Lifestyle & Health

  BREAK UP WITH YOUR BAD HABITS    Changing habits is difficult. We are all aware of this, whether it is because we recently failed at a diet (again) or feel compelled to update our Instagram account rather than working on a task at work that was due long ago. There are a lot of people in the world that want to kick harmful habits. Feeling like a slave to our behaviors, regardless of the specific habit one is trying to break, is crippling, constricting, ad depressing.  Being in control less is terrifying. There is however hope. Even if the change may be gradual, such obedience will help us replace negative habits with healthy ones. You're interested in learning the secret of quitting a bad habit. Unfortunately, I don't have one for you. Consider how unique you are as a person compared to the individual sitting next to you. Can you envision using the same method to help you both break a bad habit? it cannot be done. Anyone who claims to have a method for quitting a ba...

  MIND HEALING   Life can get so busy, can’t it? Sometimes it feels like our brains are constantly buzzing with things we need to do, worries we can’t shake, and thoughts that just don’t stop. I’ve been there too, and I’ve learned a few simple ways to feel calmer and more focused, and I want to share them with you.   Why It Helps to “Refresh” Your Mind Think of your mind like your favorite journal. If it’s filled with scribbles everywhere, it’s hard to find what’s important. The same goes for our thoughts; when there’s too much clutter, it’s easy to feel tired, distracted, or stressed. Taking a few minutes each day to pause and give yourself mental space can make a huge difference in how you feel and focus .  My Favorite Gentle Mind Practices Here are a few things I personally do to keep my mind calm, simple, and lifestyle-friendly tips that don’t require any special tools or beliefs. 1. Reading a Little Each Day  I love picking up a book that inspires me o...