The day after Christmas, and how do you feel?? Okay, okay, maybe you read the article on how to have self-control but it you weren't able to fully practice in (it's the dang pie's fault and we all know it). You know what? IT'S OKAY. Take a deep breath with nothing but gratitude for that amazing, …
You Deserve Some “Me Time”
Everyone needs alone time. It's important to take time for yourself. Believe it or not, spending time in solitude is one of the best ways to improve your relationship with others and yourself. It might feel weird at first if you're not used to being alone, but integrating "me time" into your life is …
Don’t be Stressed This Holiday Season
Although the holidays can be some of the best times of the year, sometimes they can be really stressful. The high demands and pressures of shopping, cooking, baking, traveling, cleaning, hosting (the list can go on and on), can take a toll. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed from these …
Motivation for Success: Making Changes Last
Finding the motivation to reach our goals can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. We know it's there somewhere...but we just can't seem to obtain it. To address this issue, health coaches and behavior change specialists often use a method called motivational interviewing. This …
Emotional Intelligence Outshines IQ
The idea of emotional intelligence, which dates back to the 1960's, is the new staple assessment of human intelligence. An individual's IQ had been the primary assessment of intelligence. Though IQ is important, emotional intelligence is necessary for individuals to take the next step forward. This …
It’s Out of Our Control
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball. Difficulties come out of left field and catch us off guard. Most of the time, it's an event that we have no control over. And if you're like me, someone who hates to feel as though they have no control over a situation, you become frustrated or anxious when …
Social Wellness: How Do You Measure Up?
We’ve all heard of physical health; how we feel after exercising, how we function when sick, or feeling sufficiently rested. Mental health is the way we look at ourselves, perceive the world, and why we do certain things daily. However, social health has become a category all its own. The way you …
Relaxation Day 2022
Happy Relaxation Day 2022! If we're being honest, I think this is one of those made-up "national holidays" that Facebook promotes, HOWEVER rest and relaxation are such an integral part of our health and wellbeing do why not celebrate it?? Now I know most of us still have our work responsibilities …