More conversations in 2023 about New Year’s resolutions encourage people to focus not just on the goal itself, but the feeling around the goal as well. We often make resolutions that are specific for things we want to get or do: a certain dollar amount we want to earn, places we want to travel, [...]
Take a deep breath. In through your nose and hug your shoulders up to your ears as you exhale, then relax them back down. Unclench your jaw by separating your teeth. Unstick your tongue from the roof of your mouth. Find a little softness in the space between your eyebrows. That’s better. Don't Bite [...]
How many articles have you read about how the most successful people have an established morning mindfulness routine that includes: Running 5 miles Drinking a green smoothie 30 minutes of meditation Writing in their journal … all before 7 a.m.? We’re not all morning people (I certainly am not!) but that doesn’t mean that [...]
Stretching sometimes get a bad rap for being intense or too painful for already sore or tight muscles. But the truth is, when done correctly and consistently, a stretching routine can greatly improve your mobility, flexibility, and range of motion (ROM). Not to mention, it creates ease for activities of daily living and exercise. [...]
When was the last time you felt rested? Do you get a full night’s sleep, but still wake up feeling tired? Dr. Jessica Katanga, MD, in a recent viral TikTok video, shared examples of 7 ways that we can rest our minds and bodies that have nothing to do with getting 7 hours of sleep [...]
Mindfulness sounds good in theory, but it can be difficult to imagine mindfulness as part of a busy workday. Back-to-back meetings, notifications dinging across multiple platforms, approaching deadlines and working lunches…how could you possibly include a mindfulness practice? A daily mindfulness practice can act as a buffer against workplace fatigue when you have a process [...]