Multi-tasking...how good are you at juggling multiple tasks? Do you wear it as a badge of honor? With the fast-paced energy of an always-connected world, it often feels like multi-tasking is the only way to keep up, but research shows that more often than not,...

It isn't always easy to stick to the routine of cooking or prepping meals at home - especially if you are on the run a lot. There are many methods people have found to make meal prep more efficient like menu-planning, bulk-cooking/prepping, canning, etc. Utilizing...

The workplace can be a great environment for making social connections and building supportive relationships. People who work in healthy workplaces are more likely to share ideas, work efficiently, engage with each other socially, and feel comfortable being...

Proper deep breathing techniques take practice, but once you begin to regularly take time for deep breathing each day, it become easier to focus on your breathing. Even just a few minutes of deep breathing each day can make this completely free and portable self-care...

Here are just a few of the known benefits of being kind. 1) Kindness Makes us Happier When we do something kind for someone else, we feel good. 2) Kindness Is Good for the Heart Acts of kindness are often accompanied by emotional warmth. Emotional warmth produces the...

 It is not difficult to foster and maintain healthy relationships but sometimes, it is hard to recognize relationships that have gone off track and become unhealthy (or were unhealthy to begin with) because we are blinded to the truth. It is essential that we surround...

A "sacred space" is simply a space you create that makes you feel connected, safe, and calm. It’s a spiritual space that holds items and tools for your soul to refresh and renew. Start by identifying your space...again, it doesn't have to be huge. Clutter messes with...

Exercising with a group class can be extremely beneficial to your wellness goals. SCHEDULE: Classes are usually set at certain times of the day every week. When we are left to exercise on our own time, sometimes we make a ton of excuses why we can't fit it in or we...

There are an estimated 328,915,700 people living in the United States. There is no way that we can know all of them, but we limit our social health & wellness opportunities by sticking TOO closely to our inner circle of family or friends.  Naturally, communities...

Organize a trivia night with friends, attend a local trivia night, download an app or tune in for tonight's episode of Jeopardy! No matter what you choose, just be open to learning new things and having fun. You'll be surprised how much you know! With each correct...

There are many ways we can get our "hands dirty" with this action step!  Here are just a few of the health and wellness benefits of gardening for the gardener: It relieves stress. Gardening can lower cortisol levels that cause stress and increase blood pressure. It...

A study out of Louisiana State University found that as stress hormones like cortisol increase, so do ghrelin levels (ghrelin is the hormone that stimulates appetite). This hunger drives us to eat more and sometimes even binge. We’ve all experienced this before,...

Waiting one or two—or more—years to update your resume can be a large endeavor. The thought of such an effort can cause you to delay until you absolutely need a resume. Rather than wait that long, update your resume at least twice annually. Follow this checklist when...

WAY TO WELLNESS #63 Do you have a cool hobby that you commit regular time to? You may think you're too busy for a leisure activity or that it's indulgent to spend your time in a way that isn't considered "productive". However, having a hobby isn't just for fun and...

WAY TO WELLNESS #62 Contrary to popular misconception, you don’t have to be “crazy,” desperate, or on the brink of a meltdown to go to therapy. At the same time, therapy isn’t usually necessary for every little struggle life throws your way, especially if you have a...

WAY TO WELLNESS #61 Summer is here and that means it is the perfect time to look for opportunities to replace car travel with more "green" options like biking or walking whenever possible. If you live too far from places you need to go or have physical limitations,...

WAY TO WELLNESS #60 Letter writing is a dying art in this world of email, text messages and all other manner of instant communication. Most modern-day mailboxes are full of typed documents, slick advertisements and bills - delivering nothing more than stress to the...