Is being cooped up at home getting to you? While it may have been an exciting thought at the beginning, a few weeks inside can drive anyone into a state of restlessness – physically, emotionally, and emotionally. If you feel like you’re all over the place, if you’re feeling swamped, or you’re in need of some grounding, this 13-minute guided meditation session will help you release the negative energy in your body and mind. [Read more…] about Get Grounded With This 13-Minute Guided Meditation Session
How to Stay Healthy When Stuck at Home
With most states and countries ordering people to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, people are feeling the challenge to stay healthy. Within the confines of a restricted space, and with comparably limited resources, our wellspring of creativity and ingenuity comes in handy.
This article will discuss ways to maintain physical and mental health when your area of residence is in lockdown and you are forced to stay indoors because of the coronavirus. [Read more…] about How to Stay Healthy When Stuck at Home
Boost Your Mental Health By Choosing the Right Types of Food
Your body can benefit from healthy eating in a variety of ways. For starters, it can give you more energy and help you maintain a healthy weight. While most people understand why it’s important to eat nutritious meals, some don’t understand that making the right food choices can boost their mental health. This includes eating food that is rich in vitamins and minerals. Fortunately, there is great tasting food that can enhance your mental health and mitigate cognitive issues. Let’s look at several examples. [Read more…] about Boost Your Mental Health By Choosing the Right Types of Food
Practical Steps to Good Mental Health
Mental health has a significant impact on your overall well-being. Anxiety, depression and other psychological issues usually have a physical component that must be addressed practically. They can also exacerbate physical health problems. It is in your best interest to take care of your mental health just as well as you would take care of a cold or chronic physical illness. Here are five physical practices to improve your mental health. [Read more…] about Practical Steps to Good Mental Health
Why Ikigai Can Be the Secret to a Better Life
In Japan, Okinawa is known as “The Land of the Immortals” due to its high volume of people who live to be over 100 years old. Most of Okinawa’s population functions independently into their late 90s.
A reason for this feat could be the prefecture’s adherence to ikigai – or a Japanese philosophy that roughly translates to “life’s purpose.” Ikigai (pronounced EE-key-guy) originated in Okinawa, and the centuries-old practice is still widely used there today. Our Ikigai is what gets us out of bed in the morning, or our purpose and motivation for living a full life. [Read more…] about Why Ikigai Can Be the Secret to a Better Life
What Can Your Dreams Tell You?
The places we journey in our minds at night can tell us a lot about ourselves, our aspirations, our fears and so much more. Dreaming alone can teach us a lot when we’re awake. They make us face the realities of our own impermanence, the benefits of having an open mind and the importance of letting go of our worries. [Read more…] about What Can Your Dreams Tell You?
