The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can cause unnecessary stress – holiday stress. The associations of the holidays with social gatherings, family rituals, and happy memories bring joy and excitement to many but can also lead to high amounts of stress. Holiday stress looks the same as regular day-to-day stress and can affect […]
Fitness Tips for Holiday Travels
We’re coming up on the holidays. It’s the usual time for indulgences. It’s also an easy time to slack off on our regular workouts. If you’re traveling this season, maintaining consistency is especially challenging. Moreover, depending on where you’re headed, you may not have access to the regular equipment you use. Sure, you can do […]
Giving Thanks and the Healing Power of Gratitude
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” -Proverb While all of us enjoy the feeling of receiving and expressing gratitude, new research shows that a regular practice of giving thanks actually improves our wellbeing. In the article “The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on […]