A sense of purpose and meaning can boost our well-being but seem overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be! Here’s how to start incorporating simple activities into your routine to boost this core area of integrative health. The post Sense of Purpose & Meaning: A Determinant of Well-being appeared first on ..read more

Playing, or making time for enjoyable activities, is often neglected as we become adults. Yet, play can improve well-being and boost resilience. Get the details on why we should all make time for fun again. The post Let’s Reprioritize Play! The Link Between Fun & Well-bieng appeared first on ..read more

We rarely change our behaviors based on doctor's orders, because fear-based health recommendations don't work long-term. Here’s how to shift the focus to joy and create sustainable, healthy habits. The post Joy Over Fear: How To Stay Motivated When Building Healthy Habits appeared first on ..read more

Slow exhales are an evidence-based way to calm the body and mind. This simple straw breathing technique can help you extend your exhale and relieve stress. The post Straw Breathing Technique for Stress Management appeared first on ..read more

Nasal breathing is an evidence-based way to decrease stress and anxiety. Give it a try with this 5-minute guided nasal breathing practice. The post 5-Minute Guided Nasal Breathing Practice appeared first on ..read more

Struggling to establish healthier habits? You can make it easier with a simple technique called habit stacking. This is one of my favorite lessons from James Clear’s Atomic Habits. The post Wellness Habits That Stick: How To Use Habit Stacking appeared first on ..read more

Feeling stressed or anxious? Extended exhale breathing can provide immediate relief. Here’s how to practice and a few pointers for getting started. The post Extended Exhale Breathing for Stress & Anxiety Relief appeared first on ..read more

When we get stuck in an emotional loop, find ourselves constantly riding an emotional roller coaster, or feel hijacked by stress and anxiety, life can get overwhelming. “Name. Notice. Nurture.” is a 5-minute practice that can help us move through our emotions and choose a more purposeful response. The post  Hijacked By Your Emotions? Try The 5-Minute Practice “Name. Notice. Nurture.” appeared first on ..read more

Struggling to establish a new wellness habit? When developing healthy habits feels overwhelming, shift your focus to the “Power of One.” Think in terms of small actions to take today rather than the magnitude of changes over the long-term. The post When Habit Change Feels Overwhelming: Harness the “Power of One” appeared first on ..read more

Deep breathing can regulate our nervous systems and help us calm down. Here’s a simple breathing prompt that was shown to effectively teach kids to slow breathe. You don’t have to be a child for this to work for you, too! The post A Simple Breathing Prompt to Help Your Kids (And You!) Calm Down appeared first on ..read more