active listening
Health Benefits of Being Kind
November 13th is World Kindness Day, making it the perfect time to extend care to people in your life–including yourself. You may have heard that being kind benefits not only the recipient of posit...
boundaries
Self Care Awareness Month Activities to Try
September has been deemed National Self Care Awareness Month, meaning it's a great time to reflect on your current habits and to set some new goals related to your physical and mental health. In fa...
Benefits of Biophilic Design
Have you ever worked in or visited a space that put your mind at ease? Perhaps the walls were painted a soothing color such as light-blue, plants livened up the space, and there was plenty of natur...
exercise outdoors
Elevate Your Summer Self Care
Ask a group of people which season is their favorite and many are sure to answer that it's summer. With the longer days (especially around the summer solstice!), outdoor weather, and long break fro...
acupoint
Destress Using Pressure Points for Anxiety
Did you know that according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupressure theory, there are certain spots on the body that can help you relax when they are massaged and touched in particula...
behavior change
Vacation Anticipation: Always Plan for Your Next Trip
Does planning a trip make you happy? Planning a trip can be fun under normal circumstances, but after years of a global pandemic, it’s even more enjoyable than usual.
A few years ago, I was researc...
diet
Sustainable Eating: A Healthy Diet for You and the Planet
Did you know that there’s a big variety of health apps and online tools to help you eat in a way that is healthier and more sustainable for yourself, your family, and the environment?
What is susta...
daily intentions
Why Set Daily Intentions + How to Start
One simple definition of an intention is "an aim or purpose, something you plan to do or achieve." An intention can also function as a commitment to yourself and to your well-being, as a guide, and...
gong
What is Sound Healing? + Benefits
We've all experienced the positive power that rhythmic sounds, such as music or other natural sounds (like ocean waves when connecting with nature), can have on our moods, energy, and ability to co...