Why does it seem that some people can get up and run every morning, consistently select the healthier lunch option or create other daily healthy habits, while it’s a struggle for others? The answer all lies in the mindset. Intrinsic… read more
Mind Matters
Can Practicing Mindfulness Make Me Healthier?
Mindfulness has become a buzz word in the last several years but what does it actually mean and can anyone do it? According to Mindful.org, mindfulness is “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are… read more
Why Are We Negative?
“I will never be good enough. I can’t. My life stinks...” Chances are, you’ve probably uttered something to this effect to yourself at one point in your life. It's not just unkind, it's psychological — and it's known as negativity… read more
Forgive and Forget: The benefits of forgiveness
Sometimes it is hard to just let go of negative emotions. When we feel we have been wronged in some way, we feel real emotional pain and often do not realize how much it affects our overall well-being. We hear… read more
What Is Manifestation
The term “manifesting” seems to pop up everywhere these days. What is it, how is it done and does it even work? Psychology Today defines manifestation as “turning an idea into reality.” Practically speaking, it’s the practice of using our… read more
Discover the Social Benefits of Meditation
If meditation is typically a solitary, internal practice, how can it improve our relationships with others? Meditation helps us make peace with the world because it gives us space to let our true selves emerge — the part we do… read more
Loving Number One: Practicing Self-Care
The term “self-care” may conjure the image of a woman at the spa, perhaps with cucumber slices over her eyes while someone paints her nails and massages her feet. But self-care is more than a superficial indulgence; practicing self-care is… read more
Learn More About Phobias and How They Affect Us
Everyone has something that makes their skin crawl or their knees a little weak — something that makes their eyes widen and their mouths let out an ever-so-piercing shriek. Whether it is heights, spiders or monsters under the bed, fears… read more
The Season for Self-Acceptance and Body Positivity
In today's world, we can not escape constant comparisons. On Instagram, guys show off their muscles and women flaunt their smooth skin, leaving viewers who maybe don't look like them thinking, "I wish I could look like that." It is… read more
Addicted to Fitness
Regular exercise is essential for optimal physical and emotional health but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults complete 150 to 300… read more
