This time of year is so full of fun and excitement, isn’t it?! What’s that – you’re a bit busy? Maybe a little stressed? Ah, adulting. Remember when you were a kid and this time of year was all about hot chocolate, cookies, and presents? Well, today I’d like to bring back a little of […]
Feeling stressed, tired, or worn out? Don’t have time to attend yoga or don’t have a sitter for your little ones? No problem! This 5-minute meditation plan is exactly what you need to get your day back on track. Stress has become a daily hazard of modern life but it doesn’t need to be. I
If there were ONE thing I could magically change overnight, it would be this: helping women learn how to stop feeling guilty for putting themselves first. We women are sabotaging ourselves by putting ourselves last on the list – if we’re on the list at all! Whether it’s our spouse, our kids, our friends, our
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Have you wondered how you can go about transforming your mind? Our minds work in mysterious, almost magical, ways. They are so powerful, we aren’t even aware of the incredible number of tasks they are performing every day! To be able to get so much done, however, the brain has learned certain “shortcuts” –memorizing old
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When spring arrives, you often want to reset your body and life. To start a new healthier lifestyle, begin with your morning routine. The way your morning goes can make all the difference in your energy, focus, and mindset throughout the rest of the day. Journal Every Morning Morning routines not only include what you
If you want to get healthier this spring season and detox your body, it starts with what you put into your body. While you do not need to do a juice cleanse just to be healthier, adding more fresh juice is a great idea. Here is more information on juicing during this time of year.
Mindfulness is something you may have seen in the devotional section of bookstores, as part of a yoga DVD, or in various health and wellbeing stores. You may already know that there are different aspects to mindfulness, including meditation. What you may not know are the benefits of mindfulness in your life. Before you think
Finding something to be happy about just once a day can be difficult. Finding something to be happy about so that you are a happier person overall can seem almost impossible – especially during trying periods of our lives. If you are finding yourself in this situation, you may be wondering how to get out
So let me start off by saying right off the bat: I’m not crazy. Well, at least not when it comes to this 😀. Because here’s what I want to tell you: Gratitude can help you reach your happy weight. No, I’m NOT making this up! Read on ‘cuz I’ve got facts. Let’s start with
Ah, the fall season! Isn’t it just wonderful? The cooler nights, the colored leaves, the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg wafting in the air from the local coffee shop… Wait – can we have that?? Beautiful, you can have anything! I’m here to tell you my three tips for getting through Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL)
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Ugh, the dreaded Halloween haul. I cringe every year when my kids bring back a bucket-full of sickly, sugary sweets that they want to eat all at once. I used to “help” them by helping myself to their stash, slowly reducing the size so that they got less. But that didn’t exactly help me feel
If you’ve been following me for a while, you may have noticed that Fall is my absolute favorite-est time of year! It’s not just the falling leaves, the crisp mornings, and the delicious baked goods that this season provides (though those don’t hurt!), it’s also because my birthday lies smack-dab in the middle of this
You’re busy, I know. You’ve got a million things on the “To Do” list and never enough time to get them all done. How can you find more time for yourself? You wear all the hats – from project manager to teacher to scheduler and beyond. Oh, and that’s before we even start talking about
Transitioning to Real Food…How many of us have tried all the diet fads and are just plain tired of it all, not even sure WHAT we’re supposed to be eating anymore?? We’re lethargic, prone to colds and flus, we get headaches and backaches and figure it’s just a part of life, right? Well, what if
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When you’re motivated to get fit and healthy, it’s easy to want to get to the gym and to change your diet completely. You’re all in, you’re ready for this, and you love every second of it. Once your motivation is gone, however, it’s easy to fall back into old habits such as skipping a
We’ve all experienced it – we set our alarm for 7AM with the best of intentions, but when the time comes, we hit the “snooze” button repeatedly and start our day much slower than we hoped. Starting the day sluggishly sets a disappointing tone for the rest of the day. It’s hard to feel motivated
Stress is one of the biggest health issues that many people face today. Few people spend enough time sleeping each night due to work obligations. As a result, many people have to rely on caffeine in order to stay awake and energized. Stress can play a negative role in a person’s health over a long
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Do you feel like you’re not living the healthiest life possible? Are you struggling with balancing life’s tasks and your overall health? As basic as this sounds, everyone can benefit from a little alteration to their daily life routines. Read below for the 5 things you can do right now to live a healthier life!
Since the 1970’s, a new food trend came about with the goal to reduce sugar intake in people. This was believed to be a way for people to more easily manage weight and, the idea was, that less sugar means fewer calories and, therefore, less weight gain. But is that really the case? After another
Ginger tea is a caffeine-free herbal infusion with a warming, spicy aftertaste. By drinking it daily, you can enjoy countess health benefits. In this article, I will be listing five of these benefits. Benefit 1 – Improved Blood Circulation Drinking ginger tea on a daily basis enhances your blood circulation. This ensures that all