Thank GOODNESS talking about and caring for our mental health has become more normalized and acknowledged as a necessary aspect of overall wellbeing. Nowadays, there are multiple ways to take care of our mental health at the tip of our fingers; for example - self-help apps, online therapy, mental …
Why Talking is A Good Thing
Calling all my chatty-cathy's and oversharers--you're welcome here!! Self-disclosure is actually super beneficial. Believe it or not, we tend to talk about ourselves 40% of the time. It's not a bad thing though, that's just how normal, casual conversations go. Disclosing information about yourself …
Affirmations For Positive Thoughts
Not too long ago, GUADS put out an Uplift Podcast episode all about Body Image. Now, I'm not going to give it all away (give it a listen!), but I thought now might be a good time for a post about affirmations. It's normal to occasionally not feel your best, your hottest, your smartest, etc. Ideally …
Vision Boards: Making Your Dreams a Reality
Close your eyes and imagine your ideal life. What do you see? Where are you? Who are you with? What have you accomplished? Here's another question for you: how are you going to make these dreams a reality? In walks the vision board... Ask me what my favorite part of my bedroom is and I'll answer …
How to Be More Mindful
What exactly is mindfulness? To be mindful is to be more aware, open and present in the moment. Between the daily chaos and stress, it can be challenging to take a second and be tuned into your thoughts and feelings. Making an effort to practice being more mindful isn't as hard as you may …
How To Detox After Indulgence
With the warmer weather finally here, I know a lot of us are getting into summer mode. For many, this means trips to the beach, nights out, weekend adventures...all the things that make summer so loveable! However, summer may also bring a disruption in normal exercise routines, an increase in …
Tips for Staying Hydrated
The month of June is upon us, which means the warmer spring weather is finally upon us. We all know how important hydration is year round, but it becomes increasingly important as the temps rise and we spend more time outside. One of the most forgotten ways to boost your health is to STAY HYDRATED. …
The Dark Side of the Sun
According to the CDC, approximately 5 million people are treated yearly for skin cancer. This number could be much lower if people took the time to wear sunscreen daily, throughout the year. Most people tend to think it is only necessary to wear sunscreen during the summer, sunny months. Many …