It's easy to hate on ourselves and pick at ourselves for the littlest of things...usually things that no one else notices, but us. But why don't we change the story...make it about self appreciation and loving yourself and who you are, vs. picking at the little scabs and wounds. Here are a few ways to get ...
New beginnings
As Daniela put it in her post about endings - new beginnings are just around the corner. We don't always realize at the time of stress or frustration that there is something else waiting...waiting to be discovered. Recently a lot of friends of mine have been going through a rough time. Some with jobs. Others with ...
The Benefits of Tea
Perhaps not as "cool" as the latest cold brew fad, but Tea has been having it's own surcharge, especially with the likes of Matcha. But why should you care? Because aside from drinking water (don't forget this), tea is a bit of a superpower -- especially green teas. According to Today - "The green teas are the ...
Must Have – Comfort Food
Summer is coming. There are juice cleanses. Diets. Exercise regimens. And so much more. We've all done. We jump on, we jump off, and start all over again. Say hi to your hamster buddies...we've all been on the wheel. Here's the thing - it's hard not to crave your comfort foods. Whether it's pizza, ice cream, ...
5 Ways to Improve Your Morning Routine
Written by contributing blogger, Sonia Sahota. If you are anything like me, the sound of your morning alarm is dreadful and you wish there was an extra hour on the clock before having to drag yourself out of bed. Growing up, my sister would try everything in her power to wake me up. I would hit ...
What Anxiety Is and What It Isn’t
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. As a person who lives with terrible anxiety, there was a moment I was having recently that made me think about anxiety is and what it isn’t. How it has impacted my life both positively and negatively. My anxiety or fears rather make me work harder. I am always afraid of ...
Six Acts of Kindness
Being kind, it seems so simple. But sometimes I feel like we forget how much it truly embodies. The definition of kindness (according to Wiki) - is a "behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern for others..." and there are so many ways to deliver on this virtue. Opening your Eyes - ...
Five Ways to Drink more Water
So they say you're supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day (at least)... sounds feasible right? And then you realize you've barely had 2. Well that didn't go as well as you hoped. I know I'm absolutely horrible at it, and I say that to my doctor almost every time. So I've found a ...
Five Things You Can Learn From Spin Class
When I go to Spin class, I'm ready to burn some calories, and get my sweat on. It usually allows me to not only feel like I got a great workout, but also provide me some stress relief from the day or week. I can let go of the world, and just focus on my ...
Seven Fitness Items you Need Today
The gym is a lot more effective and so is your workout when you have the right gear to make your fit goals more efficient. Here are seven items I always have: The perfect pair of sneakers - I'm no sneaker expert, and I know there are different types of sneakers for different types of fitness ...