In our fast-paced world, productivity often takes the spotlight. The race to achieve more in less time can sometimes overshadow the importance of our health and well-being. However, the two are inextricably linked. Let’s delve into why considering health and wellness while aiming to boost productivity isn’t just an option—it’s essential. 1. The Foundation of Peak Performance Just as a […]

It gives us life, but have you ever thought about the power breath has over our quality of life? There’s a reason why so many of us were taught to “take a breath” in order to calm down, because as it turns out breath is directly tied to our body’s limbic system, the part of the brain responsible for emotional […]

The places where you spend the most time each day contribute to your mental health and overall well-being. Various attributes, including the size of a room, how it is furnished, and the company you keep, can influence your wellness. Although some elements of each day fall outside of personal control, we can decide how to create a mental space inside […]

Remember when self-care rolled out on a silver platter aglow with thoughts of pampering ourselves with luxurious baths and spending time with friends? These days seem to be a little less lavish and a lot more straightforward. Here is a look at a few of the evolved trends and why they might be even better! Eating Healthy Many people are […]

How often do you make time to listen to your inner voice? If your typical day consists of a flurry of activity leaving you pushing much of your to-do list to tomorrow, chances are you aren’t getting enough time to really think about why you’re doing it all in the first place. If this sounds remotely familiar, you might need […]

When it comes to growing and gardening many seem to think they lack that certain something to be good with plants or that they need a sprawling property to cultivate a garden. Please throw those misconceptions aside. A sunlit windowsill, balcony, patio, porch, or yard can all help you bring some life and healthy goodness into your world, improve your […]

By Melanie Robitaille, Sr. Staff Writer and Graphic Designer As many retreated inside to ride out one of the most extraordinary times in history, anyone still able to work has realized a long-time dream of most employees, the ability to work from home. Within weeks of making this drastic adjustment from one workspace to another, the dreamy façade begins to […]

By Melanie Robitaille, Sr. Staff Writer and Graphic Designer So, it’s day whatever now, and you’re finally starting to understand why we (your pets) do some of the crazy, inexplicable things we do when we’re left at home alone all day, day after day. Some say that would make us experts in this particular situation, heck some say we’re all […]

By Melanie Robitaille, Sr. Staff Writer Humans are more than mere flesh and bone. There’s a reason why we’re built to breath the air; why our bodies are made of water and are nourished by the warmth of the sun and the fruits of the earth. We aren’t just designed by nature, we’re a part of it. The societal shift […]

Part 1: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Concentrate this next breath through your left nostril. Use your mind to control your breath. Repeat eleven times. In the thirty seconds it takes to practice this technique, your body, mind and breath shifts. It is a fact. Part 2: See, sense, feel or imagine the place in your life, in […]