It’s the heat of summer and you may be struggling to sleep well if you don’t have an air conditioned place to live. Sleep can be challenging for many of us due to the anxieties of daily life,...
Category: Stress and Sleep Management
Identifying Your “Canary in the Coal Mine”
Everyone has those days where they find themselves reaching for chips instead of carrots, sitting on the couch instead of going for a walk, or scrolling social media instead of going to bed....
Stretching and Yoga for Stress Management
When you’re stressed, do you ever feel tension, pain or tightness in your muscles and body? Many of us do. In fact, the back, shoulders and neck are the typical places we carry that tension. Did...
Benefits of More Daylight
It’s well known that the more sunshine there is, the happier people tend to be. But why? There are many reasons:
- Natural light helps keep our circadian rhythm in check. When it’s...
Tips for Insomnia
**Note chronic insomnia may be associated with other conditions and may require the help of a sleep specialist.
● If you do not fall asleep in 20 minutes get up and do...
The Science Behind Why Exercise Helps Depression
Did you know that exercise helps depression and uplifts the mood? Here’s the science behind it:
How does it help depression?
High intensity exercise such as running, high intensity...
15 Ideas to Feel Less Lonely Over the Holidays
The holidays are certainly different this year amidst COVID-19. Social distancing, mask wearing, less connection to family and friends, forgoing traditions, cancellation of holiday...
Take Time to be Grateful
Gratitude. It’s something that we should talk about every month, but it is especially apparent during November around Thanksgiving. Showing appreciation for both the big and small things in...
Dealing with the “Sunday Scaries”
Many people might work from home now, but that doesn’t mean the “Sunday Scaries” don’t still come out in full force on Sunday evenings. The feeling of sadness or dread that comes on...
Quick Stress Reducing Strategies
During these uncertain and always changing times, it’s really important to have quick stress-reducing strategies to help us work through our emotions. Establishing and practicing healthy habits...