Taking Time for You
Often times, I tend to over commit my time. As a result of trying to do too much, I feel burnt out and resentful. This weekend, I made a choice to take the time to relax and rest at home….
Body
Women and Weights
Lifting weights is not going to turn you into a she-hulk. Lifting weights will tone and sculpt your body. Many people look “skinny fat” because their muscles are not toned and defined. By lifting weights on a regular basis, you…
Treat Yourself like Royalty
When was the last time you treated yourself? Treating yourself well is a necessity, and we all treat ourselves in different ways. I try my best to not use food as a way of indulging myself, instead, I prefer to…
Food is Medicine
The ancient Greeks knew that the food we eat is medicine to the body. If you are eating a diet devoid of nutrients and minerals, what are you really eating? Your body is your temple. Whatever you put into your…
Move Your Body Everyday
Balancing work, rest, play and daily responsibilities can be a challenge for most people. Often, we overcommit and spend our days in toil doing things we really don’t want to do and in the end, we feel angry and resentful….
Look People in the Eyes
The eyes are the windows to the soul. You can intuitively tell a lot about someone by looking into their eyes. In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful to make direct eye contact; however, in our North American culture to…
Health Improving Friendships
The company you keep reflects different aspects of your character. Friends, who back bite, complain and constantly gossip can be hard on the nerves. Why not try health benefiting behaviors with the people you love? If you want to see…
We Can Do It
Do you remember Rosie the Riveter from the World War II propaganda “We can do it” advertisements? Rosie the confident brunette making a mean muscle for the camera. Well, like Rosie gals we really can do it. We can be…
Smile Your Whole Day Through
A smile has the power to change a person’s entire day! Have you ever had a bad day and a complete stranger smiled at you and instantly your mood lifted? Well, smiling is a way humans connect. A smile is…
Self-Care Requires Action
Take time each day to improve the quality of your mind, body and soul. Self-care requires action; thus, commit to doing at least one thing per day in each area of body, mind and soul. For instance, sleep 7 hours…