The winter is in full swing. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays and ringing in a brand new decade, it can be easy to forget that the winter is naturally a time for rest and rejuvenation. In nature, many animals hibernate during the winter season and enter into a long rest in preparation for the busy spring and …
Weekends are a time to recharge, but many of us know all too well that the looming dread of Monday and the week ahead can quickly drain your Sunday battery. Even when you love what you do, sometimes your workweek has already subconsciously begun before your weekend has even ended. This feeling of anxiety or anticipation, commonly referred to as …
Imagine this scenario. It’s Friday night, and your dinner plans were canceled unexpectedly. Do you frantically attempt to make new plans with another friend? Or do you gleefully embrace the sudden alone time? The thought of being home alone on a Friday night can be very uncomfortable for many people. In fact, the idea of being alone any day of …
You know that eating well, drinking lots of water and exercising will keep you healthy. But, did you know that your friendships can be just as important for maintaining your health and well-being? Many studies have shown that the impact of positive relationships in our lives can be astounding. Friendships and positive social interactions have been shown to reduce the …
There’s nothing better than a good night of sleep. In fact, it’s one of the best things we can do for our mental and physical health. A deep, continuous sleep has amazing restorative benefits that help us perform at optimal levels throughout the day. But, we all know what it’s like when we don’t get enough sleep: we can get …
When you take your health and wellness seriously, you will naturally start to feel your best. And when you feel your best, you are better able to take care of yourself, your work and the important people in your life. One way to put your best self forward is to establish a morning or evening wellness routine. Healthy habits can …
Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and that means that summer is coming to an end. Whether you welcome the crisper days and pumpkin everything or you are a total beach bum, you can’t deny the amazing benefits of bright, sunny summer days for our physical and mental health. As the unofficial end of the summer, there’s no reason not …
Do you leave work feeling completely drained? Do you lose sleep thinking about all of your to-dos for the next day? Are you regularly ready to pull your hair out? If this sounds like you or someone you are close to, then you know firsthand that work-related stress spills over into your personal life and impacts your emotional well-being and …
How do you manage stress or difficult emotions? We all have our own strategies–exercise, yoga, meditation and journaling are just a few of the go-to stress relievers for many people. Today, we are going to share one very easy technique that is proven to be an effective way to process emotions and clear your head. Free writing is a tool …
Self-care is quite the buzzword these days. If you spend any time on social media, you are likely bombarded by images of “self-care” – all perfect-looking, orchestrated images of bubble baths and beautifully illustrated journals. These kinds of pictures can make us feel like self-care has to be absolutely perfect to be effective or even worthwhile. The good news is …
