Sometimes life feels like all too much. Trying to balance aspects of wellness in addition to following through on our necessary responsibilities can leave people feeling spread too thin. For many, this can result in the body and mind “shutting down”. Things don’t feel enjoyable anymore, it’s difficult to get out of bed, and tasks start to feel even more daunting as they continue to build up while motivation becomes more scarce. In this article, we will review practical strate

When winter rolls around, it’s not unusual to feel a little more sluggish or down than usual. The winter blues  is a term people often use to describe the mild mood changes that can pop up when daylight hours shrink and colder weather keeps us indoors more often. You might notice feeling less energized, less motivated, or just not quite yourself. For many people, this shift has a lot to do with reduced sunlight, holiday stress, or the emotional weight that winter can bring. T

After the business of the holiday season, we can experience significant stress when facing the demands of daily life. Increased stress leads to negative health changes, such as increased heart rates, blood pressure, and cortisol levels, and affects the quality of our sleep (Chung et al., 2019). This can leave us feeling exhausted, immobilized, and stressed. The buildup of stress over time can become toxic, and lead to poorer immune system function and numerous negative mental

Resolutions and a new year go hand in hand. “New beginnings,” “fresh starts,” and “new year, new you” frequently find their way into commercials, promotional materials, and our collective mindset as we consider a more ideal life. To a certain extent, this approach can be helpful. We identify a goal and have a start date. And yet, the messaging feels laced with the idea that the current  you must be discarded for the better  you. “Out with the old, in with the new!” Why “New