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 …
Quarantine Rut–Time for a Brain Boost!
Whether you find yourself drifting in concentration or finding difficulty in remembering little details here or there, here are some amazing foods to give you that extra brain boost! Foods That Help You "Level Up" Coffee. If you’re sleep-deprived, you may find yourself reaching for that extra …
Not the Freshmen-15, but the “Quarantine-15”
Understandably so, we're all a little worried about our overall health during social distancing. Especially because gyms are closed, many parks are closed, grocery stores just don't seem overly safe...the list of changes can go on and on. One of the biggest changes has taken place right in our …
Upgrade Your Outsides While We’re Trapped Inside
I'm talking about gardening people!! Well, not just gardening...yard work in general. Before you say "eww", hear me out. Think about yard work like two birds, one stone situation. You'd be able to accomplish a chore you've probably been putting off as well as getting some exercising without really …
Avoid Boredom Eating With This
If you're anything like me, you've fallen victim to boredom eating during social distancing. Because of this, I've really been working towards trying new recipes to find something that's filling and healthy. I'm not typically someone who likes protein bars or shakes or things like that. When I …
Coronavirus 101
Regarding the current health scare, the most important thing you can do is educate yourself on how to protect yourself and others. Firstly, we're not going to let our negative thoughts, fears, and worries spiral and make us go panic-buy toilet paper. (Sorry--an awful joke, I know). But on a real …
Get Moving During Social Distancing
So, by now, we're all aware that we should be practicing social distancing. That's fine and all, except gyms and other fitness centers, are closing. How can we stick to our workouts or health goals without a facility to complete them at?! We may not be completely out of luck. Firstly, there's always …
For the Love of Your Eyes
Being able to see and being visually stimulated is such a huge part of our lives, that most of us take it for granted. We don't think about how easy or convenient it is until something goes wrong. I mean think about it, from doing chores around the house to doing work to driving, to watching tv, we …