Everyone is talking about Coronavirus and it is taking a toll on our mental health. Thinking, living, and dealing with the situations caused by this virus has increased feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety. One of the side effects of these increased feelings is reduced sleep quality and overall sleep time. Thinking, living, and dealing [...]
Meditation has been around for thousands of years but there are still many myths that surround it! These myths – or misconceptions, to use a more appropriate term – are among the reasons why people are hesitant about joining a yoga class. This even as the prices for yoga classes are among the most reasonable in [...]
Life requires some level of inspiration. That’s why it’s so difficult to do anything when you’re feeling uninspired or unhappy. Sometimes, it’s difficult even to muster the motivation to get out of bed. But whether you’re “feeling it” or not, life marches on. And we’re expected to join the parade no matter the circumstance. Our commitments [...]
A lot of common treatments for depression include prescription antidepressant medications, which help balance neurotransmitters in the brain that affect emotions and mood. In addition to medications, there is a wide range of psychological treatments for depression. Psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy are just some of the most common methods used for treating [...]
Does it ever happen to you that you forget to go to work? Or to go to the bathroom, go to bed, help the kids with their homework? Yet, no matter how essential exercise can be, it’s very likely that you’d skip a day at the gym, or forget your workout gear at home. In this [...]
A lot of people view meditation as some sort of hippie dippie practice that doesn’t accomplish anything. For many people, they have a hard time separating the idea of meditation from the mental image of sitting cross legged on a yoga mat, chanting “ohm” and trying to clear your mind to a blank state. This can [...]
According to Sarah Fader, “If you’re a human being living in 2017 and you’re not anxious, there’s something wrong with you. She’s right about one thing, anxiety is definitely on the rise. But rather than view the carefree among us as unicorns, perhaps there’s a more proactive approach to dealing with anxiety? One that puts us [...]
Whether you follow a traditional religion or are a non-religious, we can all learn a few things from Buddhism and Buddhist teachings. For those of us unfamiliar with the Buddhist faith, we tend to associate it with monks in orange robes, chanting, and bronze Buddha statues. On this side of the Pacific Ocean, we tend to [...]
For busy moms, finding time for yourself can become a challenge when you have to juggle so many demands like family, work and maintaining a household. Even though your role as a mom is full of incredible and fulfilling responsibilities, they can still leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. This is why relaxation and meditation are [...]
Carpooling the kids. Work. Meetings. Commuting. Exercise. Errands. Dinner. Repeat. It’s no secret that life is hectic today, and it may seem as though there’s never a single minute to spare just for you to relax, reflect and recharge. But mindfulness doesn’t have to be something that takes a huge chunk of time out of your [...]
The start of the New Year tends to bring up a feeling of freshness and a clean start, if you will. Perhaps you are looking at 2018 as a new year and a new you by focusing on your personal health and well-being. If that’s the case, then a good place is to start is with [...]
When you count the list of things you do for other people in a day and count the list of things you do for yourself, it’s likely the former list seems a whole lot longer than the latter. For many of us, with commitments to our families, friends, and colleagues, it can be difficult to find [...]
