How have you been sleeping? Paying attention to your body and how you are feeling is one of the first steps to improving your health. Sleep patterns may have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the change in… Continue Reading →
Winter is officially in full swing. With colder temperatures and shorter days this time of year, we generally spend more time indoors. We can spend this extra time indoors for relaxation: maybe catch up on some indoor craft projects, work… Continue Reading →
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault What are you grateful for? Going into the holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on what we… Continue Reading →
Wearing a face mask in public has become largely an everyday occurrence. What do you notice when you put on your mask? Do your glasses fog up immediately? Do you suddenly become more aware of your breathing? Do you notice… Continue Reading →
According to the CDC, regular handwashing (particularly before and after certain activities) is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and prevent the spread of germs to others. Yes, you can avoid colds and the flu most of… Continue Reading →
Regardless of age, gender, race and socioeconomic status, stress affects everyone in some degree. Personal, cultural, technological and physical stress can take a toll on your daily routines. However, not all stress is bad. We can experience eustress, or positive… Continue Reading →
Stressed out? Can’t stop worrying or thinking about something? Can’t focus? Feeling upset? Sometimes we feel like we’re caught in a tornado of thoughts and emotions. The exercise below is a quick and easy method for feeling more centered on… Continue Reading →
Picture this scene: leaves blowing in the wind, water moving down a river and the sun peeking through the sky. Birds are chirping in the distance. You take a deep breath, filling your lungs with fresh air. Connecting with nature… Continue Reading →
Like most tasks in life, one of the hardest aspects of exercising is getting started: taking the first step, signing up for the first class or jogging that first mile. Exercise has countless benefits including improved mood, better sleep, increased… Continue Reading →
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Breaking down your goals into a manageable plan can be the difference between aspirations and accomplishments. You may want to reduce stress, be more fit, lose weight,… Continue Reading →
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