*contains affiliate links* Many people who live in areas with cold winters gain weight in the winter. If you track your weight, you may find that it's harder to lose weight in the colder months. This is neither your fault nor a myth. Most people, even those of normal weight, gain a few pounds when... Continue Reading →
How good are you at social distancing? Take the quiz!
Ask yourself how you score as a social distancer. The more space you can take up around you and your family from other people when you're out and about, the less likely they/you are to breathe on, sneeze on, or cough on each other and spread germs. This is already important when we don't have... Continue Reading →
The Surprising Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
Let's talk about mindfulness for a moment. Simply put, mindfulness is about being mindful and living in the moment. Think of it as taking the time to pause and smell the roses. It's about blocking out the distractions and noise. It's about focusing on something specific. Practicing mindfulness has some great benefits. At the top... Continue Reading →
The Surprising Ways Hugs and Laughter Help Reduce Stress
In one of my previous posts on stress relief, I briefly mentioned the benefits of hugs and laughter for stress relief. These are such fun, simple and powerful techniques that anyone, anywhere can use, that I thought it was time to dive a little deeper and look at why they work and how we can... Continue Reading →