What exactly is self-discipline? Well, it is self-control. It’s the ability to avoid the excess of unhealthy habits that can lead to poor consequences. Discipline can help you build a healthy mind which is very important to build a healthy body. Why Should You Build Self-Discipline? Reduce …
Body Image, Weight, and Acceptance
Believe it or not, just about everyone has struggled with body image at one point in their lives. Humans like to be comfortable in their surroundings; when it feels like we are different from everyone else, it can lead to a downward spiral of self rejection and low self-esteem. Since body image has …
How To Tame Anxiety
A moment of vulnerability and honesty: this time last year was probably the hardest and darkest time in my life - there was an incident that caused my anxiety to spike to an all time high, which meant that eating, sleeping, and focusing on work and school were not only a challenge, they felt …
A New Year, A New Mindset
It's nearly New Year's Eve! 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 …
It’s Out of Our Control
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball. Difficulties come out of left field and catch us off guard. Most of the time, it's an event that we have no control over. And if you're like me, someone who hates to feel as though they have no control over a situation, you become frustrated or anxious when …
How to Be More Mindful
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 …
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 …