Everyone could use another tool in the toolbox when it comes to handling stress. So the next time you’re feeling stress or anxiety, center yourself with one of these breathing techniques. Most people feel improvements in as little as four to six breath cycles. Resonance breathing True resonance breathing is inhaling for six seconds and...
Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year with a turkey trot. Whether you enjoy running or walking, or if you’re just looking to get active, completing a 5K on the most food-focused day of the year is a fun and easy way to burn some calories and get moving with friends and family before enjoying...
You don’t have to stop eating fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies when the weather gets cold. There are tons of fruits and veggies that you can find at your local farmer’s market (don’t forget many still open in the winter) or at a neighborhood grocery store. Kumquats A small citrus fruit originally from China, kumquats...
Zoning out in meetings. Reaching for your third cup of coffee. Doomscrolling your social feed. These are all signs you need an energy refresh. Your body has a limited energy budget. You can’t expect to spin your wheels all day without refilling the tank. The good news is that energy is a renewable resource. Here...
When daily responsibilities pile up and there’s hardly time to break for a meal, it’s natural to start living in reactive mode. You know, snacking on whatever’s around because you missed lunch, staying up past midnight to finish work assignments, then having extra coffee the next day to make up for the loss of sleep....
Life is stressful, and every action drains some of your energy. That’s why self-care is the best way to offset the cost of high performance and living in general. The better you are at taking time for self-care, the better you’ll feel. And don’t worry, it’s not all about bubble baths. Think beautiful vistas, not...
There’s no better time than National Yoga Awareness Month Why Do You Move? When you think of starting a new exercise regimen, what’s the first motivation that comes to mind? Typically, it’s to gain some sort of physical benefit — whether that’s to lose weight, to gain muscle, to get faster, or perhaps to overcome...
Don’t let everyday stress take control. Easier said than done, right? But with consistent practice, you can learn to manage stress and prevent burnout. Four simple strategies for preventing burnout: Take Microbreaks: Break up your workday with a microbreak every 20-60 minutes. Microbreaks can range in length from 30 seconds up to a couple of...
Did you know research shows that families that eat together tend to have healthier eating habits? Whether it’s a dinner party, lunch meeting, or celebration with friends, food can serve as a way to come together. Research shows that families that eat together tend to have healthier eating habits. Cooking together or eating together can...
Hydrate first. Fun in the sun second. Fruit Infused Water Recipes Water is the primary component of our cells, organs, and tissues. We lose a significant portion of water through sweat in an effort to cool down and regulate our body temperature in order to maintain a baseline level of functionality. This fluid loss must...