Ever hear the expression "got up on the wrong side of the bed?" It basically means that for no reason at all, you're in a bad mood the second you open your eyes in the morning. You're irritated by everything and nothing seems to go right. Then when your head hits the pillow at night, you think to …
Mindful Eating vs. Mindless Eating
Imagine the following scenario: you're sitting on the couch, scrolling through your phone, watching How to Get Away With Murder, and mindless munching on a bag of chips. Sound familiar? Thought so! We've all been there. However, mindlessly snacking isn't that great for our health. It also sets us up …
Brain Workouts
Ever feel like your mind is clouded or foggy? Do you have trouble thinking things out when you’re especially stressed out? Those busy weeks when our brains are working overtime can leave us feeling not our best. Pair this with lack of sleep and a list of things to do, it can feel like you’ll never …
Don’t Forget to Breathe
Feeling like you can’t breathe? Feeling stressed or anxious? I mean, during this stressful time, I don't blame you. I'm actually right there with you. But let's try not to forget to breathe every once in a while. Taking a moment to focus on your breathing is one of the easiest ways to regulate your …
Managing a Non-Structured Life
For most of us, life looks a lot different right now. Some have kids at home full-time, others are working from home, and some people are now full-time online students. We don't have to worry as much about getting to the gym, commuting, or keeping a strict sleep schedule. Because we've all lost our …
Resilience: Your New Secret Weapon
Resilience. It's your ability to recover from difficulties and adverse events. Think of yourself as a human rubber band. When you get stretched out, do you spring back into shape? In other words, when you face trials and tribulations, are you able to recover? Individuals who are resilient bounce …
A Great Day Starts with a Great Morning
Imagine the following scenario: you oversleep your alarm, stub your toe getting out of bed, it's raining cats and dogs outside, and you're out of coffee. Immediately you think to yourself, "this is the worst day ever!" And there you have it: you just set your intention for the day. Those six little …
Bad Habits Make For Good Resolutions
With the turn of the year approaching, comes the always anticipated (or dreaded) New Year's resolutions. Now if you're like most people, you probably stick to your resolutions for a month or two, and then stop trying. There's no shame in that--I'm the exact same way! So this year, I wanted to try …