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STRESS MUCH? Take the quiz to find out!
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​Need suggestions on ways to relax? Click below for the BIG LIST of Self-Care Activities.  
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Water, Water, everywhere...

Did you know that drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated can improve your mood?
Proper hydration decreases anxiety, reduces the onset, duration and intensity of headaches, and improves mental focus. 

The challenge: drink half of your weight in ounces of water daily to stay hydrated. Try it! 

Click below for tips to help you drink more water.


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Don't Stress, Just Digest...
Did you know?
For your digestion to function smoothly you need to be relaxed while eating. Stress hinders relaxation and wreaks havoc on our digestion leading to hiccups, heartburn, diarrhea or constipation. 
Steps for relaxed digestion:
-Say grace or have calming meditation before meals
-Eat in places that induce relaxation 
-Eat with loved ones
-Breathe slowly and rhythmically before eating and during meals
-Chew food at least 50 times before swallowing
-Put your utensil down between bites
-Avoid/reduce smoking, caffeine intake, and alcohol consumption - these behaviors impair     digestion and affect the body's stress response

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2020 was a rough year full of losses and grief. This article may help you find direction as we start to heal...
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As we begin to get back to "normal" consider your work-life balance and its impact on your mental health... ​
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Over worked and under-paid (in so many ways). Motherhood is often characterized as a thankless job full of sacrifice. First, we sacrifice our bodies - literally. Then our minds - literally. This article is for all the MOTHERS. YOU ARE IMPORTANT!!! (Share with your favorite moms and tell them they're worth it! )
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Did you know that INSOMNIA is disruption of the body's natural clock?

​If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, frequent awakening, or restless/unsatisfying sleep then you may have INSOMNIA. 
​                       Steps for Resetting Your Clock
  • Stick to a sleep schedule. Keep your bedtime and wake time consistent from day to day, including on weekends.
  • Stay active. Regular activity helps promote a good night's sleep. Schedule exercise at least a few hours before bedtime and avoid stimulating activities before bedtime.
  • Check your medications. If you take medications regularly, check with your doctor to see if they may be contributing to your insomnia. Also check the labels of OTC products to see if they contain caffeine or other stimulants, such as pseudoephedrine.
  • Avoid or limit naps. Naps can make it harder to fall asleep at night. If you can't get by without one, try to limit a nap to no more than 30 minutes and don't nap after 3 p.m.
  • Avoid or limit caffeine and alcohol and don't use nicotine. All of these can make it harder to sleep, and effects can last for several hours.
  • Don't put up with pain. If a painful condition bothers you, talk to your doctor about options for pain relievers that are effective enough to control pain while you're sleeping.
  • Avoid large meals and beverages before bed. A light snack is fine and may help avoid heartburn. Drink less liquid before bedtime so that you won't have to urinate as often.
                     
             Bedtime Hacks for a Good Night's Sleep:
  • Make your bedroom comfortable for sleep. Only use your bedroom for sex or sleep. Keep it dark and quiet, at a comfortable temperature. Hide all clocks in your bedroom, including your wristwatch and cellphone, so you don't worry about what time it is.
  • Find ways to relax. Try to put your worries and planning aside when you get into bed. A warm bath or a massage before bedtime can help prepare you for sleep. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as taking a hot bath, reading, soft music, breathing exercises, yoga or prayer.
  • Avoid trying too hard to sleep. The harder you try, the more awake you'll become. Read in another room until you become very drowsy, then go to bed to sleep. Don't go to bed too early, before you're sleepy.
  • Get out of bed when you're not sleeping. Sleep as much as you need to feel rested, and then get out of bed. Don't stay in bed if you're not sleeping.