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Walking Artfully: Doing It Right
You may not notice it, but you take hundreds of steps a day. Those steps provide you with numerous benefits — the health benefits from physical activity, the social benefits from walking with friends, and the mental benefits from taking time for yourself, to name a few. But if your feet don’t hit the ground properly, you could be missing out on the full potential exercise benefits of walking, AND you may ultimately be setting yourself up for unnecessary pain. Walking for exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and prevent medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. It’s less stress on your body than…
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Spring Exercise Routine
Spring is here, and it’s time to get moving! No more hibernating under thick blankets and bundling up in layers and layers of clothes. We have more extended daylight hours and warmer weather ahead, so let’s get ready to spring into fitness. At this time of year, when the weather is nicer, we have more options to be active. Whether you choose running, walking, swimming, or cycling, you’ll benefit greatly from incorporating more exercise into your daily routine. No, it doesn’t have to be a grueling session at the gym. A vigorous walk or a hike on a gorgeous trail is just as good. And variety is good, so mix…
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Doing Things For Others Makes Us Happy
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Here’s a question for you. What have you done today to bring a smile to someone else’s face? It’s an important question, but sadly not something we work towards much these days. There is a very good reason to not only talk about this today but also put it into regular practice. As it turns out, doing things for other people makes us happy. When you think…
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5 Self-Care Routine Ideas to Help Your Self-Discovery Journey
There’s many things which can help you on your self-discovery journey, and self-care is one of them. Let’s face it, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself on a day-to-day basis; especially when you’ve got a family to look after. However, if you don’t take the time to look after yourself, you’re going to feel stressed, tired, burnt out and generally unhappy. If you’re struggling to make a change, here you’ll discover 5 self-care routine ideas to help your self-discovery journey. 1. Take a time-out for at least 5 minutes each day It may not sound like much but taking even just 5 minutes each day that’s just…
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5 Reasons Self-Care is Related to Self-Discovery
When you’re trying to better your life and discover who you truly are, self-care can prove invaluable. When we become overly stressed, depressed or anxious, it’s common to stop taking care of ourselves. However, this only further deepens those negative feelings, holding us back from what we’re truly capable of. The trouble is, if you’re not taking care of yourself, you’re not going to be able to connect with who you really are. Here, you’ll discover 5 reasons self-care is essential to self-discovery. Prevents burnout and stress Self-care is one of the best ways to beat burnout and stress. While a little stress is known to be good for you,…
