Whether you’re trying to lose weight, start your fitness journey, or achieve just about any other personal goal, mental strength plays a big role. But how do you keep those positive vibes going when life gets stressful? Sometimes all it takes is a simple reminder or affirmation to turn your mood around. Next time you hit a bump in the road, these positive quotes can add...
As more and more states open up for post-pandemic life, it’s natural to feel uncertain about going back to “normal.” “It is absolutely normal to feel anxious or have fears about venturing to public spaces and seeing people post-pandemic,” says Mayra Bedolla-Lopez, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist with New Beginnings Counseling. “In 2020, we were informed that...
A little bit of structure can go a long way in helping you reach your goals. So when you’re trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle, creating a wellness routine can make it easier to stay on track. A wellness routine is a daily schedule that incorporates all of your healthy habits — like your meal plan, your workout routine, your...
Some estimates date the tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions back 4,000 years. Unfortunately, falling short of those resolutions is a tradition nearly as old — and that can be an awful way to start the year. Self-improvement is great. Self-improvement that comes at the expense of our self-esteem can be destructive. Which is why so many people...
We’ve all been spending more time camped out at home and possibly spending more time streaming than cleaning. One way germs spread is when we touch a surface and then touch our eyes, nose, or mouth (and vice versa). That’s why handwashing is a gold standard for staying healthy. Picking up COVID-19 through a surface is low risk, according to...
You might notice your usual skin-care routine isn’t doing the trick when summer rolls around. As the weather changes, your skin-care routine will likely need to change, too. Your usual moisturizer might feel too heavy for the humid weather. You might get breakouts from being sweaty. And if you’re spending more time outdoors, you’ll need to make sure...
WFH has its ups and downs. At home, we may miss the camaraderie of our co-workers, the endless supply of notepads, and perhaps most of all, our comfy desk setups. Ergonomics is “the science of work,” which studies how to optimize our well-being when doing our jobs. For desk jobs, the most prominent home office ergonomics concern is how you...
Over the last year and a half, we’ve all spent a lot of time stuck at home. And while social distancing was stressful for everyone, it was especially difficult for those who live alone. According to a study by Making Caring Common and Harvard Graduate School of Education, 36 percent of all Americans felt “serious loneliness” during the pandemic. Feelings of...
There are as many ways to relax and meditate as there are benefits of meditation. So how do you choose? A good one to try if you’re just starting out is body scan meditation. A 2019 research review found that body scan meditation techniques can better your relationship with your body by increasing bodily awareness and positivity. What is body scan meditation?...
Whether you’re into morning stretches or stretching before bed, “finding some time to stretch and work on mobility of your joints and muscles is a good idea,” says Dr. Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, M.S. Scheduling a P.M. stretch sesssion may be easier and offer some extra benefits. “Stretching before bed provides a great opportunity to relieve tension in muscles that feel...
