The Sleep Foundation has some great tips on what can help you get better daily rest. The tips, in my opinion, that you can’t deny are the following: Establishing a routine - Deciding on the certain hours of sleep you need (in order to be healthy and productive). Everyone is different. People typically say everyone should ...
Knowing your ingredients
Ever been shopping and pick up a packaged good and look at the back and wonder, whoa? Why so many ingredients? What is that word? It’s kind of scary to think what goes into some of the food we eat - with or without realizing it. Over the past few years, especially since being gluten ...
[Playlist]: Stress Less
Sometimes a playlist is all you need to take a step back and relax. Whether it's playing in the background at home, at work as you get an assignment done, or as you unwind from the workday. Or even a Saturday morning as you take in the weekend. Check out the playlist now and take in ...
Moderation is Key
Written by contributing blogger, Sonia Sahota. With summer approaching, I have been trying out all sorts of diets and cleanses to become "beach body" ready. I found myself spending a ridiculous amount of money just to have bottled juice that consists of ginger, lemon, and green tea a few times a week. I finally realized how ...
Exercise Anywhere, For Real
Because sometimes you don't want to go to the gym, or don't have the budget or the time. There are plenty of other options, including ways to work out at home (or on the go). Nowadays you don't have to buy dvd sets, you can stream the lessons or have an app at your disposal ...
Workout Tunes are a Must
Working out can sometimes take a little motivation, and a playlist to kick you into gear, is the perfect ticket. Tunes you can rock out too, dance to, imagine being Beyonce to, or just plain being "boss" to at the gym. And of course when you run that 10K (or 1 mile, whatever). Rock out on ...
Cultivating strong habits
Written by contributing blogger, Audrea Laffely. Habits are extremely important. Our daily habits form the type of life we lead every day, and the type of person we are. I myself used to have some very bad habits that were ruining my happiness, health and productivity. They were the type of habits that didn’t benefit me, ...
The power of touch
A simple hug or embrace can be extremely powerful and uplifting. It allows a level of comfort to coarse through us, as an endorphin would. It allows us feel relief, comfort, love, and other positive feelings that we may have been lacking until that hug or embrace. Many of us go through our day-to-day running around, ...
When is being Selfish ok?
We grew up being told that being selfish is a bad thing. We should be kind and selfless and give ourselves to others and causes. We should give ourselves and our time. We shouldn't just think of ourselves, and our own wants and needs. Life isn't just about...us. As we grow older, that becomes even more ...
The Beauty of Letting Go This Spring
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Spring is here and the season beckons for rebirth and renewal from the harsh winter of life. And with a new season comes the beauty of just letting go. Letting go is not always easy...whether it is an item that has sentimental value or a person or situation in your life, it ...