Meditation has become a trendy topic over the past few decades. But did you know it’s not just one thing? There are many different styles of meditation, and all of them can be extremely beneficial for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Some styles of meditation help you enter new states of consciousness–like relaxation, sleep, or...
We are all familiar with the concept of a runner’s high, but did you know there is a workplace equivalent? It is called flow state. When in a flow state, you feel so absorbed in a task that nothing else seems to matter. Distractions disappear. Hours seem like minutes. Production and success seem effortless. But...
With shorter days, less sunlight, and cooler weather, it’s common for our bodies to produce less serotonin and more melatonin. This can lead to lower mood levels, sleepiness, depression, and anxiety. Shift the focus this winter by achieving a more balanced state. Prioritize your emotional-wellbeing and follow these simple strategies for success: 01. Daily Movement:...
Zoning out in meetings. Reaching for your third cup of coffee. Doom Scrolling 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....
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...
More of us than ever are working from home. That can blur certain boundaries and lead to work-life imbalance. Here are a few tools you can deploy to recharge your physical and mental health. 1. Meet yourself where you are. Some days are going to be harder than others. So what can you do? Give...
It’s one thing to have a positive mindset when there’s no turmoil and life is chugging along at status quo. But it’s a lot harder when times are tough. And guess what? That’s OK. Give yourself some grace, and use these strategies to turn stress into strength. 1. Schedule both social time and alone time....
We all know running is great for physical health. But did you know it can boost mental health, too? That’s partly because it helps us find a state of mind called “flow.” What is flow state? Flow is an optimal state where we feel and perform our best. Sometimes called “being in the zone,” it’s...
Stress: it’s one of those things we tend to automatically label as “bad.” But what if we looked at it from a different point of view? What if we learned to understand it better — and even use it as a constructive tool? What is stress, really? Stress is a signal in our brains and...