(Dear Readers, I’ve been messing around with my own morning routines over the last few months, and it’s got me thinking – I’ve never written about this and it is so important!) One of the most proven, effective lifestyle hacks for depression, anxiety, stopping drinking (so, like all the things my … [Read more...] about Morning Routines and Rituals
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Tips for Beating the Seasonal Blues
It’s fall now, and you may be in one of two camps. Love it (Sweater weather! Pumpkin everything! Holiday feels!), or dread it (shorter days, colder temps, mood shifts). If you’re in the former: congratulations, high five. If you’re in the latter, babe, you are so not … [Read more...] about Tips for Beating the Seasonal Blues
Managing Emotions: 6 Things to Try Before You Lose Your Sh*t
Have you ever been so upset, frustrated, angry, sad, shocked, etc., that you made a decision, said something or did something, that you totally regretted? Basically, when it came to managing emotions, you pretty much... didn't? (I mean, no, me either, but I’m writing this … [Read more...] about Managing Emotions: 6 Things to Try Before You Lose Your Sh*t
One Bite at a Time
One of the easiest, fun, and tastiest ways to practice mindfulness is with food, a practice commonly known as mindful eating. I was first introduced to mindful eating in my Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class, nearly a decade ago. … [Read more...] about One Bite at a Time
Asparagus-Broccoli Soup
Yes, I know this is my second asparagus recipe in a row! But, but, but I really love asparagus and I only eat it during when it's really good (i.e., in the springtime). Asparagus has great antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, so it's great for preventing aging and illness. It … [Read more...] about Asparagus-Broccoli Soup
Non-Food Ways to Boost Your Mood Bigtime
Exercise Along with eating the right foods for you, exercise is KEY for fighting sadness and depression. It's probably the best thing you could do. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH (hence the capital letters so you know I'm serious!). When we exercise, we create happy neurotransmitters like seratonin … [Read more...] about Non-Food Ways to Boost Your Mood Bigtime
Top Foods to Avoid If You Want to Be Happy
As I continue to research the food-mood connection, a few glaring topics keep coming to the forefront. One biggie is the notion that, just as there are foods that help your mood, there are also foods that are total whammies, emotionally. When it comes to the latter, most of our food-related mood … [Read more...] about Top Foods to Avoid If You Want to Be Happy