details below and get your games so you can start playing!

An active horror game! Run, seek, hide, record your living will, beg for mercy, leave creepy notes. It’s Suburbos vs the killer in this real time, riotous horror game.

  • HORROR THEMED: It’s “Suburbos” vs “The Killer” in this real time, riotous horror game
  • FOR AGES 12+, 4-12 PLAYERS: A unique, teen-oriented game that’s active, social and exciting
  • GAME NIGHT: For a teen party game, group activity and even family game nights
  • EXCITING & DIFFERENT: Memorable gift option and exciting alternative video games
  • REQUIREMENTS: A front door, room to run and hide, cell phones, an adventurous spirit