As smartphones, tablets, and laptops have become a central part of most Americans’ lives, we have all felt the effects – literally. The constant use of electronic devices has begun to take a physical toll on our bodies, as most of us who spend hours looking at screens all day can attest. We know …
Stressed? Try These Deep Breathing Exercises
We've all heard the suggestion to "take a deep breath" when we get overly activated. Why? Because taking even just a few deep breaths can slow your heart rate, calm your mind, and deactivate your sympathetic nervous system (responsible for the "fight or flight" response). Performing breathing …
Struggle With Morning Routines?
Raise your hand if you’ve tried (and failed) about a million times to will yourself into being an early riser. If you have felt pressure, but your body is telling you otherwise, you are not alone. There are endless guides on how to become an early riser, but what about the night owls among …
Is Meditation For Me?
Is it true that mindfulness is the door to release and relaxation? Meditation practices have evolved and expanded greatly over the recent decade. An increase in books, podcasts, phone applications, and technique classes has reached the lives of many individuals, introducing them to discovering …
Raisin Brain: Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness is defined as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally”. By regularly engaging in mindfulness activities, you can reduce your stress levels, which can lead to better mental and physical health. However, the idea of engaging in …
Tips For Emotional Healing
We love to keep it positive here at Get Up And Do Something, but that pesky little truth about life is that sometimes negative things happen. There are a lot of things outside of our control that positive thinking can't always fix, so I wanted to share a different kind of post today: Tips for …
Resilience: Your New Secret Weapon
Resilience. It's your ability to recover from difficulties and adverse events. Think of yourself as a human rubber band. When you get stretched out, do you spring back into shape? In other words, when you face trials and tribulations, are you able to recover? Individuals who are resilient bounce …
Why Mornings Matter
By forcing myself to get up early, I give myself enough time to get all of (or most of) my responsibilities for the day completed. When you add a couple of hours to your day, you wouldn't believe how much more you can get done. The morning grogginess is gone before you know it. Hopefully, you'll …