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6 Simple Ways to Kick-Start a Healthy Mind and Body
When we hear the word “health,” we typically think about physical health. But that’s only one aspect of our wellbeing. A more holistic view of health also includes a healthy mind. And a healthy lifestyle is built on the foundation of healthy habits that support both of those two aspects combined. So, what does that look like? Here we’ll go over some simple and realistic tips to kick-start a healthy mind and body. 1. Start the Day with a “Mindful” Morning Routine Having some time to yourself in the early morning before the day starts is crucial, in my opinion. Before the constant rush of things to do, people to…
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Examples of Fierce Women and How to Reclaim Your Fierceness
Three Fierce and Fearless Women There’s no shortage of fierce and fearless women in the world today. But sometimes, it can feel like you’re alone in your desire to be a strong woman. Here are three real-life role models to inspire you on your journey to reclaim your fierceness and remind you that you’re not alone… Whitney Way Thore Whitney became a sensation when her YouTube videos, A Fat Girl Dancing, went viral. The resulting media attention sparked Whitney to begin a movement called No Body Shame and even landed her a TV show titled My Big Fat Fabulous Life. In a world where plus-sized women are often body shamed,…
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What Does It Mean to Be Fierce and Fearless?
Paula was a lawyer living in Philadelphia. Through a mentoring program, she met Sasha, a teenage girl who was growing up in the foster care system. She was routinely moved and often only spent a week or two with each new family. After Sasha was kicked out and left on the streets, Paula took her in. Many of Paula’s friends and family didn’t support her decision. They pointed out that teenagers with traumatic backgrounds can be difficult or unruly. One of Paula’s friends turned it into a race issue, claiming Paula shouldn’t be willing to open her home to a young woman of a different race. But through it all,…
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15 Apps to Build Good Morning Habits
Who would have thought that technology would be a good thing to help you relax, form tiny habits, and improve your productivity? When we think of phone apps, all too often we think of social media and those silly games people play. By and far, those apps are time suckers that only help you waste time instead of using your time wisely. So let’s make a deal: If you have any of those time sucker apps, hide them from your home screen so they’re more difficult to find and let’s explore some more useful apps that will improve our lives overall. Meditation Apps Meditation is all the rage these days…
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4 Morning Stretches to Start Your Day
Waking up in the morning full of sunshine isn’t always easy — I know this for a fact from my college days! Most of us need a little boost to ready ourselves to face the day. Want to know one of the most effective ways to do just that? It’s something we all should all do more often – stretch! Awaken your body and mind with these energizing morning stretches to kickstart your day. These movements are easy to follow and are useful in opening your lungs and stretching multiple body parts. They can help prepare your muscles for whatever they will go through during your day. The next time…
