Wellness & Lifestyle

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5 Simple Ways To Eat Healthier

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5 Simple Ways To Eat Healthier

If eating healthy is on your to-do list BUT you are overwhelmed with more diets than you can count on both hands then you are not alone.

It seems as if there is a new fad to learn about every few months and explore if it's "the one" for us. The truth is, though, these diets set us up for failure, and that's precisely why they never pan out the way we hope. After all, if there was one diet that worked for everyone… then we would be in a much better place than we are. And the diet industry wouldn’t be a billion dollar industry like it is.

There's a silver lining, though - it's actually way more simple than we are making it. The results we're looking for come when we simplify our eating habits and focus on fueling our bodies with nutrient-dense foods that make us feel good.


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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