How Exercise And Meditation Support Your Mental Health
Time and again, research has shown that physical exercise and meditation have tremendous benefits for mental health. They can boost our mood, reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, and help manage stress, anxiety, and depression. We've rounded up the benefits of physical activity and meditation to your mental health to help you get started on biohacking wellness and incorporating physical exercise and meditation into your daily routine (if you haven't).
6 Self-Care Ideas for Moms to Relieve Stress
Motherhood is one of the most amazing experiences you can have, but it is also one of the most challenging. However, it's critical to ensure that you're properly taking care of yourself. If you routinely dismiss your needs, you'll burn yourself out, negatively impacting your overall health. So, to save your health—and your sanity—make yourself a priority with these six simple self-care ideas.
I’m insecure.
I realized that years of criticizing myself caught up with me, and I need to be a better steward of my life. I woke up today, so whatever purpose I am uniquely and wonderfully made for is still waiting for me - the broken me, but also the bold, blessed, brave me.
Life Off the Mat
My yoga practice is mostly off of my yoga mat. What that means is that most of my yoga is found in the moments between my daily life needs - finding that harmonization of mind and body between zoom meetings, family time, debates on if we should get a second dog, etc.
Water Your Way
Step by step, you can easily adjust your lifestyle to drink more water. And when you notice the effect, it will be difficult to stop drinking water. But if you need variety, there are ways to drink water your way to avoid needing to return to other drinks.
Water On-The-Go
Tips for staying hydrated include measuring your intake, establishing a routine, and carrying water with you. All of these tips can be accomplished using a reusable water bottle. A reusable bottle is more than just a bottle, it's your everyday companion. This page includes recommendations for my favorite water bottles.
Water Working Out
Water is involved in many important functions. When it comes to working out, water 1) helps you maintain a normal body temperature; 2) helps your body lubricate and cushion joints and protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues; and 3) optimizes your workout. I did a taste test of pH balanced bottled waters that are optimized with alkaline or antioxidants, which can provide increased hydrogen for greater hydration during and after workouts.
Sweat with Swagger
Finding the right sports bra can be challenging, but here are some of my favorites for you to try.
Envisioning 2022: What’s on your Vision Board?
As each new year begins, I’ve always liked to create a vision board to start the year with a visual representation of my goals and desires for what’s to come. My vision board is there for me when I need a pick me up or a gentle reminder!
