Aren’t naps a wonderful thing? Sometimes you just need a quick charge to re-boot the afternoon. And that’s when a power nap comes in handy! According to the National Sleep Foundation, a short nap of 20-30 minutes can help to improve mood, alertness and performance. 3 TYPES OF NAPPING Planned napping – taking a nap before […]
Although there’s an array of prescription medication on the market, the rise of mental health continues. Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist conducted a placebo trial study where adult participants were given vitamins and minerals (micro-nutrients) to treat ADHD. In 8 weeks, twice as many micro-nutrient participants responded positively than those in the placebo group. […]
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you challenge and overcome negative thoughts. Affirmations can be for yourself, your health, your love & relationships, your money, your happiness and more! EXAMPLES: I am enough I love that I am [blank] My drive and ambition allow me to achieve my goals I trust that I am on […]
Contrary to popular belief, most of the energy your body uses doesn’t have much to do with movement or exercise. “As an energy-consumer, the brain is the most expensive organ we carry around with us,” says Dr. Marcus Raichle, a professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Although […]
Earthing, also known as “grounding”, is a way of connecting to the energy of the planet. When we make direct contact with the surface of the Earth, with our bare feet or hands, our bodies receive a natural, gentle charge of energy that makes us feel better, fast. Sit, stand, lay or walk on grass, sand, […]
Incorporating a daily routine can increase health, well-being and productivity! The key to a daily routine is to make sure it works for YOU. Everyone is different! TIPS: Create a bedtime routine Go to bed and wake up around the same time. Try to turn off your electronics at least 30 minutes before bed. Put a […]
HOW TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY We’ve all heard someone say, “just listen to your body.” But…what does that even mean?? If you’re exercising regularly, this is especially important in order to give your body the rest it needs. How do you do that? Try some of these tips to get more in touch with […]
WHAT IS MEDITATION? Meditation is a habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. It’s a great way of increasing your awareness of yourself and your surroundings! The cool thing about meditation is you can do it anywhere and it’s free. BENEFITS: Reduce stress Control anxiety Promote emotional health […]
Rest days are important! When you’re working hard to reach your fitness goals, it’s easy to feel guilty about the days you don’t make it to the gym. However, your body needs time to rest and recover since exercise is a form of stress to your body. Recovery allows your body to adapt to the stress, replenish your energy […]
No matter your circumstances or what’s going on in your life, there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for. Ask yourself these questions: What are 3 things I’m grateful for today? What “wins” did I have today? What is working? What isn’t? What could I have done better today? What changes do I need to […]
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