Despite all of life’s highs and lows, I’m a strong believer that it’s important to remain humble and to remain grateful. We’re fortunate to be alive and to have the chance to brighten our futures. Sometimes when life throws some curveballs at us, it can be easy to forget this. I like to write down… Read More Gratitude Affirmations: Add A Little Positivity To Your Life
We can all stand to take more breaks. Studies say you should take a 17 minute break after every 52 minutes, although a 15 minute break every hour should suffice. Taking breaks can actually increase your productivity because it will leave you more focused on the task at hand. Not to mention, we need breaks… Read More 20 Ways to Take a Break
When you’re seeing red, it’s important to calm yourself down before saying or doing something you might regret. Sometimes when an argument makes us so passionate, it can feel impossible to control our emotions. We’re filled with anger and frustration, and we want to feel understood. Remember losing your temper could cause penalties that last… Read More Eliminating Anger: Cooling Down After a Heated Fight
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
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 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
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… 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 something that goes away overnight… Read More How to Calm Anxiety in the Moment