Time alone can be wonderful at times, but long-term can sound scary and for many, be one of life’s biggest fears. As humans, we thrive off social interaction, but sometimes, we can’t help but feel alone. Building long-lasting, meaningful relationships can be a challenge. Maybe you moved to a new town with no familiar faces,… Read More Why Do I Feel So Alone? The First Step to Overcome Loneliness
We all know of the wonderful effects of yoga. Not only is yoga good for the body, but it’s good for the soul. Many people, including myself, who engage in a regular yoga practice do so for the mental health benefits it entails. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling we all experience, in some… Read More Calming Your Anxiety With Yoga
Every morning, I wake up and I meditate. I choose an affirmation that reflects my feelings and I carry it with me throughout the day. No matter my emotion, whether I’m sad, angry, or even in a really great mood, I repeat my affirmation in my head throughout the day to give myself a boost… Read More Affirmations for Your Mood
Seasonal depression is a real thing. About 5% of the population experiences Seasonal Affective disorder. There are many causes to seasonal depression in the winter, such as the days being shorter, providing us with less sunlight. Reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin that makes us feel sad. The lack of sunlight also affects… Read More Surviving Winter: How to Cope with Seasonal Depression
We all get a little bit anxious sometimes. For some of us, it could be much more extreme than it is for others. Whether you’re nervous for a big event coming up, or you’re suffering from a panic attack, we all know anxiety isn’t a pleasant feeling. Unfortunately it isn’t something that goes away overnight… Read More How to Calm Anxiety in the Moment
This time two summers ago, life hit me with the biggest reality check. I was fast asleep at 3 o’clock in the morning when I received a call that one of the most important people in my life passed suddenly. Since then, my life hasn’t been the same. With this loss has came more… Read More Does Life Get Better After Loss? How to Deal With Grief
Unfortunately, not every day consists of cute puppies and fun adventures. The bad days are a part of life, and sadly are unavoidable. Sometimes when we are in a funk, we worry that we’ll feel this way forever, and that things will never get better. The good news is it will, even if you don’t… Read More 18 Ways to Instantly Feel a Bit Happier
Yoga provides even more benefits than you think. Not only is yoga a challenging workout that will help with your flexibility and strength, but yoga is an exercise like no other. Yoga can have an incredible influence on both your physical and mental health, providing spiritual benefits you may not be able to achieve from… Read More 8 Ways You Probably Didn’t Know Yoga Can Benefit You!