If you don’t pick a day to relax, your body will pick it for you. Oftentimes, we become accustomed to pushing forward and working through whatever we have going on. We start to feel overwhelmed, stressed, tired, or sick and we continue on with our lives. When we do this we are forcing our bodiesContinue reading “Putting Yourself First”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Affirmations
An affirmation is the act of confirming things to be true. These can be things that are written down or said out loud. Similar to speaking things into existence. Implementing affirmations into your life can help with self-improvement, empowerment, and positive thinking. You can find affirmations that apply to your life and say them toContinue reading “Affirmations”
Incorporating Fiber into your Diet
Everyone always says to add fiber to your diet, but why? What actually is fiber? There are two main kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble. According to the Mayo Clinic, soluble fiber dissolves in water and can help lower cholesterol and glucose levels. It can be found in foods such as oats, beans, peas, apples,Continue reading “Incorporating Fiber into your Diet”
Winter Hydration
Staying hydrated year round is important to good health but it can seem harder during the winter. Especially this time of year, it is harder to tell when your body has perspiration which leads to dehydration. Staying hydrated will help with a number of things that are winter related, such as helping with dry skin,Continue reading “Winter Hydration”
Gut Health
Gut health is an important part of overall health. Research has shown that not taking proper care of your gut can lead to autoimmune conditions such as issues with thyroids, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and more. Not having a healthy gut along with inflammation in your nervous system can also lead to anxiety andContinue reading “Gut Health”
Vitamins that Help Anxiety and Depression
Research has shown that certain vitamins, supplements, and herbs have helped improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. These can be taken in the form of foods or supplements. Vitamin D- helps with mood regulation and nerve and brain health. B Vitamins- there are 8 different nutrients that combine and help the body’s stress levels. AContinue reading “Vitamins that Help Anxiety and Depression”
Are You the Problem?
I heard a quote yesterday that really resonated with me. It was, “if you have one argument during the day it can go either way but if you have multiple arguments throughout the day, you should look in the mirror.” If you are having a hard day and there seems to be a lot ofContinue reading “Are You the Problem?”
Monthly Goals for 2022
If you can’t think of New Year resolutions or have a hard time sticking to them, try doing monthly goals this year instead. Rather than taking on goals that span throughout the year, you can break them down into more manageable timelines. Here are some examples of monthly goals that will feel easier to doContinue reading “Monthly Goals for 2022”
New Year’s Resolutions
Every year people make New Year’s resolutions. Some find success in doing this and others find it difficult to keep up with them. Here are some reminders that have helped me in the past with keeping my resolutions: Make sure they are realistic and you feel comfortable with them Make a plan Start off atContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
With Christmas being just a few days away, some people are scrambling trying to find last minute Christmas gifts. Regardless of who you still need to buy for, you still have a few days to figure it out. Here are some last minute gift ideas: Gift ideas for brothers: Gift cards- you can never goContinue reading “Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas”