Life can feel really chaotic and stressful at times. You might feel like you are always running around, doing work, and do not have time to breathe. If you need a way to decompress and become present, try yoga! Along with its physical benefits, yoga is a holistic journey that nurtures both body and soul, leaving lasting happiness.  Incorporating yoga…

Music has a remarkable power to uplift our spirits and bring joy into our lives. Whether you are feeling down or simply looking to listen to some fun tunes, the right song can be an instant mood lifter! So, rather than just reiterating the numerous mental benefits of music, I thought I would curate a playlist full of upbeat, happy…

Owning a pet is a unique experience that can significantly improve our well-being. Pets enrich our lives with love. Their unconditional affection and amusing antics brighten our days and remind us to cherish every moment spent with them. But along with the happiness they bring, pets can also help us humans with our health. This specific study by Karen Allen…

Trust has been linked to positive moods and happiness and many studies have explored this idea. Trust, the ability to have faith and ease to tell someone something or do something, is important in our lives. It is important to communicate with those you trust so that you can share your thoughts, emotions, feelings and whatever else you may be…

We have discussed before that diet has some implications on our mental wellbeing. In a study conducted last year in the UK, researchers tested this idea further by seeing whether snacking on fruit as opposed to savory non-nutritional food items like chips, would have any correlations with mental health. They found that those that snacked on fruit had higher levels…

If you are feeling stressed or anxious, or even have trouble with your sleeping behaviors, yoga may be a great activity to start engaging in! Research conducted by Harvard explains that with consistent yoga practice, and the mindfulness that accompanies it, people tend to exhibit positive outcomes such as better sleep, better body awareness, weight loss, improved levels of compassion…

With the nice summer air, cloudless skies, and the sun’s beaming light coming down, it is important to get outside and enjoy these beautiful  summer months. One activity that is simple and can get your mind engaged as well as get you outside on a nice summer day is reading outside! For one, the sun’s natural light is less straining…

Cutting or coloring your hair can make you feel like a new person! If you feel like you’re in a slump or want to change up your style, changing your hair can be a great way to gain confidence. You can try a new color, or even light highlights if you don’t want to change your hairdo too much. Try…

“The opposite of play is not work; the opposite of play is depression.” – Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play While adults are typically the ones teaching children, there is so much we can learn from them and their attitude toward the world. The carefree nature that comes with childhood is one of the most beautiful…

If you find yourself attached to your phone and technology, as many of us do, it may take a lot of work to keep a physical paper journal or mindfulness tracker. I’ve bought a few wellness journals in my life and attempted to write in them daily, only to forget they exist a month later. So, instead of separating technology…