I love working out. No, seriously, I LOVE working out. I love it so much that I plan out my workouts ahead of time each week and put them into my calendar. I suggest working out as a way to hang out with my friends. I am even writing an entire blog post about why … Continue reading How I Fell In Love With Fitness And Found Inner Happiness
I was recently out to lunch with a colleague and I posted an Instagram story of my delicious meal, along with a poll question asking who else loved these types of breaks, followed by two options: "Yes I love them!" or "I never take my break." When I saw the majority of the responses picked … Continue reading Why You Need To Take Your Breaks
I remember every time I would see someone jogging, I would be envious of them in the way they effortlessly moved and always seemed so peaceful and calm despite the grueling workout. I remember wanting to be able to do the same but then instantly reminding myself that I could "never" be a runner because … Continue reading How Running Heals the Mind, Body, and Soul
Guest blog post written by Angela Prior LCSW, RYT I was first drawn to yoga in 2011 after a major move across the country. My baseline has a tendency to run a little bit more anxious and this move marked the beginning of some big life transitions. It marked a commitment to my relationship, a new … Continue reading How Yoga Heals
Holding ourselves accountable is one of the most challenging tasks. Why? Because we can talk ourselves out of anything. For example, if you have a goal to be more active but you get home from work on a Friday night and you're just one episode away from finding out what happens next on your favorite TV … Continue reading Why You Need An Accountability Buddy
I remember a time in my life when I would see someone at a coffee shop or cafe by themselves, enjoying their coffee or meal, and I didn't understand how they could seem so content. I would think to myself, "I could never do that", because I honestly couldn't imagine doing anything alone and always … Continue reading Why Spending Time Alone Is Going To Change Your Life
I consider myself to be very blessed. Do I have bad days? ABSOLUTELY. Am I rainbows and butterflies every single day? Nope! BUT! I do make it a point to find something good in each day, even if the day as a whole wasn't the best. I started keeping a gratitude journal about a year ago … Continue reading How A Gratitude Journal Can Be Life-Changing!
Someone once told me that they love that I celebrate all of the "little things." And it's true, I do. See there was a time in my life where I focused so much on the negatives. I would become frustrated very easily and I always felt anxious and stressed. It was not until I did … Continue reading Celebrate Small Victories
It’s no secret to my friends and family that this time of year is one of my favorite times of the year! I absolutely love the fall season and love the transition into the holiday season even more. Yes, I am one of those people who will immediately listen to holiday music as soon as … Continue reading 23 Days of Gratitude Challenge: The Secret To Having It All Is Knowing You Already Do
I recently posted that Mondays were my favorite day of the week and the response I received from this was pure confusion! People literally could not fathom how I could be a fan of the dreaded Monday. One of my friends, who also happens to be a fellow therapist, jokingly made a comment that I … Continue reading How To Make Monday Your New Favorite Day of The Week