Welcome to the fourth week of our New Year’s wellness challenge! Maintaining your health and wellness – physically and mentally – are key to living a happier, healthier existence. Here are the challenges for this week. January 23: Read for 30 minutes. This is one of the few challenges that I repeated this month. Why? … Read More
Wellness
New Year’s Wellness Challenge – Week 2
Welcome to our second week of the wellness challenge! If you find this week challenging, give yourself some grace and remind yourself that it’s all about progress, not perfection. Here are the challenges for this week. January 9: Tell someone why you’re grateful for them. Expressing your gratitude to someone can make their day because … Read More
New Year’s Wellness Challenge – Join Me!
Studies show that approximately 80% of resolutions fail, so instead of making a New Year’s resolution, I challenge you to take part in my Wellness Challenge for the next 31 days! Over the next month, I’ll post a daily challenge on Instagram and Facebook that will encourage you to do something good for your body … Read More
How to Manage Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year, however, it is also one of the most stressful times. Money and family responsibilities are two of the top sources of stress in America, and the holiday season brings both to the forefront. If you’d like to make the holidays more enjoyable … Read More
How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
Gatherings filled with family and friends during the holiday season make this time of year extra special. With the majority of soirees centered around food, it’s easy to over indulge during the season. Here are tips on how to avoid overeating during the holidays – and how to get back on track if you do. … Read More
Eating for the Season – Autumn Produce and Herbs Guide
We’re lucky to have many types of fruits and vegetables available year-round at most grocery stores. But with so many options, how do we pick the ones that are best for us? The answer is to choose those that are in-season and here’s why. Seasonal produce flourishes naturally and grows in abundance. They are ripened … Read More
Getting Support When Starting Your Wellness Journey
Making a conscious decision to embark on a wellness journey is a big step towards a happier, healthier life! Sometimes, however, when an individual decides to swap old habits for new, healthy ones, they may be met with resistance, especially from others who have the same unhealthy habits. For example, your partner may want to … Read More
Why Protein is Important in Your Diet
Protein shakes, protein supplements, protein diets, and protein-enriched products have been dominating the nutrition world for a while. While some may think consuming a lot of protein is a fad, research has shown that eating foods rich in protein has many benefits for your body. Here is more information about what protein is, why protein … Read More
What to Expect When Working with a Wellness Coach
Living a healthy lifestyle helps people to lead a more fulfilled, happier existence. Everyone wants to feel their best, but sometimes the hardest part is creating and embracing the lifestyle itself. When this is the case, hiring a wellness coach is one of the best first steps to help get you on the path to … Read More
Five Essential Oils to Use as Natural Bug Repellents
Being outdoors is lovely, except for one thing: bugs! Ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and other insects can get in the way of your outdoor time – or make it downright unpleasant. If you’re searching for a non-chemical bug repellent solution, here are five essential oils that can be used as natural bug repellents. Note: These … Read More