Success & burnout: 5 ways to reduce stress for high achievers
On the outside, you’re accomplishing big things - running a business, crushing it at work, getting your steps in, being a good friend, partner, sibling, child, etc. … but perhaps you feel like the more you chase after your goals, the more your mental & physical health takes a toll. You find yourself craving more rest, more relaxation, more time to just be. Here are 5 steps to healing burnout.
The importance of habits + 7 habits to reduce stress
The tricky thing about transformation is that you can’t always see when it’s happening, so it’s only natural for us to think that big, extreme transformations must require big, extreme efforts.
But that’s not really how transformation works. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. When you break it down, dramatic transformations are the result of small, seemingly insignificant actions that you repeat on a daily basis - also known as your daily habits.
5 reasons you should prioritize blood sugar
Many people think blood sugar is only something to worry about if you have diabetes, but this topic is important for everyone. Blood sugar is often overlooked when people feel off balance, but a lot of common problems (including hormones/hormone imbalance, fatigue, cravings, weight gain, and skin problems) can be improved by simple shifts that balance blood sugar.
10 Easy Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle
Health doesn’t always have to be complicated. Follow these 10 easy habits for building a healthier lifestyle.
How to Stay Well While Balancing Work, Life, and Travel
Work-life balance can be hard enough and being able to work from anywhere adds a whole new element. Not everyone has this ability, but if you do, you recognize that it can be a balancing act. I feel extremely lucky that I can do what I need to do from wherever I need to be. Here’s how I prioritize staying well while working on the go…
9 Tips for Better Digestion
As with anything, find what works for you. Digestion can be complicated and uncomfortable, but here are a few simple ways to encourage proper absorption, avoid extra air bubbles or indigestion, and stimulate smooth movement.
The Scoop on Your Poop
Healthy bowel movements are so important for overall wellness. Constipation, diarrhea, even tiny "deer droplets" can be a sign of an unhappy gut. Here are some general signs you’re, um, well digested…
Mental Health Resources
A curated list of just a few of the mental health resources available for consultations, crisis intervention, awareness, and inspiration.
6 Ways to Create Better Sleep Hygiene
Sleep directly effects both our physical and mental health. Lack of sleep can lead to decreased brain function and immunity, mood swings and irritability, increased anxiety and weight gain. It serves as a major mechanism for overall health and can greatly impact our longevity.
Relationship Reflection - Healthy Boundaries, Balance, and Self-Awareness
Take a moment to reflect on your relationships. As humans we crave connection. It's important to consider how these connections are impacting you. Set boundaries. These can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial, etc. Unhealthy boundaries might consist of allowing others to define your worth, feeling responsible for someone else’s feelings, or doing something that makes you uncomfortable to make someone else happy.
Establishing a Healthy Relationship With Food
Our relationship with food may not be the most apparent relationship in our life, but it’s one of the most important. Whether or not you’re a foodie, you need food to survive, you’re around it every day, and it’s been around since the day you were born (and here to stay).
The Best Mindfulness Practices For Each Type of Person
Mindfulness therapy is becoming widely used in the world of psychology because it has such a deep-rooted and impactful potential. Mindfulness has been around for thousands and thousands of years, with beginnings from Buddha. However, this Buddhist practice has grown and morphed to keep up with the new world, and we are continuing to use it in adaptable ways. Mindfulness doesn’t have to be woo woo and spiritual.
How Social Media Impacts Our Mental Health
Social media is constantly growing and continuously impacting our society. One area, in particular, that might be affected is mental health. I wanted to do some research on the real impacts social media has on our mental health. I think it definitely gets a bad rap, but are there any positives? As in most cases, I like to look at both sides to really get the whole picture. Here's what I found...
2021 Reset For Mind and Body Living
Happy (almost) New Year! This past year has created challenges, growth, and change, for better or for worse. Many of us are ready to begin the new year with a more positive mindset resulting from a better world. It's important to remember that there are only certain aspects of this new year that we can control, so let's focus on those parts and make them the best we can.
Benefits of Exercise and How to Make it Easy
Most people know that exercise is good for them. It can help you lose weight, makes you happier, and helps you live longer. But what most people don’t consider is why?
Well, here’s your answer!
Holiday Grief - How to Cope During the "Most Wonderful Time of Year"
The holidays can be filled with joy, family, laughter, and giving. But, for some people, this time of year can bring on intense emotions and unwanted feelings, especially when missing someone they used to spend these special times with.
5 Breathing Techniques For Anxiety & Stress Reduction
This year has been anxiety-provoking for everyone. Anxiety can be scary, especially when you aren't sure how to control it. Breath work can be extremely beneficial when feeling overwhelmed. There are many different breathing techniques, and each person may have their own. Read on for five different yogic breathing styles to decrease anxiety or stress.
Inflammation Station
This word is thrown around a lot, but what is inflammation and what do we do about it?
Inflammation is basically your body's response to threat. It's how we fight infection, kick start our immune system, and provide protection. Too much inflammation in the body can be negative and cause a variety of issues including joint pain or digestive problems. Chronic inflammation can also be a sign of an autoimmune disorder.