Five Tips for Fixing Holiday Stress
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. They thrive on the hustle and bustle, decorating the halls, baking the cookies and singing along with carols on the radio. They look forward to creating family memories and seeing the lights. For others, the holidays and the stress attached is overwhelming. They’d love to […]
Dr. Porter Shares His Six Tips For Starting Your Day With Success
Mornings are tough for many of us. We hear the alarm. We groan. We roll over and wish we had a few more minutes to sleep in. What if I told you mornings are the best time to set your body and mind up for success? Your morning ritual can contribute to a day filled […]
Guided Sleep Meditations + 5 Ways Your Brain is Influenced by Sleep
When we go to bed, we are eager to rest and have our brains turn off… right? Actually, no. In reality, the brain is very much so on as we sleep. Even though we’re unconscious, our brains are incredibly hard at work. While there are many ways the brain is influenced by sleep, humans continue […]
Mindfulness for You: 5 Benefits of Meditation
We are living in a time of constant stress and trauma. Our lives are filled with constant notifications and stress triggers, which is why prioritizing mindfulness is crucial for our health. One way to increase mindfulness in your life is through meditation. Combat Stress with Mindfulness Before we get into the benefits of meditation, we […]
Self-Care and Valentine’s Day: 7 Ways to Love Yourself
For some, Valentine’s Day is a triggering holiday. With all the talk of romance and relationships, it can be easy to write off the day completely. Whether you are single or in a relationship, this holiday can be a day of self-love and self-care. Self-Care and Valentine’s Day: Why It’s About More Than Romance How […]
The Easiest Ways To Achieve Your Goals: Using Your Mind for Planning Your Future
The key to being able to easily achieve your goals is more simple than you may think: use your brain. Your brain has enormous power in helping you not only dream of your goals, but actually accomplish them. The Science Behind Achieving Your Goals The brain is an amazing muscle. From birth, our brains develop […]
The Key to Being Mindful During Times of Stress—and 3 Things to Avoid
Humans today experience more stress than our ancestors did in their daily lives. Sure, they may have been chased by the occasional wild animal, but otherwise their lives were relatively simple. Today, however, from the moment we wake up, we are bombarded with stress triggers: school, work, notifications, social media, news, constant influx of information, […]
