Traveling is underrated in my opinion. Specifically, road trips. They don't have to be quiet, boring, and never-ending. Instead of looking at it as a burden, you can make it fun. I mean, don't get me wrong, you're still going to have to spend hours in the car, but throughout the drive, there's a …
Recognizing Burnout Before It’s Too Late
We've officially made our way to one of the busiest times of the year. School is in full force and time management is a must. Taking breaks is a must. Being honest with yourself is a must. We, as people, thrive off of structure, but with many moving parts and small details, we almost begin to …
Bedtime: Not Just for Kids
I'm not afraid to say it--I have a bedtime. Normally this is anywhere between 10 and 11 at night (depending on when I finish up my work). Most people tend to focus on the amount of sleep they get when in reality, regularity is just as important. Having a sleep routine can lower your risk of obesity, …
Do You Need More Sleep?
It almost feels like being tired every day is just part of being an adult. If you ask someone how they're doing, they could be doing either good or bad. Whether they're one or the other, they'll also almost always be tired as well. Forever thinking about a nap, and hitting the bed at the end of the …
Your Shoes Could Be Killing Your Workout
Now I'm sure you've heard that getting the right type of workout shoes is important. Have you really looked into this, though? Probably not--I know I haven't! Even though there are endless shoes for the seemingly endless types of workouts, most people just buy whatever shoe fits and feels …
Baby Steps Towards Nutritional Success
Changing your eating habits can be a really difficult thing. Why? Well, they're habits--they're hard to break and hard to start. However, not impossible. Taking baby steps, or setting small goals towards an overall eating habit can be a great way to reach nutritional success! It's important that …
How to Stop Taking Criticism Personally
Does anyone really like criticism? I don't think so. As humans, we want to be liked, fit-in, and interact positively with others. So, naturally, when someone begins to criticize us or our work, we can take it personally. Sometimes we might overreact, get defensive, or feel the need to attack …
Stop Ignoring That Foam Roller
Using a foam roller has been popular among athletes, coaches, and therapists, but people at all levels of fitness are able to use them. They can be incorporated into a warm-up or cooldown of a workout or part of a daily routine. Sometimes they can be used for therapeutic reasons. Foam rolling is …