For many, the effects of diet culture don’t leave us unphased- myself included. One of the things that impacted my perception of food the most was the idea that eating breakfast would lead to weight gain- that it was an unnecessary use of calories. This mentality spread far and wide with …
Sore Back? Build a Strong Core
Do you ever feel that aching, tired, sore feeling in your lower back? Maybe you feel it when you’ve been sitting at your desk for too long, or even standing without support may trigger you. If you have lower back pain, that soreness right at the lower curve of your spine, you’re not alone. According …
The Path to Wellness
In a world that often moves at a relentless pace, the ancient practice of yoga emerges as a sanctuary for those seeking balance and well-being. Beyond the graceful poses and serene meditation, yoga offers a lot of benefits that extend to both the body and the mind. Let's dive into the advantages …
How To Have Tough Conversations
Unfortunately, having tough conversations with the people around you is exactly how it sounds. It’s tough- it comes from and strains relationships. Knowing how to talk to someone you love, or hate, or have to work beside, is so important to functioning in our everyday life. Fortunately, this trait …
How to Enjoy your Workouts More
Finding the right motivation and enjoyment can make or break your workout session! This is something that I am still consistently working on, as I am in the process of becoming more consistent with finding physical movement that makes me happy and improve my self-esteem. Find a comfy/cute …
How To Cope With Big Life Transitions
For many of us, Spring and Summer may be a time of huge transitions. Some of us have or are graduating, starting new programs, new schools, new jobs, new relationships, even moving to new cities or states. During these times of great change, it can be easy to feel ungrounded and lose sight of what …
Weekends Made For Wellness
Have you ever had a great week where you’re making healthy choices about every day? You’re eating well, cooking your own meals, getting to the gym, and then…the weekend rolls around. Ah yes, how I have a love/hate relationship with weekends. It’s easy to think of the weekend as time to enjoy …
The Hidden Health Benefits of Good Posture
I have been told for my whole life to improve my posture- imagine there’s a string coming out of the top of your head, on and on. I have heard all the analogies, all the cues to try remembering how to present myself well to the world. But good posture isn’t just about looks. It turns out, there are …