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 …
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 …
Do This, Not That: Beginner Workout Edition
We've all tried committing to working out before. More often than not, we're great at it for a week or two, and good ol' life gets in the way. Each time this happens, it's harder and harder to get back to some kind of workout routine. So let's talk about some ways to help you get back on track and …
It’s Okay To Be Selfish
Yes, you read that right. Being selfish when you need to be is okay--but when is being selfish considered "needed"? Surprisingly enough, more often than you'd think. I'm not talking about being selfish in terms of how we teach children not to be selfish, I'm talking about being selfish with our time …
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 …
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 …
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 …