Inspired Spine

How to Sleep Better

I used to struggle with sleeping- both falling asleep and staying asleep. It used to take me hours to fall asleep and then I would wake up in the middle of the night and struggle to fall asleep again. People know the obvious things to help you sleep like exercising, not eating right before bed,Continue reading “How to Sleep Better”

Opening Communications and Managing Expectations

You know the expression, “communication is key,” right? Well, it does not only apply to romantic relationships, it can apply to any relationship- friends, coworkers, romantic partners, family, etc. Learning how to communicate openly, honestly, and effectively will change the way you interact in your relationships. The first question you need to answer is howContinue reading “Opening Communications and Managing Expectations”

Self-Care Sunday

I fully believe that everyone should take time to themselves to help improve their relationships with not only themselves but with others as well! I like to take Sundays to myself. This doesn’t always mean I get the whole day but I take what I can get! A few things I do for myself onContinue reading “Self-Care Sunday”

Habits to Cut From Your Life and How to Improve Them

Not getting enough sleep– Prioritize yourself enough to make sure you are getting the right amount of sleep for your body. Studies have shown that different people need different amounts of sleep to be fully functional the next day. For me, I realized I need at least 9 hours of sleep to feel my bestContinue reading “Habits to Cut From Your Life and How to Improve Them”

What the State of Your Room Says About the State of Your mind

Recent studies have shown that people who described their rooms as messy had more mental health issues, such as depression and stress, compared to people who described their rooms as clean and organized. The studies also say that taking care of yourself and taking care of your room go hand in hand. If your thingsContinue reading “What the State of Your Room Says About the State of Your mind”

How to Get Through Hump Day:

Other than Mondays, Wednesdays can seem like the longest day of the week. We are tired from Monday and Tuesday but the weekend still seems so far away! It is hard getting over the hump of the week. Here are a few ways I like to make Wednesdays a little better for myself: Sleep– OnContinue reading “How to Get Through Hump Day:”

Smiling to Improve your Mood

You’ve heard the term, “fake it ‘til you make it” before. This can be applied to your mood as well! Faking a smile will trick your brain into improving your mood. If you are having a bad day or are in a bad mood, all you have to do is smile! Smiling helps release yourContinue reading “Smiling to Improve your Mood”

Should I Use Sunscreen This Weekend?

With the upcoming 4th of July weekend you may be planning various outdoor activities from taking the boat out on the lake, to swimming, or just relaxing outside. Whatever activities you have planned, don’t forget about the sunscreen! Many people hesitate to wear sunscreen because they are hoping to get a tan. While sunscreen mayContinue reading “Should I Use Sunscreen This Weekend?”

Starting Your Day with a Good Breakfast

You’ve probably heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Break-fast stands for “breaking your fast”, since you went hours with no food during your sleep. Whats better than eating breakfast is making sure it is healthy. This will set your tone for the day. I have found that whenContinue reading “Starting Your Day with a Good Breakfast”

Journaling- Worth it, or a Waste of Time?

Journaling has been a common strategy used to cope with emotions and problems. Sometimes people just journal to get thoughts out they don’t want to share with others. Either way, it is an emotional release that I believe is too often overlooked. It helps reduce stress and anxiety, which has a domino effect on manyContinue reading “Journaling- Worth it, or a Waste of Time?”