Getting motivated to smash your workout routine can be tricky. A secret for reaching your fitness goals sooner? Institute a daily practice of meditation and mindfulness. A holistic approach that focuses on both your body and mind will help you achieve your weight loss or fitness aspirations sooner and sustain them in the long term. It [...]
Meditation is a practice for the mind and body that creates a sense of calm and a feeling of relaxation. It is said to have many health benefits such as reducing stress, improving concentration, and uplifting mood. This is why people looking to enhance their overall well-being may want to include meditation in their daily routine. [...]
Everyone is talking about Coronavirus and it is taking a toll on our mental health. Thinking, living, and dealing with the situations caused by this virus has increased feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety. One of the side effects of these increased feelings is reduced sleep quality and overall sleep time. Thinking, living, and dealing [...]
What is Mindfulness? The Greater Good Science Center defines Mindfulness as “maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment.” In order to successfully practice mindfulness, it’s important to cultivate a calm and non-judgmental state of mind. A form of positive aging, mindful aging provides older adults with a means of [...]
Meditation has been around for thousands of years but there are still many myths that surround it! These myths – or misconceptions, to use a more appropriate term – are among the reasons why people are hesitant about joining a yoga class. This even as the prices for yoga classes are among the most reasonable in [...]
Oh, January! Between meeting family that you haven’t seen in a while, putting off work till the new year, indulging in holiday revelry and making plans to be a ‘new you’, the holiday season leaves a lot of pressure to contend with. Moreover, the shift from holiday-brain to work-brain can often be jarring. Stress doesn’t just [...]
Anti-aging lessons are something that you can use when you realize that you have to do some things that will be good for you. You should consider applying these anti-aging tips because they can change the way that you will live your life. You just have to be sure that you make the right anti-aging changes [...]
A lot of common treatments for depression include prescription antidepressant medications, which help balance neurotransmitters in the brain that affect emotions and mood. In addition to medications, there is a wide range of psychological treatments for depression. Psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy are just some of the most common methods used for treating [...]
In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, it is far too easy to get lost in your own mind, weighed down by the pile of thoughts about work, relationships, technology, and your social life. When there are a million different things that are all begging for your attention, it is easy to forget to take [...]
Does it ever happen to you that you forget to go to work? Or to go to the bathroom, go to bed, help the kids with their homework? Yet, no matter how essential exercise can be, it’s very likely that you’d skip a day at the gym, or forget your workout gear at home. In this [...]
A lot of people view meditation as some sort of hippie dippie practice that doesn’t accomplish anything. For many people, they have a hard time separating the idea of meditation from the mental image of sitting cross legged on a yoga mat, chanting “ohm” and trying to clear your mind to a blank state. This can [...]
According to Sarah Fader, “If you’re a human being living in 2017 and you’re not anxious, there’s something wrong with you. She’s right about one thing, anxiety is definitely on the rise. But rather than view the carefree among us as unicorns, perhaps there’s a more proactive approach to dealing with anxiety? One that puts us [...]
While some may call it a hunch or a lucky guess, others will come to know this sixth sense as our third eye. For those who are looking to cultivate their third eye chakra and expand their minds, it can be difficult to know which path to take. While everyone's journey will be different, we've gathered [...]
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s nearly impossible to escape stress and anxiety. With your smartphone always at the ready, your boss has access to you via email around the clock. Your family and friends can text you at any time with a request. Your significant other is always a phone call away, ready to dole out [...]
For busy moms, finding time for yourself can become a challenge when you have to juggle so many demands like family, work and maintaining a household. Even though your role as a mom is full of incredible and fulfilling responsibilities, they can still leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. This is why relaxation and meditation are [...]
Carpooling the kids. Work. Meetings. Commuting. Exercise. Errands. Dinner. Repeat. It’s no secret that life is hectic today, and it may seem as though there’s never a single minute to spare just for you to relax, reflect and recharge. But mindfulness doesn’t have to be something that takes a huge chunk of time out of your [...]
The start of the New Year tends to bring up a feeling of freshness and a clean start, if you will. Perhaps you are looking at 2018 as a new year and a new you by focusing on your personal health and well-being. If that’s the case, then a good place is to start is with [...]
We all have a certain amount of stress that we experience every single day. Sure, there might be some days where there is no stress at all, like when you have decided to stay in bed all day while watching movies and eating pizza that you had delivered to your home. However, other than those types [...]
The want to escape stress and unwanted thoughts and feelings is natural. However, it’s much better for you to seek natural solutions versus binge eating, excessive drinking, or engaging in other unhealthy acts. Therefore, what you really should be seeking are pastimes that won’t make you feel lousy the following morning. There’s no hangover associated to [...]
It’s the buzzword it seems everyone is saying—mindfulness. When you think of mindfulness, you may think of hippies, granola, and frolicking in a meadow. But what does mindfulness really mean? The very definition of mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, [...]
Drug addiction is disempowering. In addition to compromising your ability to think clearly, substance abuse can ruin healthy relationships and cause you to make decisions that compromise your safety. For these reasons and more, individuals who are interested in overcoming their drug addiction should begin the recovery process immediately. If you're looking for strategies that will [...]
Life can be difficult. We often make choices that lead to unintended consequences. A path we take may lead us to a place that we did not intend to go. Perhaps, we did our best to improve our prospects in life by working hard at a career. The path appeared clear enough. Unfortunately, while we [...]
A morning routine is an integral part of a productive day. In fact, how you spend your mornings can make or break your day. For example, if you wake up in a bad mood, you are more likely to have a bad day. Your day should, therefore, begin with the right routine that consists of healthy [...]
Living holistically is about honoring the human body’s natural needs and balance while respecting the greater natural world. Finding and living this equilibrium has many benefits. "Living holistically is about bringing balance into everyday life, the body and the surrounding world." Here are 10 awesome reasons why holistic life is really worthwhile: 1. Flushes your [...]
