When is the last time you spent time in nature? Just enjoying the sunshine, scenery and smells. Even the thought of it reduces stress, lowers your heart rate and makes you feel calmer. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the best things you can do for your mental health. Research confirms this. We ...
We are in the crunch season for the holidays. Many people are hustling and bustling. Stress is in the air. There are the gifts to finish purchasing, menus to be planned, food to be bought, and figuring out who is going where. Perhaps you are navigating among a few families and trying to figure out ...
Learning to relax is something we all need to do. Life and work are stressful. Many of us go through our days with a list of tasks that never end. It is important to recharge your batteries, as even the energizer bunny will wear out. In addition, it is important for you to take care ...
What would you think if I told you that there is something very simple that you can do to improve your mental health, physical health, and body image all at the same time? Would you believe it? Would you challenge yourself to do it? Well it is true and the answer is yoga. Yoga, How ...
Does having a stress free holiday sound like an impossibility to you? Well it isn’t. There are many things to enjoy about the holidays, so how about keeping the good stuff and letting go of the bad stuff? Here are some things you can do to have a stress free holiday. Ease up on your ...
Are you feeling stressed out, anxious or depressed? Perhaps you are ruminating over something or worried about a past or future event. There is something very simple that you can do to get yourself out of your head. And that is to be in nature. We all have a desire to connect, belong, and feel ...
The Power of Unplugging Have you thought about how attached to your phone, texts and social media? Everywhere you look people are on their phones. We need to know exactly what is going on as soon as it happens. I just got back from one of the most amazing trips of my life. Ten days ...
There are many tools for anxiety treatment. In addition to challenging negative thinking patterns, relaxation techniques have also proven to reduce stress. These are wonderful to practice on a regular basis, as the benefits are numerous: Decrease heart rate Decrease blood pressure Slows down breathing Decrease muscle tension Slows down racing thoughts Helps keep you ...
