Since 1992, April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Stress is something that everyone experiences to varying degrees, which is why this month is extremely important. Stress can have debilitating effects on both lifestyle and physical health, so understanding… Continue Reading →
Meditation has many benefits including decreasing anxiety and improving sleep quality. Today, when feeling stressed is all too often the new normal, improving your meditation practice can be key to decreasing your daily stress. Meditative breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous… 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 →
“We can never have enough of nature.” – Henry David Thoreau Time and again, studies suggest spending time in nature can be beneficial to our total wellbeing. So can mindfulness, so why not combine the two? Try the following mindfulness practice the next… Continue Reading →
How to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Busiest Workdays Slowing down can be challenging when you are moving full-speed ahead five days a week. We’re constantly bombarded with emails, phone calls, text messages and meetings – the list goes on. Consciously… Continue Reading →
Did you know you don’t have to be a spiritual guru or even have any prior experience to start practicing meditation? Meditation is for everybody. If you can sit still for a few moments and breathe – you can meditate…. Continue Reading →
Close your eyes. Take a long, deep breath in and exhale. Feel better? The simple act of being inside one’s own mind is not only crucial for centering one’s thoughts, but also for enhancing creativity. A study conducted at the… Continue Reading →
Studies Show Long Working Hours Can Be More Destructive Than Productive We’ve known for a long time that overworking oneself can lead to a plethora of negative consequences, such as stress, anxiety and now heart disease. Even though this information… Continue Reading →
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