Although the holidays can be some of the best times of the year, sometimes they can be really stressful. The high demands and pressures of shopping, cooking, baking, traveling, cleaning, hosting (the list can go on and on), can take a toll. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed from these …
Christmas On A Budget
Like many of us, I love this time of year! The lights, the music, the cheer - just love it. However, if you are on a budget (#GradStudentLife), this time of year can also feel daunting and hard to navigate. With multiple Secret Santa and White Elephant parties on top of honeys, friends and …
How To Practice Mindful Eating
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 - …
6 Tips For Stress-Free Travel
Whether you are flying, bussing, or driving, travel around the holidays can be STRESSFUL. Everywhere you look is expensive flights, horrible traffic, long lines, stern TSA employees (we hope not!) - it can be really overwhelming. So here are some tips for the most stress-free travel this holiday …
8 Fitness Products That Actually Make A Difference
If you feel like your workout has plateaued or you just want to change up your routine, you have some options. Believe it or not, not all advertised exercise products are scams. Some actually do work! We're going to talk about 8 fitness products that will actually make a difference during your …
5 Ways to Boost Immunity
'Tis officially cold and Flu season, SO - real quick, just to make sure we're all on the same page...immunity is your body's way of fighting off infection. The immune system protects your body from germs and cell changes that could make you sick. Since we're surrounded by germs every day, this is …
If You Have Test Anxiety, This One’s For You
"Don't forget, there's an exam next Tuesday!" Great...I'll start stressing now! Let's pump the brakes on those kinds of thoughts. We all get a little nervous before taking tests or exams, but for some of us (me included), can get so in-our-heads about being tested on our knowledge, that we blank. …
Baby Steps Towards Nutritional Success
Changing your eating habits can be a really difficult thing. Why? Well, they're habits--they're hard to break and hard to start. However, not impossible. Taking baby steps, or setting small goals towards an overall eating habit can be a great way to reach nutritional success! It's important that …