Have you thought about your sleep health, lately? If you happen to work round the clock, sleep may just be an afterthought and may not take center stage in your life. I used to be one of those people who boasted about being able to function on 3- 4 hours of sleep for a large portion of my life. I was oblivious to the fact that our bodies need an adequate amount of sleep daily and would come back to reclaim its' sleep deficit. Oftentimes, at the...
Having healthy boundaries is essential to having a productive and prosperous life both personally and professionally. Additionally, it lends to a more authentic and fulfilling life. Setting healthy boundaries in your life can feel overwhelming especially if you have been doing the opposite for so many years. For this reason, doing the work and going through the process of setting limits and establishing boundaries, is the ultimate test in...
Mindfulness is a state of awareness, a tool, that allows you to be fully present in any given moment, free of judgment to see more clearly through any given situation. When you practice mindfulness, you tune in to the present moment with an awareness of your feelings, thoughts and emotions. When the mind starts to wander and the clutter of thoughts compete for your attention, one needs to focus back into the "now moment" versus any past or...
Did you know that a 10-minute meditation can bring you extensive mental and physical health? Coincidentally, you don't have to meditate like a Buddha either to experience all the great benefits of it. Sometimes, all we have is 10 minutes and sometimes less and that's ok. You can get the maximum benefit in a daily 10-minute practice. Meditation is not about duration, it's about frequency. Consequently, if you can do 10 minutes each day, the...
Yoga is an ancient Hindu practice and discipline that has been around for over 5,000 years. It is a physical, mental and spiritual practice of postures, meditation and breathing. Since yoga is a combination of both physical activities and mental calmness, we can see why it works. To that end, I've highlighted 10-optimal benefits of yoga for beginners. 10-Optimal Benefits of Yoga 1. Reduces Stress Did you know that yoga is an excellent form of...
It's time to close out this unprecedented 2020 year with its' global pandemic and its' economic and social unrest, as well. However, this ultimate guide for new year's resolution ideas will help you make 2021, which is just around the corner your best year yet. In that vein, it is a perfect time to start thinking about ways to make the new year one of successful achievements and wonderful transformations. Reflect on 2020 Take a few moments to...
Do you know the value of journaling? Journaling is such a great check-in tool especially when you are not feeling very balanced and motivated or when you have been skipping on the things that make you feel better? As the days get shorter, life seems to get busier especially during the holiday season. It is easy to cut corners on your self-care and skip the things that makes you feel energized and puts you in a positive state. You may not have...
Everyone needs a little escape, a little time away to replenish, renew and recharge. How does a personal wellness retreat sound like to you? When you think of a retreat, what comes to mind? A luxurious spa or wellness retreat in Bali, Bora Bora or The Bahamas? Well, you don't have to spend a fortune to experience a getaway from the daily grind to experience the benefits of an expensive getaway. You can create a personal wellness retreat right...
Practicing self-care can be very challenging for many of us because we may be juggling many tasks, wearing many hats and living crazy busy lives. We may pause for a wellness check if we are feeling exhausted, stressed out or feeling sick. But, why wait till we are not at our best to take care of ourselves? It's important to take care of our body, our mind and our spirit daily. Creating a routine that feeds and nourishes every aspect of our...
When I say I meditate, oftentimes, I am met with questions about what that actually means. Why should one meditate? What are the benefits? What is meditation, anyway? Meditation is an active training of the mind to help focus your attention. There are thousands of thoughts per second that runs through our mind that interfere with our focus, attention and concentration. For this reason, when you sit in meditation the primary goal is to quiet the...
