W A daily mental health routine is a time you set apart for yourself so you can practice self care, reduce stress and develop a work-life balance. It may seem like “one more thing to do” when you’re starting out, but if you make it a routine, it will turn into an essential daily habit that you won’t want to miss out on. Here are some of the most important reasons you should consider creating a mental health routine. A Mental Health Routine Helps Keep Your Anxiety Low If you have an anxiety disorder of any type, your routine isn’t necessarily going to cure it, but it can will help with those fe ..read more

You’ve been feeling tired much of the time, you don’t feel physically and maybe you can’t get excited about things that used to bring you joy. We all experience these feelings from time to time. Don’t beat yourself up about it. And while you should never ignore signs of major depression, there are some easy life hacks you can try that can improve your mood naturally. Choose Healthier Foods for a Quick Mood Boost Remember the old saying, garbage in, garbage out? We literally are what we eat, from the inside out. A diet heavy in processed foods, starches and sugar can contribute to brain fog, w ..read more

Mindful coloring is simply the art of coloring while practicing mindfulness. Being mindful is all about staying in the moment, being engaged and focused on what’s going on around you. Unfortunately mindfulness has become a lost art with digital distractions everywhere. Many of us miss out on basic pleasures and the simple things in life because we’re so distracted and stressed. One of the best ways to get fast stress relief is by mindful coloring. What is mindful coloring? The concept of mindful coloring is really very simple.  You’re busy coloring, and means you’re busy doing one thing ..read more

  I don’t know about you but I’m a bit tired of hearing the word “unprecedented” this year. It’s been the most difficult year in generations except for those of us old enough to vaguely remember the sixties. It may help you to remember that life comes and goes in seasons. Some years are wonderful, and everything seems to be going your way. Other years just plain suck. Some years Christmas is wonderful, and other years Christmas is hard. Social media and society can pressure us to feel like we should be smiley, merry and bright during this most magical time of year. We might feel that we ..read more

What kind of mood are you in right now…a good one or a bad one? Or maybe somewhere in between? It might also include being stressed, anxious, fearful, relaxed and calm, or maybe tense and agitated. Your mood is not just good or bad, but can include being stressed, anxious, fearful, relaxed and calm, tense and agitated. If you feel like you’re frequently on one extreme or another, it’s time to take a look at your habits, daily routines and how you spend your time. These behaviors can have a big impact on your overall mood and how you feel. Read on for helpful mood boosters to boost your mental ..read more

Hygge, pronounced (Hue-gah) is a Danish word originally derived from an Old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside elements. Far north countries like Sweden, Norway and Denmark have miserably cold, long winters. The concept of hygge has been used by Nordic people to help mentally combat the brutally dark, relentless winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love.  Hygge is not necessarily something specific that you can buy, because it’s more of a feeling than a possession. Hygge really is the epitome of Nordic living, and in the last five years the c ..read more

In this crazy year of 2020 one thing we can all agree about is information overload. There is so much news and opinions to wade through. It’s exhausting. Like starting a new job or hobby, you’re trying to learn a lot of new information and it feels like your brain just might explode. Have you ever started something new – a new job, a new sport, even a new game and you’re trying to learn the information and it feels like your brain might explode? Right now many of us are experiencing it on a daily basis because of the 24/7 nature of social media and the Internet. What Are the Effects of Inform ..read more

Self care is something that women should participate in every day, throughout the year. However, it is especially nice to switch up your routine, especially when the seasons change. And if you live in a warm climate like I do, switching up your routine to add some fun fall self care ideas can help bring some much needed change to an endless summer. One major reason you might want to change up your self care routine in the fall is due to seasonal weather changes. During the summer, you probably spent more time doing things outside. But in the fall, when the days grow shorter and the weather st ..read more

  2020 has been a doozy of a year. If you’re struggling with your mental health right now, you are not alone. Stress and anxiety about Covid-19, quarantine, the economy and civil unrest can be overwhelming for anyone. Lockdown and quarantine gets isolating and depressing. Information and social media overload, trying to figure out what is truth and what are rumors and misinformation can cause us to experience stress, anxiety, fear and depression. Learning self care strategies to support your mental health is key to coping with your emotions during a crisis. When you’re going through unce ..read more

  Self care has become a buzzword over the past few years. It’s meant to encourage women to do to take some intentional time to do more for themselves. But somewhere along the way, it became one more thing to do. If creating a self care routine feels overwhelming to you, just take a step back. Your self care routine is meant to serve you. If you can’t fit it in daily, why not just start with one day a week? Sunday (or even Saturday) is a perfect day to dedicate some time for your self care, since it’s already a day of rest for most people. You’re winding down and possibly getting ready f ..read more