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The Power of Gratitude: Turning Stress into Positivity

Stress can quickly accumulate each day, making it difficult to maintain positive thoughts and feelings. Practicing gratitude is a proven way to find calm amid tension and turn negativity into a more positive perspective. Choosing a gracious attitude can be a beneficial tool for managing stress. Consider the following tips to harness the power of gratitude and turn your stress into positivity. Reflect Press pause on the everyday hustle and bustle, and take a moment to reflect on the good things in your life. Even during the most challenging times, there is always something to be thankful for. Consider starting a gratitude journal where you write down people, accomplishments, memories, pets, or other objects you are grateful to have in your life. The things you reflect on could be large or small, complex or simplistic. Shifting our focus to the [...]

Build Healthy Routines with Healthy Habit Formation

Healthy lifestyle routines lower the risk of various health conditions, diseases, and all-cause mortality (National Library of Medicine1). However, it is challenging to create healthy habits that last. It might feel frustrating when you don’t see results immediately or have difficulty navigating a busy schedule. Too often, we give up before healthy habits become part of our lifestyle. The good news is that creating lasting healthy habits isn’t impossible. Follow the tips below to build personalized healthy routines by forming healthy habits that endure despite our ever-changing schedules and lives. Keep Your Goals SMART Creating a habit can be challenging if you don’t have a specific plan or direction that you are aiming for. Often, we set broad goals and then feel defeated when we don’t see progress. Setting SMART goals can set you up for better success. S – [...]

5 Ways to Incorporate Mindful Moments into Your Day

Life can seem busier every day, making it easy to rush through our busy days on autopilot. Practicing mindfulness allows you to pay attention in the present moment purposefully and without judgment. Instead of quick reactions or thoughtless choices, mindfulness brings intentionality and focus to decision-making. If you’re not sure where to begin when it comes to practicing mindfulness or if you feel like you don’t have time in your day to think about one more thing, here are five easy ways to incorporate mindful moments into your day. Mindful Breaks Even on the busiest day, you can have a mindful break for a few moments. As responsibilities and stress pile up, our thoughts start racing as well. Mindful breaks bring our thoughts back to the present and quiet the chatter. Take a mindful break by practicing several rounds of [...]

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