Typically practiced together, Yoga and meditation are widely practiced for health and relaxation. Mainly the ultimate goal for these practices is to achieve peace of mind which leads to better overall wellness. Using Meditation to Reduce Stress If stress has you anxious, tense and worried meditation can help. Spending even a few minutes in meditation…
Things go wrong in life. That’s just the way it is. The bad news is, it is usually unexpected, unwanted, and inconvenient. The good news is, it happens to everyone. It is a universal reality that everyone can relate to. So, yes, things go wrong – but that can be okay. Things going wrong can…
So as I journey towards Minimalism, I find myself in a constant battle over my wardrobe. I love clothes and style, after all I had a focus in Fashion Design & Merchandising for part of my schooling. Moving to a ‘Capsule Wardrobe’ (even though I do think they are a wonderful idea!) is just not…
What exactly are antioxidants? Before discussing antioxidants, first you have to understand oxidants. We are constantly bombarded by negative elements, from pollution to chemicals to UV rays from the sun. These negative elements damage our cells. Even our own bodies produce stress hormones and toxic chemical reactions that weaken the molecules in our cells by…
There’s a lot of hype about participating in art challenges. There are so many of them out there too – watercolor painting, photography, sketch challenges…and some general art ones too where you can choose your medium. They’re fun to be a part of but there are also some great benefits making it even more worth…
Nearly every one of you has a goal in mind or proactively goal set. It is almost natural to do this as our imaginations and consciousness are what make us uniquely human. However, sometimes having a goal in mind or setting goals is not always enough to make them achievable. This is where setting daily…
I awoke this morning, feeling at ease. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve had the freedom of waking up with that sense. For the first time in many nights, I slept well. It was refreshing – which I fiercely needed. I laid in bed for just a moment and thought, “How do I want…
Disappointment is a universal issue that everyone faces from time-to-time. That may not make it feel any better when you are steeping in the emotions that come with it. Feelings like: Sadness Anger Confusion Bitterness Disappointment can cause messes that have to be cleaned up despite feeling super emotional. Managing the emotions that come with…
If you struggle with a good night’s sleep at night, you’re not alone. 35% of adults experience some sort of sleep problem. I’m thrown into that bucket too. Today I’ll share 20 ways to help us sleep better. Lately, I’ve been accepting that I can make it work with an irregular sleep pattern, as long…
It can be said that your gut will determine how you feel as a whole. Today we welcome Sonia from Londoner in the Country to share her favorite gut health helpers. Kombucha This is the one drink I’m always scanning for when out for a meal or when traveling/shopping around, it gives me the perfect…
