Tailoring Our Habits
We all have daily habits, some we established by accident or during childhood. Today, now more than ever, we need to be mindful of our treatment to our bodies and minds. Are our actions helping us or making matters worse? Below are some highlighted behaviors we do on auto-pilot, and while habits in some capacity […]
Emotional Fitness 101
The human psyche is a wondrous instrument. The brain is responsible for every thought and emotional response we elicit. Our very act of thinking is a powerful tool that controls our emotions. Acknowledging our feelings is another step in the process of how our brain operates. Historically society and possibly family have taught us to […]
Grilling Marinade Recipe
Summertime is here which means grilling season has begun! A few of my grilling favorites range from vegetables, steak, and fish. Below is a tasty marinade recipe to be glazed over steak or salmon. Bon Appetit! This is what you need: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup EVOO 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons of […]
Beyond Traditional Self-Care
I will be the first to promote and advocate self-care rituals as the tools to help ease stress, anxiety, and whatever rigors one may be facing. As a parent, a nonprofit contract worker, and the manager of Well&Co, there have been ample times that my mindfulness practices were ineffective. Let’s face it, COVID-19 has been […]
Time to Glow
Today our world is bizarre. Things are surreal and unusual at best, but there is a silver lining! When time permits, we can embrace our inner-crafty side and make splendid recipes from delicious menu items to bath and body products. A simple beauty recipe I love is a natural highlighting spray, and since we can’t […]
Mental Health Awareness
May is mental health awareness month. And there’s no time like now to help and support those who need you. Truth is, people may not ask for help bc of shame or embarrassment. It’s up to us to check-in on our friends and family, especially the one’s that seem “great” or “have it all together” […]
Tea Tree Clay Mask
There is no better time for self-care than at this moment. From getting extra rest (even if it’s only five minutes) to an outdoor walk or simply getting chores checked off your list, self-care is key for your mental wellness! In the following is an easy Tea Tree Clay Mask recipe. This mask is good […]
3 self-compassion practices fit for meditation-haters
by Kells McPhillips of Well + Good 1. JOURNAL YOUR WINS “Journaling is a really effective way to practice self-compassion, but not just a free-flowing journal,” says Burstein. “I recommend a journal prompt that encourages you to reflect on what went well that day—or better yet—what you did well that day. This is effective because not only […]
Avocado Face Mask
I love avocado! With a dad from El Paso it’s only natural that avocado became a favourite of mine! Yes, this incredible fruit is great on tacos and on toast, but it’s also a delicious treat for the face. One of my favored homemade products is the avocado mask. The following recipe and directions are […]
Total Well-being
Total well-being has been an initiative rapidly increasing in corporate America as a resource to aid employees with mental care solutions and physical wellness regimes. With the fast-paced society we reside in, this type of methodology is integral to every person outside the workplace. Today, wellness stems beyond spa-baths and massages and integrates aspects of […]