Angry: Releasing Anger and Finding Peace
Life is full of frustrations, both big and small. There may be unexpected (or even expected!) traffic on the way to work that irritates or enrages you. A coworker may play music just a little too loud. Your partner might forget […]
The Practice of Tai Chi and How It Can Boost Wellness
On warm days it is not uncommon to see groups of people gathered in the park engaging in the flowing, choreographed set of tai chi movements. In fact, it is almost like a dance, and each sequence has both dignity and beauty. As this practice has become widely […]
Five Ways a New Hobby Will Enhance Your Wellness
A hobby is any activity you do for personal fulfillment and enjoyment. Gardening, cooking, writing, woodworking, yoga, painting, the options are endless. What makes something a hobby is not the activity itself but the leisurely nature of how you do it.
The Importance of Sleep for Mental and Emotional Health
Our health is dependent on getting enough sleep every night. In fact, people who get the rest they need get sick less often, are less likely to develop serious health problems, and experience better weight regulation, among many other benefits. (
What It Means to Be Mindful and Why It Is So Essential
To one degree or another, we are all mindful.
It is impossible to live a life without having moments of focused attention and attunement. However, those moments can be rarer than we like to admit. It is easy in the busyness of daily life to […]
Three Alternatives to Meditation That Will Boost Your Health
Meditation provides an impressive array of wellness benefits. In fact, it reduces stress, improves sleep, increases feelings of well-being, and even lowers blood pressure. (1) Its power comes from its effect on […]
Your Brain on Meditation
One of the most powerful effects of meditation lies in how it changes the brain. When practiced regularly, meditation improves how the mind functions to manage emotions and intense feelings. It also releases endorphins that promote […]
Five Ways to Improve Your Mental Health at Work
When someone is not feeling mentally healthy, everything else in life suffers. This is just as true on the job as in any other area of life.
The CDC reports that 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness and 71% of people feel stressed. (
Eight Healthy Ways to Be Well at Work
Work is where you spend half of your time. How you care for yourself at work will impact how healthy and happy you will be.
While some of what goes on at your job is out of your control, there are many small (and even […]
