Self-care is a hot topic commonly misunderstood as passive leisure or guilt-free indulgence: taking a bubble bath, treating yourself to retail therapy or sipping on a cold, decadent Frappuccino. However, the meaning of self-care is much more than that — it is being a friend to yourself and actively taking
You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” ― Henry David Thoreau Mindfulness is defined as a
“Every day may not be a good day, but there is something good in every day.” – Alice Morse Earle At some point in our lives, we’ve all been asked whether a glass is half full, or half empty. An optimist will answer with the former, while a pessimist will
The room is cold and quiet. You shift in your seat, anxiously awaiting the results. Finally, the doctor arrives and utters the dreadful word no exercise fanatic wants to hear: injury. Have you ever broken a bone, tore a ligament, sprained a joint, pulled a muscle or suffered from chronic
Reoccurring negative thoughts affect the way you succeed, feel, act and perceive the world. Many people drag themselves down by believing they are not good enough or undeserving. If negative thoughts affect your life, imagine how positive thoughts could change your life. Countless researchers have come to an agreement that
Whether we realize it or not, every day we create, break and enforce habits. Changing habit loops in your brain can be simple or extremely difficult, depending on your experiences, your current stage of life and your environment. The holidays are an especially difficult time to maintain positive habits or
We spend a lot of time in a rounded position. The way we type, sit, text or eat is primarily done with our heads forward, looking down, shoulders rolled and torsos slouched. This is a comfortable position, but it limits our shoulders’ ability to move well. Imagine a beaver chomping
Do you find yourself becoming stiff or having aches and pains at the end of the day, especially while working from home? Daily stretching and movement can help to decrease these ailments and your stress levels, increase your overall energy and ease your mind. Static stretching is the easiest form
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