Self-Care + Rest
healthy habits to recharge & feel your best
Healthy benefits of smiling: 7 Reasons for smiling more
I’m not here to tell you the benefits of smiling so you’ll look better, but why smiling is healthy so you’ll consider adding a few more smiles to your day so you can FEEL better!
2 Winning Tactics for Taking on Less Stress
How can stress be reduced? Say “yes” to less. Strategies for goal chasers and people pleasers
Resilience to Stress: 11 Reliable Tactics you can use to Overcome
Resilience to stress is not usually something we feel like we have when we’re living through a challenging time. Good news though, you can learn and develop resilience.
Why you want to Create Better Habits as you Build Your Healthier Lifestyle
There’s no ONE THING that will make you healthy… Discover the Wellness Trifecta habits that will transform your lifestyle effortlessly once they’re in place.
He Who Laughs Lasts: 10 Profound Health Benefits of Laughter
Can a focus on humor really help us feel better? Is it just in our heads, or do the benefits of laughter really improve mood and health?
Yoga Flow for Stress Relief – 7 Poses to Boost Your Mood
It’s not easy being a human! Strategies for stress relief can be a lifesaver, and a quick yoga flow can really turn your day around.
Stress relief & tea – Calming tea rituals from morning to night
Managing stress is a challenge. Short and sweet tea rituals for yourself can be an impactful calming practice.
Hobbies that reduce stress: Calm Your Mind, Refresh Your Spirit, and Have Fun Doing It!
Whether you’re looking for new hobbies that reduce stress or want more health benefits from the ones you have, the key is to choose what’s right for you and your life. What do you need to foster balance in your life?
Get Better Sleep – What I learned from Insomnia Treatment
You probably already know the basics of good sleep such as a quiet, dark, cool room and having a consistent wind-down routine. I won’t repeat those for you here.
Instead, here are five of the unexpected things that I learned…
What you need to know about Muscle Soreness and Recovery
DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness): Regardless of how much you like it or not, there is always a question that follows: How do I make it go away? Following you will find some insights about muscle soreness and recovery, so you can go back to training as soon as possible.
Stress Reducing Recovery Kit: 5 Items for a 5 Star Gift
Whether the daily stress is from a job, exercise, daily task or all of those combined, intentional recovery time can go a long way to improving quality of life. Putting together a Stress Reducing Recovery Kit is the perfect 5 star gift for just about everyone.
How to use active recovery for increased performance
Active rest (also called “active recovery”) is the strategic use of light/moderate activity in the space between your hard training sessions. Here’s how to start using it to increase your performance