We’ve all been there. You’re too stressed and you just want to chill out. So you grab a glass of wine, or maybe a beer. But not so fast. Are there better options? When you think of helpful drinks to calm down, you probably first think of alcohol. But that’s not always a good choice. Alcohol has some nasty side effects that can make you more stressed. Plus, you're making strides in improving … [Read more...] about Drinks to Calm Down That Aren’t Alcoholic
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Peaceful Nighttime Routine to Let Go of Stress Immediately
Here’s my typical evening: I weave my way through congested streets and angry drivers. I come home to a house of hungry animals. And I use the little energy left after feeding and walking them to put together a healthy dinner. When I finally sit down, I have no energy. And this is right around the time I could use a peaceful nighttime routine to let go of stress from my day. Life is super … [Read more...] about Peaceful Nighttime Routine to Let Go of Stress Immediately
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
3 Must-See Netflix Documentaries On Spiritual Health & Healing
I talk a lot about food and diet. That’s probably not a surprise since my background is in nutrition. But the reality that your spiritual health needs nourishment too. Which is why I want to talk about amazing spiritual health and healing documentaries on Netflix. Quite a few terrific inspirational documentaries are making the rounds on Netflix. If you can do a Netflix binge day with the best … [Read more...] about 3 Must-See Netflix Documentaries On Spiritual Health & Healing
Financial Health: 5 Ways To Stop Money Worries
Ever had money worries? Well, if you’re not a trust fund baby, I’m gonna guess that the answer is yes. Money stress is a killer – quite literally. Financial stress can take a horrible toll on your health. In fact, money worries can increase your risk of everything from heart disease to obesity. (This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links) You’ve probably heard that disagreements about … [Read more...] about Financial Health: 5 Ways To Stop Money Worries
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
An Easy Health Improvement You Probably Ignore
You want jaws to drop when you walk into a room. You desire to feel completely at ease in your own body. Yet you think getting healthy is all about depressing discipline and deprivation. But you would be looking at things all wrong. In fact, there's an easy health improvement you probably ignore. Look, I'm not saying you can reach your health goals without dedication. You will have to make some … [Read more...] about An Easy Health Improvement You Probably Ignore
5 Ways To Easily Create Lasting Inner Peace
Our lives are jam packed. We're running here and there - doing this and that. Very often carving time out for peace and solitude is impossible. Or so we tell ourselves. There are many reports showing that an untidy home can lead to lack of productivity, stress, and depression. But what about an extra full life - meaning a life that's so packed with activity that there's little time for your … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Easily Create Lasting Inner Peace
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
How to Not Obsess Over Your Failures
There are all sorts of things to stress out about. Some of these are big issues like unexpected loss or big career struggles. But many of these are pretty minor. I'm talking about things like a parking ticket, someone cutting you off in traffic, or even experiencing unrequited love. It's so easy to obsess over these things. Trust me, I've been there - a lot! So today I want to talk about a few … [Read more...] about How to Not Obsess Over Your Failures
