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 …
Life’s Simple 7
Have you ever wondered what steps you could take to improve your health over a long-term period? The American Heart Association published a study that found that people with high genetic risk factors for heart disease could significantly lower that risk if they implemented seven lifestyle …
Taming Anxiety
I hope this has not been the case for you all, but the past month has been pretty hard for me - there was an incident that caused my anxiety to spike to an all time high, which means eating, sleeping, and staying present have been challenging. While many of us have dealt with anxiety at one point or …
A New Year, A New Mindset
Now that the excitement and chaos of the holidays are almostttt over, it's time to get back into the swing of things. Even though the New Year doesn't actually mean a new start, it is a symbol of change. That's why so many people try to "reset" some of their bad habits. Mental health or mindful, …
Live in the Moment
At the current moment, I am sitting outside of my favorite local coffee shop. Even though it's still technically winter, it's 68 degrees out, I'm drinking an iced green tea, and there isn't a cloud in the sky. It really couldn't get any better than this. However, one thought keeps popping into my …
How To: Deal With Conflict
Conflict is something we all have to deal with, but also something that no one likes to deal with. For the most part, none of us have control over when conflict occurs or how extreme the conflict may be. What we do have control over, is how we react. If you tend to get anxious when dealing with …
Spice Up Your Kitchen With These Super Foods
We have all been there one time or another. You have had a long day at work or in class and just don’t feel like cooking a healthy meal. Or, you default to your standard macaroni and cheese because of the simplicity. Lucky for you, I am here to introduce you to five unique superfoods that are not …
Get Yourself a Quarantine Buddy
I'm not sure if it's just me, but lately, quarantine has been getting to me. I've had enough "me time" and I'm missing seeing my friends and family more than usual. During this time it's no surprise that we're starting to feel lonely. (I'm going to assume it's not just me so I feel better lol). Even …