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A Love Letter To the Brain Injury Community
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Find out a little more about this invisible disease, reduce the stigma, and support those in your community affected by brain injury.
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Practicing Daily Gratitude Boosts Happiness
For those of you who have been following along, I completed a meditation challenge to kick off 2021. I can begin this post on gratitude by saying I am so grateful to have done the challenge and to have had so many friends and family join me. If you’re new here or missed…
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4-Week Meditation Challenge
We've previously explored the many amazing benefits of a consistent meditation practice. So now it's time to put that research to the test. I spent 4 weeks exploring different practice lengths and styles and I'm sharing it all with you!
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The Mindful Mind: How Meditation Influences Your Brain
Looking back on all that came with 2020, could you have used a grounding practice? Meditation has the amazing ability to boost your attention, memory, reactions to stress, and overall awareness.
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So Much More Than Weight Loss: Exercise Changes Your Brain, Immediately
We're all pretty well-versed on the perks of exercise for our body and weight. But, do you know the magic that's going on in your brain when you work out? A single bout of exercise can boost your mood, sharpen your thinking skills, and promote actual brain growth!
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Why You Feel So Good After Spending Time Outside
Do you ever drag your feet or decline opportunities to get outside because your work burner is set too high or you’re feeling overwhelmed? Ever go for it anyways and feel SO glad you did? That’s me constantly. That's because spending time outside is so good for your brain, and subsequently your well-being!
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How Overworking Is Hurting Your Health: A Workaholic’s Labor Day
Labor Day has lost much of its original meaning over the years, but why not use it as a day to check in on our work habits? Overdoing it at work could be causing serious harm to your brain and body.
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Am I Ready to Change? How I’m Using Motivational Interviewing to Find Out
Is there something that for years now you've been saying you're "ready to change" but have made little to no progress on? For me, it's prioritizing sleep. Let's think of our readiness to change like the preparation for a hike. We'll figure out where we're at in the journey, what's the next logical…
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All Your Brain Wants Is Sleep!
Do you think of sleep as shutting off the tv at night? Turns out, that’s far from the case. Your brain is buzzing with activity, including storing, replaying, and washing, all while your body rests.
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Stop Fighting an Uphill Battle with Your Circadian Rhythm
How often do you feel like you're fighting with your body to keep going as planned in a busy day? Ever wonder what's causing you to feel drained around the same time every day? Let's explore those patterns and learn how to use them to our advantage!
