7 Subtle Signs You May Be Abandoning Yourself
I never took a moment to pause and ask myself: “Am I happy?” and “Am I getting what I need out of life?” When is the last time you asked yourself those questions? If you haven’t, it’s more likely you may also be suppressing your needs and abandoning yourself.
How to prioritize your life when you’re a people-pleaser
If you are a high achiever, there’s a good chance you also experience some people-pleasing tendencies. In fact, in many corporate settings, traits of people-pleasing are part of the culture due to the prioritization of productivity.
What is the Purpose of Breathing Exercises?
Breathing is a natural body function that is often just running in the background of your day. So why is there so much hype around performing breathing exercises? Conscious awareness of breath and intentionally altering the patterns of your breath have profound effects on decreasing muscular tension, improving sleep, decreasing stress levels, and improving clarity of thought.
Four Daily Practices to Help You Through Hard Times
It took me years to realize this, but as much as we would like to think life will eventually let up on us and “one day” things will calm down, they don't. I can't tell you how much time and energy I wasted trying to control everything happening around me in hopes to prevent all the things I worried about from coming true.
Morning Habits for a Healthier Brain
There are so many life stressors that impact clarity of thought, focus, memory, alertness, and overall function of our brains. Having the right routine in place is essential to optimize your brain health and thrive in life. Here are the top five habits you should integrate into your daily routine for better brain health.
The Science of Sleep: Tips to Help You Drift Off
There's nothing quite as aggravating when you lay down in your bed after a long day and can't seem to fall asleep. Many people struggle with this on a daily basis and the compounding effects of it can be debilitating. While there are many tools to use around the time you go to bed, did you know that what you do throughout the day also contributes to how well you are able to fall asleep?