As the adage goes, you are what you eat. Your food choices every single day have significant effects not only on your body but also on your mind. How is it possible, you ask? In biology, serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for sleep, mood, and appetite regulation. Your gastrointestinal tract produces serotonin. The good bacteria … Read more
We’re constantly thinking. We are thinking about our next meal, our next dopamine fix, our next whatever. It’s compulsive, addictive, and sometimes harmful. Not to bash thinking; it’s essential to live and thrive. However, a large amount of your thinking is not helpful-a lot of it: Negative. So how do we focus less on the … Read more
An insight into how spirituality and mindfulness benefits and how it can help us to have a better understanding of ourselves and our struggles.
The world is going through all sorts of problems and challenges so no one can blame you if you are also on the edge right now. With everything happening around you, is it even possible to be still and at peace? Yes, there are things you can do to step back when stress gets too … Read more
Life is a microcosm of hardships and fun times. Everyone encounters stress no matter the job position, home situation, or social circumstance. These events can be especially rough and draining if you aren’t prepared to handle them. While no one can isolate themselves from stress, people can reduce the amount of pressure that they feel. … Read more
When is the last time you sat and focused on the task at hand? Without doing something else, or thinking about something else, or not wholly doing the job on autopilot. I can answer that for many people, and it’s either never, or a very long while. I too was a victim of the hustle … Read more
Mindfulness is a state where one is conscious of the inner thoughts that circulate in the mind. Being aware of the quality of the thoughts that are constantly repeated in our head is essential when dealing with stress management. We all have busy lives and would like to be more creative and productive throughout our … Read more
In the complex dance of lifestyles, demanding situations are inevitable, and their effect on our emotional well-being may be profound. Yet, in the realm of adversity lies the transformative power of emotional resilience—a skillset that no longer most effectively facilitates us to weather the storms but also allows us to emerge more potent and extra … Read more