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mental wellbeing

Simple Boundaries for Being Truer to Yourself to Support Mental Wellbeing

by Jen Wynn

Being true to ourselves is a tremendous avenue for supporting mental wellbeing and our personal ability to thrive. Like many other practices, it’s a lifelong journey that’s ever-evolving with the lessons we learn over the years — and we can… Continue Reading →

Support Your Mental Health This Winter

by Jessica Malen

Do you dread the winter season because it makes it difficult to stay in good mental health? We have some suggestions for ways to keep your mind and body happy this winter. Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Seasonal… Continue Reading →

Why Taking a “Mental Vacation” Is So Important and How to Do That

by Maya Munot

Are You Taking a “Mental Vacation” Each Day? Whether your answer is yes or no to the question above, we encourage you to check out this article. You’ll learn about the importance of taking a mental vacation as well as… Continue Reading →

Five Foods To Boost Your Brain

by Jessica Malen

If you’re trying to take care of your brain, it’s important to focus on fueling yourself with the nutrients your body needs in order to support brain health and optimal mental function. Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and B vitamins… Continue Reading →

The Mental-Health Bargain of Your Homegrown Garden

by Jen Wynn

Preparing for the first sprout of spring may help shield us from those pesky winter blues that might be heightened during the current pandemic. Much like the perks of travel planning for our mental wellbeing (mentioned in our December newsletter),… Continue Reading →

Where to Find the Appropriate Mental Health Care

by Maya Munot

How to Access the Right Care Finding the right mental health care for you and your family can be a daunting task. Where you go for help to find the right mental health care depends on the age of the… Continue Reading →

Feel Good Foods

by Jessica Malen

Your gastrointestinal tract is lined with a hundred million neurons – the same stuff that’s in your brain! This means your digestive system doesn’t just help you to process food, it also helps monitor your emotions. The function of those… Continue Reading →

Celebrating the Effects of Exercise on the Brain

by Heather Mearns

There is enough research out there to tell you how good exercise is for your body, but do you know just how good exercise is for your brain? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently held a webinar called… Continue Reading →

How to Get Out of a Rut While Working Remote

by Kristy Hegner

You may have been working remote for some time now and have gotten into somewhat of a routine. You may also be living in social isolation, especially if you live by yourself. Despite getting somewhat used to this new normal,… Continue Reading →

Your Eight-Week Meditation Challenge

by Heather Mearns

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 →

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