Have you started New Year's resolutions in past years but found yourself failing by mid to end February? This week, I would like to recommend a great book that will help you to implement new habits more successfully. Anatomic Habits by James Clear, shares science-based strategies that will help you ...
Do you tend to criticize yourself? Do you beat yourself for your mistakes and punish yourself for failures? You are not alone but be aware, being too hard on yourself can hinder your performance and success. Practice self-compassion. According to Kristin Neff, Ph.D., a self-compassion researcher, se...
Do you feel stressed during the holiday season? You are not the only one - cooking meals, baking, shopping, decorating, cleaning, and entertaining while maintaining daily tasks can easily become overwhelming and stressful. Often times we forget that the holiday season is meant to be a joyful time, a...
The importance of play for children is well documented. Did you know that research has shown that adults benefit from play as well? Play isnā€™t just about goofing off; it can also be an important means of reducing stress and contributing to overall well-being. Play releases endorphins, which improves...
You may have heard of the lymphatic system in connection with diseases such as cancer and lymphedema (swelling). What you might not know is that the lymphatic system is involved in a lot more issues that can compromise your well-being. See the list below.
The lymphatic system is a network of tissue...
Have you started a new habit in the past and failed? You are not alone. Implementing a new habit is not as easy as you may think. On average people fail to implement a new habit 5-7times. It takes an understanding of how your brain functions to start and stick to a habit successfully. Below are thre...
Struggling to fall asleep? I have! Lying there in bed not being able to sleep even when I felt super tired was hard. Due to the struggles that I had with sleep and being a science lover, I studied the neuroscience of sleep, implemented strategies, and started tracking my sleep. I slowly started to s...
There are habits that give you energy and there are those that drain it. Recognizing the habits that drain your energy and eliminating them brings your overall well-being to the next level and adds years to your life.
These are common habits that drain energy:
- Overthinking
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Did you know that training your eye muscles can fix your neck and back tightness? Most people think that the main purpose of the eyes is to see and navigate through life. The fact is, the visual system is the most important system for survival. It is super complex and has many more functions such as...
"There is no such thing as a "decision" - you either know what to do or you don't." (Michael Neill)
We have been taught from the beginning that there is a 'right' answer out there, in the world around us. We think that our future well-being is dependent on making the right decision now. We start to...
Did you know that your tongue position can make your hamstring stronger? There was actually a study done in 2014 that showed that holding the correct tongue position in strength training might actually increase your strength up to 30%. When closing the mouth, the teeth should be slightly apart while...
Let's talk a little bit about the cerebellum. The cerebellum is involved in movement, cognition, emotions, hormones, and autonomic functions. This week I will focus on its role in movement. To keep it simple, the cerebellum is responsible for the ABCs of movement: accuracy, balance, and coordination...
