Tag: wellness
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5 powerful ways to boost your brain health
When we think about improving our overall being, nutrition, exercise, and sleep tend to be the first practices that come to mind. These practices are essential, but it’s important not to forget how crucial it is to nurture our minds as well. Just as the body needs regular strengthening to build muscle, the mind needs…
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5 tips for better quality sleep
As someone who used to toss and turn at night, I know how hard it can seem to wind down before bed. There’s often much to think about, and it can be challenging to quiet those pesky thoughts at night. However, after educating myself on how to prepare for sleep, I now have a nighttime…
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3 super easy, healthy, and balanced breakfast ideas
As a kid, I wasn’t a huge breakfast person. I thought it was boring and bland because growing up, I was a picky eater and only exposed myself to standard American-advertisement staples like cereals, basic toast with jelly and butter, and Pop Tarts. But in my teenage years, I grew an interest in eating healthier…
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How to find your personal values
“Heart Hands” by Skinned Mink is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.” Who are you? What do you stand for? These are not easy questions to answer, but you can get closer to finding the answers by discovering your personal values. Finding your values is crucial to finding fulfillment because it gives you a sense of direction in life. …
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What is self-care? + 5 ideas for self-care
“‘ But in every breath …. you blow away …. your self claim the ecstasy of love … will soon arrive. ‘ – RUMI” by Nick Kenrick.. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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5 simple things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving
Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share a few parts of life we can reflect on and express appreciation for. The saying “health is wealth” is 100% spot-on. Our abilities to move our bodies, nourish ourselves with good food, and develop a positive mindset are foundations that help us navigate life. Be grateful for…
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How to deal with waning motivation in the fall and winter
As the air gets chillier and the days get shorter, it’s normal to not feel your best. I mean, who could blame you? Little sunlight, heavy homework assignments, and, potentially, a lack of social time are a mixed recipe for a languishing feeling of blah. While it is important to acknowledge this feeling, you shouldn’t…
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The benefits I’ve gained from journaling
“Journals for writing” by avrdreamer is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
Reflect and Nourish 