Breathing seems simple, right? We breathe every day without having to think about it. But how often do you consciously focus on the technique itself? Focused and controlled breathing benefits your body and mind. From a physical standpoint, controlled breathing helps your diaphragm. This muscle is often in a squished
We are seven weeks into the challenge. While the tasks in this challenge haven’t been complicated, you may still find them difficult because they require motivation, self-discipline, grit and consistency. Over the past few weeks, have you had moments when you didn’t feel like working out or eating healthy? Perhaps
Pastor Charles Swindoll famously said, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.” There are many uncontrollable things you experience every day: sitting in traffic, getting a cold, having an uncomfortable conversation with someone important … the list goes on and on. The reality is you
Do you want to wake up feeling your best — grateful, happy, focused and motivated to tackle the day ahead? This five-minute morning routine may change your life. Below are seven steps adapted from motivational speaker Mel Robbins and bestselling author Neil Pasricha. Before giving this morning routine a try,
When you hear the expression “pay it forward,” you might think of buying a coffee for the person behind you at Starbucks. Though this is a way to pay it forward, it can be even simpler, such as holding the door for someone or sending a friend words of encouragement
How do you begin your day? Do you take time to tell yourself positive affirmations? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally create your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are positive instead of negative. Research shows that
Mindfulness is being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in a particular moment. It’s walking outside on a beautiful fall day, listening to the birds chirp, looking at the beautiful trees and noticing their new hints of orange and yellow. It’s letting the smell of the cool crisp
As the year comes to an end, it’s important to take time to check in with yourself, reflect and set tangible goals for the year ahead. When setting these goals, don’t forget about your mental health. As you look at the graphic below, reflect on a few key areas you’d
“My mama always said life is like a box of chocolates,” Forrest Gump famously said. “You never know what you’re gonna get.” The comparison of life to a box of chocolates highlights the fact that there is so much that happens in our existence that is out of our control.
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