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 …
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 …
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 …
Lessons from the Mat: Confessions of a Yoga Enthusiast
There was a time in my life when I turned up my nose at the thought of yoga. Stretching and moving around on a mat for an hour? Boring! I would have rather run, lift weights, or play a sport. However, my opinion changed when I actually decided to go to a class. By the end of the hour, my legs were …
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“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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Vision Boards: Making Your Dreams a Reality
Close your eyes and imagine your ideal life. What do you see? Where are you? Who are you with? What have you accomplished? Here's another question for you: how are you going to make these dreams a reality? In walks the vision board... Ask me what my favorite part of my bedroom is and I'll answer …
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 …
Stressed? Try These Deep Breathing Exercises
We've all heard the suggestion to "take a deep breath" when we get overly activated. Why? Because taking even just a few deep breaths can slow your heart rate, calm your mind, and deactivate your sympathetic nervous system (responsible for the "fight or flight" response). Performing breathing …