I recently started a new habit of walking outside and embracing nature every day. My initial reason for incorporating daily walks in my routine centered around improving my cardiovascular and respiratory health. Like most people, I was aware that daily walks in nature had other far-reaching benefits, however, I didn’t realize the life-changing benefits that […]
11 Ways to Improve Your Mood in Less than a Minute
If you’re human, you probably could use a few really cool ways to improve your mood fast. Let’s face it, we are living in unprecedented times of uncertainty that are, of course, bring new and unique challenges. Even if, like me, you’re typically upbeat and positive, you still may be faced with challenges that try […]
How To Improve How You Feel About Yourself Now
Let’s face it, we all have days where we feel less than perfect about ourselves. Our hair just doesn’t seem right, or our clothes are fitting too snug or too baggy. Or maybe our energy levels aren’t what they should be. Even a lousy night’s sleep can set us on edge. Even though days like […]
How To Soothe Your Overactive Mind
Do you ever feel super amped up mentally? Wound up or restless? Are you sometimes plagued with “racing thoughts”? Believe it or not, these can all signs of mental anxiety. Feeling mentally overwhelmed or “pumped” can happen to all of us at some time in life. Unbeknown to many, this is one of the common […]
5 Elements of a High-Quality Self-Care Routine
Self-care talk is all the rage right now. But what is it? How can you ensure you’re practicing it correctly and getting the benefits? Self-care can be defined as the action to promote one’s own physical, mental, and emotional health. According to the American Psychological Association, self-care “is a multidimensional, multifaceted process of purposeful engagement […]
How Exercise Can Improve Your Focus & Concentration
I’m sure you are well aware of the positive impact that exercise can have on your overall health, weight loss, and even your energy. But how familiar are you with the impact that exercise can have on boosting your cognitive function? Simply put, physical exercise is beneficial to just about every aspect of the human […]