In one way or another, we have all been impacted by COVID-19. For some, it’s a devastating personal loss. Others have temporarily lost their livelihoods. And some of us are safe at home yet struggling with immense loneliness and isolation. We can't change the circumstances. We’re at a time when so many of us feel powerless. However, we have the power to protect our mental health. There are … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Your Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever
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You Are What You Eat: Foods That Improve or Hurt Mental Health
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
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
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
Channeling Kid’s Emotions The Healthy Way
When you think about it, a sentiment is nothing but a chemical reaction: Your brain creates a feeling as a reaction to an event or a situation. And emotions are tricky. Positive emotions such as joy, love or even excitement can have lasting effects. When someone hugs you, you feel good for the rest of the day. But negative emotions can be lasting too. We're taught from a young age to … [Read more...] about Channeling Kid’s Emotions The Healthy Way
4 Ways To Get Healthier Without Hard Work
You want to look fabulous. You wish fo glowing skin and hair. And you dream at night of feeling amazing and full of energy when you wake. But then reality hits, and you realize this is all horribly hard work. The benefits of getting healthy are a no-brainer. But getting there can feel like a drag. Well, at least until today. Today we're going to talk about little changes to start you healthy … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Get Healthier Without Hard Work
7 Overlooked Ways to Create Good Health
You worry about weight loss. But what about the rest of you? I'm talking about those aches, pains and strains you've been ignoring. Today we're gonna talk about a way to treat your whole body with love and care. A healthy lifestyle goes deeper than eating lots of fruits and vegetables and going easy on the alcohol. It means safe-guarding your health from your eyes, to your teeth to your mental … [Read more...] about 7 Overlooked Ways to Create Good Health
