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. …
‘Sleepy’ Clean
When you think of the word 'hygiene’, what comes to mind? I imagine it's something along the lines of wearing deodorant, brushing your teeth, changing your underwear, showering or bathing daily, and generally not stinking. However, I’m willing to bet that sleep didn’t come to mind. As a matter of …
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 …
What I Learned From Backpacking For 4 Months
On New Year's Eve of 2016, I flew the 10,000 hours (okay, it was probably like 16) from Seattle, WA to Queenstown, NZ with just enough hiking and camping gear to fit in one pack. For the next 3 months, my boyfriend at the time and I, hitchhiked and backpacked our way from Queenstown, NZ on the South …
How To Tame Anxiety
A moment of vulnerability and honesty: this time last year was probably the hardest and darkest time in my life - there was an incident that caused my anxiety to spike to an all time high, which meant that eating, sleeping, and focusing on work and school were not only a challenge, they felt …
Affirmations For Positive Thoughts
Last year, 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 these …
How To Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Attainable
Happy New Year's Eve!!!! I love how much hope comes with the turn of the new year; while you can make goals and resolutions at any time throughout the year, there is something about entering a new year with a clean slate, positivity, and motivation. However, unless your goals are realistic and …
A New Year, A New Mindset
It's nearly New Year's Eve! Now that the excitement and chaos of the holidays are almostttt over, it's time to get back into the swing of things. Even though the New Year doesn't actually mean a new start, it is a symbol of change. That's why so many people try to "reset" some of their bad …