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 …
Outside The Box Self-Care
Many blogs and journals say that you should do one thing for your mind, one thing for your body, and one thing for your soul every day to live a healthy and positive life. However, not many provide out of the box ideas for such self-care activities! Here are 4 ways to spice up your self care …
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 …
Diary Of A Healthy Kid
Most people have some sort of experience keeping a diary or journal, or have at least read “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” or “Dear Dumb Diary” in their youth. It can be fun to write about your annoying coworker, doodle smiley faces in the margins, or cringe at old entries about your middle school crush. …
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 …
Valentine’s Day When You’re Single
It's almost February 14th...the day to celebrate love, the beloved or the dreaded, Valentine's Day. This holiday can be very polarizing - if you are in a relationship, it can be romantic. If you are single, it can lead to a lot of insecurity and possible bitterness. In years past, even when I have …
Operation “Land Your Dream Job”
Everyone fantasizes about their dream job. A job that feels less like a chore and more like a passion - right? But how do you go about finding, and landing for that matter, the perfect job? What seems like a simple task can be stressful and nerve-racking. However, with the proper guidance, that …
Tips for Living a Waste Free Lifestyle
The average American makes 4.3 pounds of trash per day - now imagine that multiplied by the amount of people in the US alone. The trash that we put into our environment has a direct effect on not only our planet but, our health. The greenhouse gasses that are emitted from trash can have devastating …