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Growing Pains
Navigating Life’s Transitions Moving through the great transitions in life can feel daunting. Being amidst a transition in my own life, I feel all the fears and pressures surrounding the unknown of a new chapter. When navigating these transitions, it is important to keep a healthy mentality to set a positive trajectory for the new…
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Exercise on the Brain
The brain benefits of exercise Not only is exercise a key component of physical health, it also plays an important role in mental health. Exercise is widely known to aid in weight management, strength of bones and muscles, and chronic disease prevention. It is less commonly accredited for its benefits to brain health. The brain…
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The importance of self reflection
Self reflection is the internal communication that evaluates one’s circumstances to increase self awareness, presence and understanding.
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Out with the old
& in with the new year It’s January 1st, the beginning of a new year where we each get to decide what we are taking with us and what we are leaving behind from the previous year. Remember, just because its the New Year doesn’t mean we don’t get to chose everyday how we want…
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2023
Lessons & Reflections A lot can happen in a year. It often begins quite differently than it ends. LESSONS OF 2023 2023 REFLECTION PROMPTS
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Practicing gratitude
& its benefits We are in the midst of November, what some may call the season of gratitude. Holidays are fast approaching, specifically Thanksgiving, that are typically a reminder for expressing gratefulness. As there are many benefits of regularly practicing gratitude the holiday season should not be the sole season for thanks. Benefits of Gratitude…
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Show yourself grace
Self-acknowledgment It may seem cliché but I truly believe we do not give ourselves enough credit for what we have accomplished and instead focus on what we have not. Your past self held goals you have since achieved. Who is to say your future self won’t accomplish your current goals? Show yourself a little more…
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Daily practices for health improvement
Take moments of your day to… CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF Unidentified emotions can often disguise themselves as excess stress or anger leading to unintended behaviors. Be sure to check in with yourself to identify these suppressed emotions before they become present in your life disguised as something else. BREATHE Deep breathing has a multitude of…
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How to navigate difficult times
Mentality through hardships Life is by no means an easy ride. It can present unforeseen change, where suddenly the trajectory of your life shifts without saying goodbye to the old one. It can be unpredictable, evoking novel and overwhelming emotions that are tempting to run away from. When life presents challenges, it can be extremely…
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Back to school wellness
Health tips for students In the spirit of back to school season, here are a few health tips to promote wellness throughout the school year. Water bottle Students should get in the habit of carrying a water bottle everywhere they go. Hydration is vital for brain and body functioning. Water helps to flush out toxins…