Wellness & Lifestyle

Weekend Rituals to Start a New Week Well

Weekend Rituals to Start a New Week Well

Do the weekends feel like they go by in a blink of an eye to you? You get home from work Friday evening, then Saturday rolls around, and you want to enjoy your one primary "weekend day," so you make your weekend plans for Saturdays. By the time Sunday comes, it's time to start getting ready to start the week again, and you're in errands mode. Grocery shopping, tidying the house, doing laundry, meal prepping -- and before you know it, your weekend has ended.

But what if I told you that it's possible to not only enjoy your weekend but also feel like you're beginning your workweek on the right foot? I set out to make this a goal in my own life, as I thought the weekends flew by too quickly, and I never quite had a grasp on time or my responsibilities well.

I like to call these weekend rituals because it implies that it's a habit. And I genuinely believe finding your own personal weekend rituals and making them a routine will help you tremendously to feel on top of things and enjoy every moment of your weekends!

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Ways to De-Stress During the Workday

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Ways to De-Stress During the Workday

Work can be one of the most stressful places we spend time. Especially now, in the middle of a pandemic, with jobs that have had to change to adapt to the times. As we are picking up the slack and transitioning back and forth between home and the office, it will be a lot for anyone to handle. This is why prioritizing mental health and being vigilant about keeping stress at bay is so important.

I have five tried and true tricks up my sleeve to keep stress low and spirits high.

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Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels

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Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels

Cortisol is the body's primary stress hormone. It plays a significant role in many bodily functions, including how it controls our blood sugar levels. It usually starts higher in the morning and then gradually decreases as the day goes on.

Cortisol can also play a role in regulating the body's sleep and wake cycles. It can also manage how the body utilizes nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to help reduce inflammation and plays a role in controlling blood pressure. When we are overloaded with stress, our bodies may need additional help to lower cortisol.

These are some practical ways to lower cortisol levels and, therefore, lower stress.

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How To Level Up Your Dining Experience

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How To Level Up Your Dining Experience

What would it be like for you to make your dining experience one of connection, renewal, and nourishment? This can mean something different for each of us, but it all boils down to some core concepts.

Upleveling your dining experience can improve your days in more than one way -- prioritizing connection at mealtimes will help you grow in relationships, slowing down will help with digestion and absorption of nutrients, and enables you to practice mindfulness.

Instead of plugging in when you should be tuning out, try some of these tips for an all-around better dining experience: