We are in the midst of the seasons of darker days. It can be hard to wake up in the darkness and get going with your day in a healthy, centered, and motivated way, and you may find yourself...
Category: Stress and Sleep Management
Benefits of Connection
So often in life today we are going through the motions and checking items off our to do list- swinging by a friend’s house to pick something up that you’re borrowing, calling your sister just...
Why You Should Nap
Naps are not something that everyone has the luxury of taking, but if it’s possible to fit into your daily schedule, naps can be a healthy addition to your routine. First, it’s important to...
Tips for Handling Back to School Stress
Back to school is approaching and carries with it more stress and possibly less sleep. According to a survey by OnePoll reported by the New York Post, 60% of parents...
10+ Ways to Sleep Better in the Heat
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,...
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...