Let me paint a picture: You get up in the morning refreshed and motivated to knock out your work for the day, but after an hour, you begin to fidget and open up new tabs and make lists for other tasks and and AND - all of the sudden four hours have gone by and hardly anything is done. Sound …
Mid-Semester Burnout?
Well, everyone, we've made it (halfway). But now that mid-semester is here, so is the burnout. Burnout tends to get the best of us, and most of the time, we don't even notice burnout till it's really affecting us. You're not alone in this though, at one time or another, we've all experienced burnout …
Moving in the Morning
To some, getting out of bed and going to work out first thing in the morning is the only way to start the day. To others, nothing could sound less appealing. However, if you’re one of those people who don’t find themselves hitting the snooze button every morning, getting to the gym or doing a home …
Make Your Salad a Meal
Salads are an ideal approach to increasing your vegetable intake and reducing your consumed calories. Although, if you find yourself eating a salad and feel unsatisfied or hungry only a couple hours later, your approach to a salad may not be what is right for you! Below are some tips to leave you …
10k A Day!!
At some point in time, you may have heard that you should strive to take at least 10,000 steps every day. Reaching 10,000 steps a day provides many health benefits; while some days it may seem as if 10,000 steps is easy to attain if you’re having a productive day, other days may make it difficult to …
Sidewalk Challenge!
Are you finding it hard to get or even stay active? That's okay. I've tried this activity with the family I babysit for, and the kids love it. It's called the sidewalk challenge! It is great for kids but it can also be modified for individuals of any age. The only supplies you will need for this …
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 …
Move to Improve Your Mood
Ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed and think you’re bound to have a bad day no matter what you do? Seeming as if you can’t revamp your mindset. On those days I have found the best way to feel better and adjust my attitude is by exercising. This has helped me to challenge myself to work out …