Self-care is so important for our health, every aspect of it. Self-care helps us properly care for our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health.

I know self-care is something that a lot of people talk about endlessly, but it’s all for good reason. There is an unseen connection between these four areas of our health and when one of them is out of balance, the others begin to teeter as well.

In order to prevent this from happening we need to make sure that we are doing our best to practice self-care daily.

Before we jump into some ways that you can practice self-care daily, let’s address the big elephant in the room. Why the hell do we need to be practicing self-care daily anyways? Besides the reason mentioned above here are a couple more reasons why:

• Self-care improves our mood
• Self-care reduces anxiety
• Promotes healthy relationships
• Invites positivity
• Improves our self-esteem
• Addresses your needs
• Helps maintain motivation
• Increases your awareness

Those are a lot of reasons to practice self-care daily and it’s not even the half of it!

Think about this list as individual activities. Can you see the way they directly impact your life? Everything on this list can have a huge impact on your career, family relationships, friendships, the goals you set, and so much more.

Essentially the way you practice self-care, and how often you practice it can directly impact the way you live your life. In order for you to live your happiest and most fulfilled life, self-care is something that you will need to practice daily to ensure you are taking care of yourself to the best of your ability.

So how we do practice self-care daily? I’ve got 5 ways you can. Check them out below! [Read more…]

It’s so important to start every morning with a positive attitude and a good energy vibe. This helps to set a positive tone for the day as well as motivates us to make the most of the next 24 hours.

Often times most of us wake up, crawl out of bed, and just start our day. The start of our day may include very simple things such as doing necessary hygiene, doing a quick workout, eating breakfast, etc.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. However, lately I have been doing one-minute activities as soon as I wake up to kickstart my day and so far, it has been life changing.

This is literally a simple activity that I will engage in for no longer than a minute just to get my blood circulating, to help wake up my body, as well as my brain. Once I have done this, then I proceed to start my day by engaging in my daily morning routine.

Doing a simple one-minute activity before starting your morning routine can help improve your life immensely. You may find that you experience more motivation, you’re more productive during the day, and you may find yourself eliminating bad habits.

I have also found that these one-minute morning activities have naturally helped me stay on track with my health and wellness goals, by motivating me to keep the momentum going.

There are literally tons of things that you can do in the morning to help yourself get in a positive and motivating mindset. Here are some things you can do in the morning to start off your day. [Read more…]

Caring for your mental health is so important and honestly, we as a society don’t talk enough about why. There’s this stigma that exists about mental health, that it represents something negative about a person. You’re an outcast. There’s something wrong with you that specifically sets you apart from other people. Which isn’t the case at all.

Society has put a negative label on the term mental health. This has taught us all to shy away from openly talking about it. However, if we’re going to be 100% honest about mental health, we all experience it.

Mental health is the way you care for yourself mentally, and the way that care is carried over into your physical and emotional well-being. Which means that we all are experiencing the positive and negative effects of mental health on a daily basis.

It’s so important to recognize that your mental health is an essential part of your overall well-being. Your mental health influences so many areas of your health, wellness, and life. This includes areas such as your appetite, your energy levels, your sleeping habits, your level of concentration, your mood, and even the way you process information.

In order to make sure that we are performing at our best we must take the time to care for our mental health. Caring for your mental health can help you live a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life to the best of your ability.

There’s no better time to develop the habit of caring for your mental health than the time you spend at home. After all, it’s where we start and end the day. Here are 7 ways you can care for your mental health at home. [Read more…]