Did you know that the foods we eat significantly impact how we feel mentally? It's true! When we?re down, we are often tempted to reach for a comfort food such as a burger and fries or a pint of Ben & Jerry?s. While those foods may make us feel better in the...
The world is a big place, and sometimes the idea of stepping out of our comfort zone to travel the world can be scary. A new country, a new culture, it's a lot to take in and sticking within what we know is easier. It's comfortable, and that feeling of comfort and...
As I was perusing the Internet for some happy inspiration, I came across an article titled, 'Why Laughing is Good For Your Health.' Before I clicked on the story to read it, I waited a minute or two and gave the act of laughing some thought. Are any of you surprised...
For some of us, the word 'meditation' makes us think of monks sitting atop a mountain, legs crossed, hands rested on the knees with a finger and thumb touching, chanting 'ohhhmmm.' At least, that's what I used to picture when people talked about meditating. The...
We are told over and over again about the physical benefits of exercise. Exercising just 20 minutes a day controls your weight, combats numerous health conditions and diseases, and boosts energy. That's reason enough to make time in our every day lives to exercise....
There is something truly magical about a sunset. Aside from the fact that sunsets symbolize the day coming to a close, they're also undeniably beautiful. I recently was blessed with moving into a condo overlooking the ocean in Long Beach, CA. The ocean has such an...
I will be the first to admit that I am not much of an outdoorsy person. I enjoy looking at pictures of the ocean, mountains, forest, etc, but when it comes to actually venturing out into the wilderness I usually opt to stay indoors. However, even I, as a...
Like most people, my life has had its fair share of highs and lows. And no matter how great those highs are, it is always difficult to overcome the lows. It's easy to simply tell yourself to be more positive and tell yourself to think happy thoughts, but quite harder...
Doctors have explored the link between music and emotions for years. We are hardwired to interpret and react emotionally to music. Certain music, and it's different for every person, can actually make you happy. More than just lift your mood, listening to music...