Do you have a project that you've been meaning to start? A book you've been meaning to read? I mean, literally, any goal you've been putting off? I wouldn't believe you if you said no. Okay, even if you don't have a goal or project that comes to mind, you can choose anything you want. Autumn is the …
Recognizing Burnout Before It’s Too Late
We've officially made our way to one of the busiest times of the year. School is in full force and time management is a must. Taking breaks is a must. Being honest with yourself is a must. We, as people, thrive off of structure, but with many moving parts and small details, we almost begin to …
Mindfulness and Exercise
What do you think about when exercising? Is it a time for you to let you mind wander, or do you tend to stay focused on the task at hand? I recently found myself becoming incredibly bored when working out and started to question if I could incorporate some meditation or mindfulness techniques into …
6 Tips For Stress-Free Travel
Whether you are flying, bussing, or driving, travel (especially around holidays!) can be STRESSFUL. Everywhere you look is expensive flights, horrible traffic, long lines, stern TSA employees (we hope not!) - it can be really overwhelming. So here are some tips for the most stress-free travel this …
Why Rest Days Are So Important
In order for your body to rebuild itself after exercise and prevent injury, recovery is a must. If you are a lifter, it’s important to know that each muscle group you work, you need 36-72 hours of rest in between. Furthermore, it can take anywhere from 24-48 hours for your muscles to become sore …
Mid-Semester Burnout?
Well, everyone, we've made it (halfway). But now that mid-semester is nearly 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 …
You Can Have Whatever You Like (Workout Edition)
Are you feeling down since you cannot go to the gym and get that workout in? Or are you feeling more lazy than usual being locked inside and not being able to go anywhere? I know I am. Listen, we're all feeling a little stuck to the couch lately. So don't be too hard on yourself. It's not just me …
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 …