The holidays aren’t always a joyous time for all of us. Some of us have lost loved ones, have tumultuous relationships with family members and simply aren’t about the seeing 100 extended family members life.
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Real talk, almost every one I know struggles to sleep. Fortunately, I consider myself somewhat of a sleeping beauty and with these 10 Tips for Better Sleep, you'll sleep like a baby and will be ready to take on the world!
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In my Joyous Healing Facebook, our first 30-Day Challenge is a Fitness challenge which inspired to create a list of the top fitness apps for rapid weight loss! The purpose of the group is to motivate my Joyous Girl Gang to incorporate healthy habits in 30 Day increments and what better way to do so than to use our beloved smartphones!
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Over the years I've made it my mission to find fun effective weight loss exercises without going to the gym. Whether it's an online kickboxing class, high-intensity interval training or some heavy duty weight lifting, if I can do it at home- I am all about it!
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I was elated when my director loved a presentation I'd given to the Marketing VP so much that I was enlisted for another presentation reserved exclusively for senior executives. It was the perfect opportunity to advance my career and earn a well-deserved promotion. My excitement lasted all of 15 seconds when she told me the dates for the presentation. My heart immediately sunk, my anxiety kicked into overdrive, and my search for tools on how to deal with anxiety began.
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Ever since I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease I've been obsessed with healing my gut in every way possible. During my hunt for gut healing resources, I became seriously aware that an unhealthy digestive tract can be a major contributor to hormonal imbalances in our body. From weight gain to hair loss to mood swings- your gut may be to blame! If you're suffering from any of the symptoms
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Hygge pronounced "hoo-gah" is a Danish practice that's very similar to self-care. It's a lifestyle experienced all throughout Europe that consists of enjoying the simple things in life while being as comfy as humanly possible. Hygge is that feeling of snuggling under your comfiest blanket while reading your favorite book.
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In 2017, I definitely got a taste of the life I aspire to live and I am hooked on the positive vibes, joy, and abundance. Now that I've visualized my life, I plan on making 2018 the year of taking action, dreaming big and saying YES to everything that scares me- on my Shonda Rhimes.
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“I can’t believe this year went by so quickly!” How many times have you heard someone say this around the end of the year? How many times have you said it yourself? I definitely have (raises hand!) It’s that I had a whole 365-days and still didn’t reach my exercise goals feeling... Well worry not sunshine, you’re not alone.
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I believe in one simple premise: the only way to be healthy is by changing your lifestyle. I know it might sound vague or too simplistic but that's because it's easier to do than you think. Do you want to find out why and how to change your life? Well, I made it easy for you to grasp by explaining it in six simple steps to sustainable health.
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It's time I get real about self-care! I am a huge fan of incorporating self-care into my everyday life. In fact, I took an online quiz that deemed me a "self-care maven" just last week. But a kick-ass self-care routine wasn't always part of my life and even after realizing the important role it plays in my life, I still struggle with incorporating it into my day-to-day sometimes.
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Sneaking to the bathroom as we hide our tampons during our menstrual cycle is the perfect depiction of how women avoid talking about their periods. Not to mention how we refuse to seek help to balance our menstrual cycle when our life- in every sense of the word- depends on it! Today we're throwing all of our reservations out the window and talking eight natural tips for balancing your menstrual cycle.
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If you’re one of the billions of people experiencing chronic stress in your life, it’s an absolute necessity to your health that you find a way to reduce your stress level. Realistically, there are seasons in our lives when we are not able to dedicate much time to a self-care routine. Fortunately, there are many ways to incorporate mindfulness, or the act of paying attention, into our daily lives in order to feel less stressed. Here are 7 ways that you can reduce stress in your life immediately.
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Eleven years ago when I got my first personal training job, all the women I trained were after Madonna’s arms. Not long after, it became Michelle Obama’s arms. I’m not sure who has the arms de jour right now but someone whose arms are just as shapely, I’m sure. At the time I was a little surprised that so many women were wanting to focus on their upper bodies since I thought for sure they would be all about flat stomachs & round butts.
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Traveling and remaining healthy is a concept I never understood. I'm the definition of accident prone, and illness-prone if I'm being honest. Why would you take travel health tips from me? Let's just say I've learned a few tricks along the way.
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The physical poses of yoga are known to help with many ailments. There are asanas for a sore back or tight hamstrings. Asanas are the place in which a practitioner sits and the posture in which he or she sits. There are poses to help women alleviate pains while menstruating and even postures that can help you fall asleep at night. But did you know that yoga is also great for digestion?
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I was sold on the notion that creating a morning and night time routine was the key to living the energized, joyful and productive life I dreamed about. If a morning ritual would allow me to establish a level of productivity that would extend to the rest of my day, a nighttime ritual would help me disconnect from the world allowing me to fall into a restful slumber.
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