March is National Nutrition Month! Don't worry--I'm not here to lecture you. We all know we're supposed to eat healthy, but it honestly gets hard. There are so many quicker, more convenient options (and let's not forget about those evil cravings). So instead of a lecture, I think it'd be better if I …
For the Love of Your Eyes
Being able to see and being visually stimulated is such a huge part of our lives, that most of us take it for granted. We don't think about how easy or convenient it is until something goes wrong. I mean think about it, from doing chores around the house to doing work to driving, to watching tv, we …
Take a Stand!
If you work a typical nine to five job, you’re well aware that much of your day is spent seated at your desk. With the increased trend in wearable fitness trackers reminding us to stand up every hour, people are beginning to understand the benefits of standing up once every hour. If you don’t wear a …
Let Change Inspire You
As human beings, it's almost like we're hardwired to resist change. So you shouldn't feel bad if you find it hard to change--even when you know that changing is what's best. We all have our reasons for resisting change. Some of us are afraid to fail, some of us feel we don't have to time or energy. …
Wellness Festivals: What They Have to Offer
Lately, I've been seeing a new trend come across my feed and searches. Wellness festivals? Never heard of them. From all the pictures I've seen, they look enticing. So, I decided to look into what a wellness festival really entails. First: What are wellness festivals? Wellness festivals are an …
New Semester Success
It's that time of year again. The free-to-do-whatever, lazy days and late nights are coming to an end. The start of another school year is approaching quickly. Whether it's your first or last year, the beginning of a new semester can be stressful and overwhelming. Hopefully, the following list of …
When Life Knocks You Down…Stand Back Up
Last week was one of "those" weeks. Nothing was going my way. Back luck was my middle name. Life just kept knocking me down. Check it out... Hurdle #1: Hanging out with my roommate in the kitchen. Making dinner, laughing and talking about the weekend. So I go to open my kitchen cabinet and a tub of …
An Act of Kindness a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
“The noblest act is that of making others happy.”— P.T. Barnum Altruism is most commonly described as a selfless act that benefits solely the individual acted on. Research says that those who partake in altruistic acts regularly may be gaining more than their recipients. Physical Health One study …