Yoga is a form of exercise and mindfulness that can provide many health benefits for both the mind and body. Not only does it allow for an increase in flexibility and strength, but it also gives opportunity for reflection and relaxation. If these are factors that you would enjoy incorporating into …
Home Base, Home Space
All too often when an individual decides they are interested in becoming healthier, they might have some preconceived notions of what that means. Eat "good" foods, work out and you should lose weight - right? While those changes definitely help in the long run, sometimes a very blatant source that …
Ringing in the New Year with Better Food Choices
As we prepare for the New Year, most of us are left deciding if we even want to take part in resolutions this year. I get it. Making resolutions is hard (and a little frustrating) because most of the time we can't stick to them for more than a month. Well, let's change that this year. Let's all ring …
It’s Time for Some Self-Growth
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. And luckily …
If You Have Test Anxiety, This One’s For You
"Don't forget, there's an exam next Tuesday!" Great...I'll start stressing now! Let's pump the brakes on those kinds of thoughts. We all get a little nervous before taking tests or exams, but for some of us (me included), can get so in-our-heads about being tested on our knowledge, that we blank. …
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 …
Make the Healthy Swtich
If you’re like me, there are certain foods you just refuse to give up. Do you really think I could go a day without peanut butter? Come on. But seriously, I am all for eating the foods you like. Life is too short to cut things out of your diet, however, making that certain food a little bit …
Form Over Speed, Always
I don't know why, but sometimes when I work out, I feel pressure to go through the entire workout as fast as I can. I'm not sure if my brain is saying "the faster you go, the better the workout", but my brain's wrong. Even though high-intensity workouts keep your heart rate up, that shouldn't cost …