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. Anxiety is a feeling we all experience, in some moments worse than… Read More Calming Your Anxiety With Yoga
I do my best to maintain a positive attitude, but the truth is, life really sucks sometimes. No matter how hard you try or pray, sometimes life doesn’t go your way. I apologize if this post is all over the place, but there are definitely a few things I need to get off my chest,… Read More When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned…
Every morning, I wake up and I meditate, and 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… Read More Affirmations for Your Mood
Happy Valentine’s Day! Although many consider Valentine’s Day a dreaded holiday, I’ve always enjoyed it. Valentine’s Day is the day of love and you can take that how you will. I personally never considered Valentine’s Day to be an exclusive holiday to romantic relationships, but a day just dedicated to love; love for your S/O,… Read More Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day
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 fact that the days are shorter and we receive less sunlight. Reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin that leaves us feeling depressed. The lack of… Read More Surviving Winter: How to Cope with Seasonal Depression
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Except.. buying gifts is really expensive, and am I supposed to buy a gift for my mom’s new boyfriend? And how much food should I cook for Christmas Eve? Is anyone at least bringing dessert? I shouldn’t eat dessert anyways, I gained 10 pounds since last Christmas.… Read More How to Handle Holiday Stress
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 just something that goes away… Read More How to Calm Anxiety in the Moment
My first ever blog post was all about benefits of yoga many people might not know about. These benefits range all the way from curing your hangover to helping with conception. If you’re interested in reading more about these benefits, you can check out my first ever blog post here. Like yoga, meditation serves many… Read More Seven Ways You Probably Didn’t Know Meditation Can Benefit You!
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 loss.… Read More Does Life Get Better After Loss? How to Deal With Grief