MIND PRACTICES TO BE HEALTHY

Many times, while we are working rather than focusing on the task in hand, we start dwelling on the past or worry about our future. We lose interest in work and start replaying the past conversations in our head, i.e. what we must have said or done at that moment. It can create the fear of the future that distracts our mind from our work as well. These thoughts can have an immense impact on your overall productivity and performance.

This holiday season, prepare for things to look and feel a bit different. If you’re worried about not seeing family and friends during the holidays or if you feel you’ve lost a sense of freedom with global lockdowns, it’s normal to feel disappointed, lonely, helpless, stressed, and so on.

Studies suggest, approximately 45% of our everyday activity is determined by the habits we've formed earlier. It can be either brushing teeth in the morning, reading a book while commuting, or eating fast food when tired. Considering the number of things we do automatically, it's good to understand the mechanisms that trigger habits, ways to break them or make them stick.

Though we’ve thoroughly described the effects of neglecting sleep on an individual level, there are some far more serious consequences beyond that. The bad news is this issue impacts entire societies- the good news? There’s some promising ways we can address that.

Can you tell the difference between getting into shape for an event and eating five portions of fruits and veggies every day? Training to do splits and going to the gym or for a run 3 to 4 times a week no matter what? One is a goal. It motivates you to go further, but once you achieve it, it's gone. The other one is a habit, a specific routine of behavior that we do without even thinking about it. And here comes the question, what is a better strategy while striving for general wellness? We will go into details on what is the difference between the two, and when and what works better — building a habit or setting a goal.

We've discussed the issue of not getting enough sleep before, but the truth is that this is a very modern issue. How did we get here? And how can we resolve this problem that plagues the world?

It’s exciting to see physical and mental health become trendy. In almost every sense, people are living healthier lives. This is why it’s puzzling to see the troubling trends that accompany sleep, and how much people are neglecting it.

The spring season is upon us, and many people are taking this extra time at home to accomplish their spring cleaning goals and take on a few challenging DIY projects, but what about your self-care goals?

It's easy to become overwhelmed by a hectic office environment. You want to be on top of your game at work and relaxing helps you do just that. We have provided five breathing exercises you can practice individually or as a group. Companies might want to consider implementing wellness programs into their work environments.

Winter can often feel like the longest season of the whole year. The days are short, making it hard to find time to get outside and stay active. The vast majority of us leave for work when it is dark and come home after the sun has already gone down!

Chances are good that you've at least heard about meditation—but perhaps are a bit fuzzy about some of the details, like: What exactly is meditation? What are its benefits? How does it relate to my daily life? What's the best way to start a meditation practice?

Mental health is just as important as physical health and, as such, it's essential to take care of it. If you think about it, each affects the other.

We’ve all come to know and love Movember, the month formerly known as November when the artist (or shall we say hipster) once known as your boyfriend/brother/friend transforms into some mustachioed characters for 30 days, all in the name of men’s health awareness. But when all is said and shaved, what else can men do for the remaining 11 months of the year to live healthier, happier lives?

Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a combination of strategies (or call you what you will...activities, goals) to keep healthy. The list sounds like a well-versed mantra: eat well, exercise, get enough sleep and avoid unhealthy lifestyles and habits. But wait a minute. How about taking it easy? Especially when your body is stiff and painful from exercise or stressed from work or life's demands.

Yoga is not just an outlet for physical activity… It’s a way of life. It’s a community of people who share certain values about how they want to live their life, and that includes how comfortable they feel in their own skin.