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 - …
Tips For Self-Control This Thanksgiving
The season of eating is nearly upon us! Whether you start near Halloween or you hold out until Thanksgiving, this time of the year can be VERY challenging to keep ahold of self-control when it comes to eating. While I think it's important to enjoy your favorite dishes (yes, including your mom's …
You Deserve Some “Me Time”
Everyone needs alone time. It's important to take time for yourself. Believe it or not, spending time in solitude is one of the best ways to improve your relationship with others and yourself. It might feel weird at first if you're not used to being alone, but integrating "me time" into your life is …
Skip Class: Try At-Home Yoga
I'm sure, at this point, we all know what yoga is. We know what it looks like and we all probably have that one friend who is obsessed with it. To be honest, they're on to something. Yoga can benefit our bodies in so many ways. However, not everyone feels comfortable going to a class or exercises in …
There’s An Herb For That!
I know a lot of people choose camps - they are either coffee people or tea people. However, herbal tea is something both parties should try to get on board with because herbs are truly amazing when it comes to aiding certain ailments. If you fall into the "coffee or die" camp, this might sway …
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 …
Set the Tone for a Great Day
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 …
3 Tips for Productive Food Shopping
Making a trip to the grocery store can be stressful, expensive, confusing, and a lot of the time, very time-consuming. We’ve all had those days where we go out to the store with a plan in mind for the items we want to buy, but end up walking out of the store $20.00 over budget, missing key …