Foods that help keep your blood sugar low, the weight off, and make you feel good, are definitely important. However, your mental health is important, too. The good news is that a healthy lifestyle can improve your mental health. As you work out, you can release feel-good chemicals in your brain, which can help fight depression. However, there is more to it than just that. What you eat is … [Read more...] about You Are What You Eat: Foods That Improve or Hurt Mental Health
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4 Unique Ways To Ease Anxiety & Depression
Your wellbeing should be your number one priority. But we often find that life gets in the way of your own self-care. There can be problems at work, a busy personal life, or any number of issues. Whether these are issues you can resolve yourself, or you need a professional, it’s important to take the first steps. Anxiety and depression don’t have to become your new normal. But every path isn’t … [Read more...] about 4 Unique Ways To Ease Anxiety & Depression
10 Mental Health Breaks In Under 10 Minutes
I took a 21-day meditation challenge in January. And as it sounds, I meditated for 21 days, up to 45 minutes or an hour at a time. This challenge made me realize the true value of mental health breaks. But let’s get real about the downside. The time commitment was oh so overwhelming. The transforming power of mental health breaks Mental health breaks can be life transforming. It’s so easy to … [Read more...] about 10 Mental Health Breaks In Under 10 Minutes
5 Ways I’m Trying To Embrace Uncertainty
This is the time of year we are likely to set resolutions. And why do we do it? Likely because we are hoping for some sense of control during the new year. Like, I made mistakes last year, but this year i’m doing it right. And all this boils down to dealing with uncertainty. Personally, I HATE uncertainty. Seriously. I wish I could live my life with everything tied up in a little bow of … [Read more...] about 5 Ways I’m Trying To Embrace Uncertainty
10 Indulgent Activities That Are Surprisingly Good For You!
You want to do things that are good for you. But that can become such a snore. But what if you could find indulgent activities that are totally healthy? First , you might wonder what I mean by indulgent activities. I'm talking about activities that are fun. Things that feel good. Luxuries you might do as a treat. So here are some indulgent activities that are so good for you. So stop … [Read more...] about 10 Indulgent Activities That Are Surprisingly Good For You!
The Toxic Consequences of Overlooking Your Emotions
Physical health is really important. Eating healthy goes a long way. But you know what's equally vital to your health equation? Your emotions and your mental health. You won't be truly healthy unless you give your mental health the same attention as your physical. And eating kale only takes you part of the way. Your emotions affect hormonal balance in your body, your blood sugar levels. and … [Read more...] about The Toxic Consequences of Overlooking Your Emotions
7 Ways To Wake Up That Make You Happier
The way that you wake up can influence your entire day. They don’t call it waking up on the wrong side of the bed for nothing. So you want to wake up in a way that puts you on the path towards joy. The reality is that for many of us, early morning can be a jarring time of day. We’re rushing to get ourselves and our loved ones ready. And there’s little opportunity to start the day in a place of … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Wake Up That Make You Happier
Healthy Pregnancy Tips 101
So you're pregnant. Congrats! You probably already want to do everything you can for your growing little one. So keep this in mind. The more healthy choices you make during pregnancy, the better chance that your newborn baby will thrive. It doesn't matter whether this is your first child or another one to add to your brood. Or whether this is a happy accident or the joyful results of full … [Read more...] about Healthy Pregnancy Tips 101
Healthy Mood: Better Food – Eat For Mental Health
We know that eating lots of fruit and vegetables lowers our risk of developing diabetes. And we understand that we should cut out fatty meats from our diet to improve heart health. But can we eat our way to better mental health? The stigma of mental health is lessening as more people are willing to discuss their own experiences. And rightly so. This is something that should be talked … [Read more...] about Healthy Mood: Better Food – Eat For Mental Health
Give Yourself These Gifts of Health This Holiday Season
Please note: This post contains affiliate links. You’re starting to think of everyone on your list. But there’s a name you forgot on there. You! Why wait until New Years to make your health and wellness a priority? Why not start now by adding yourself to your gift giving list? We women tend to feel guilty when we think of ourselves. It feels selfish. But it really shouldn't. Because, when … [Read more...] about Give Yourself These Gifts of Health This Holiday Season
