A Mindfulness Meditation to Fix Bad Posture... Overtime
We get into habits and they can be harder and harder to shift. Some may be great for us, like a dedication to a morning walk. Others can be less than ideal, such as a propensity to take any pocket of empty time as phone time.
(I’m sorry, what was I...
8 Reasons Why It's Hard to Be Kind, But Still Worth the Investment
Kindness seems like something that should be easy - like breathing or drinking a glass of water. But for many people, it's not a natural disposition, it's actually something they have to work at.
Sound like you? You're not alone. Here are 8 reasons why it's hard to be kind and...
Mid-Afternoon Slump Double Chocolate Power Cookies (But, Really, Good Anytime...)
It’s mid-afternoon. You’re sleepy, hungry, and deep into a fantasy involving sugary carbs.
Some days a glass of water or a downward dog behind your desk is all you need to rejuvenate. Other days, the lure of a donut can be hard to resist.
So when it’s an afternoon sweet fix that...
Healthily Ever After: 4 Minimalist Rituals for Wedding Season Recovery
Alas, the days are getting shorter, a cool breeze lingers on the wind, and wedding hashtags are thinning out on social media feeds. If you listen closely, you might even hear the leaves softly cheering: "wedding season is over!"
Weddings are a beautiful synergy of love, laughter, joy, friendship - and...
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then we can’t even begin to speculate what an apple a day with cinnamon will do.
Not only does this tasty bark fight microbes, but it also helps to mitigate inflammation and reduce blood sugar spikes (just a little over a teaspoon mixed into your meal...
Lacking #JobLove? Here are 9 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Work
Ever wished there were couples counselling for you and your job? Well, the doctor’s in.
Here are nine ways to improve your relationship with work.
1. You Are Not Your Job
We set goals at work. We feel connected to the work we do. Some of us feel like our work has meaning. That’s...
How to Keep the Summer Spirit Alive, Well Into Fall
Bring out the pencil sharpeners and bento boxes. Summer is winding down and school has resumed.
Even if school hasn't been a reality for years, the sad reality is that the list of things left undone only gets longer as the sunny season grows shorter. In July and August, many of...
Need something fresh and light after ploughing through a summer of indulgence?
Blend together the crimson and orange colours of fall for a giant hit of antioxidants, vitamins and fibre - all necessary for true vitality.
Pomegranates, in particular, are a major booster to heart health. They're known to contain punicalagin, a...
Do These 7 Snappy Tricks to Become the Queen of Productivity
Dread. It's the end of the day and your to-do list is sitting there, tick free. You felt busy, you did stuff, so how did the day turn out to be so unproductive? It's happened to all of us (umm, this article was, ironically, handed in late).
So, what's it take...
A Mindfulness Meditation for When Your Inner Voice is a Meanie
I remember the very first time I went to a meditation retreat. In retrospect, I spent most of the time pissed off. I was annoyed by the loud bell, waking us up at an ungodly hour. I was angry that my knees hurt when everyone else seemed as comfortable as...
