Undoubtedly, we've all heard the term "Mindful Eating" at this point. Mindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present moment through separately acknowledging thought, feelings, and sensations. These practices are being used more and more to calm anxiety, enhance meditation, and - you got it - …
Intuitive Eating 101
We've all heard the term "follow your intuition". Growing up, my mom used to always tell me to trust my gut. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Maybe you've been told something similar. But did you know that your intuition can also guide your eating habits? Story time: I used to …
Diary Of A Healthy Kid
Most people have some sort of experience keeping a diary or journal, or have at least read “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” or “Dear Dumb Diary” in their youth. It can be fun to write about your annoying coworker, doodle smiley faces in the margins, or cringe at old entries about your middle school crush. …
“Ask the Trainer”: Writing Your Own Exercise Routine
Do you have fitness goals but can't seem fork out the money for a personal trainer or a swanky online workout program? Can't say that I blame you! Personal trainers are way overpriced. However, what if you were able to write your own workouts, no trainer involved? That would solve all your problems …
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Mindfulness Exercises to Combat Overeating
Have you ever experienced a moment of indulgence that led to overeating? Haven't we all - it's the holiday season?? If it happens once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about. But if it happens frequently, you may wonder if you have an overeating problem which can also be referred to as a “food …
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 …
Stretches To Do Before Bed For Better Sleep
Among natural sleep remedies, from drinking chamomile tea to diffusing essential oils, stretching is often overlooked. But this simple act may help you fall asleep faster and improve the quality of your sleep. A 2016 review of studies found a link between meditative movements (such as tai chi and …
What is Mindfulness? A Simple Practice for Greater Wellbeing:
Are you mindful or is your mind full? And how do you tell the difference? The mind is a great tool for problem-solving, but it’s not great at settling down and being with what is. Most of the time, the mind is wandering around in the past or the future rather than in the present. Want to learn how …
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