Burnout is a buzzword in the wellness community these days, but what actually is it? According to Mayo Clinic, it’s a “special type of work-related stress– a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Ouch. So many of […]
Each year the springtime offers us a chance to think about creation, renewal, and action. This is the Earth’s season of birth and growth, and we can benefit greatly from aligning our inner environments with this energy. If you’ve noticed new flowers blossoming, warmth cutting through the cool air for […]
As temperatures drop in winter, we might joke about going into hibernation until spring. But chilly weather doesn’t have to stop us from sticking to the healthy resolutions we made at the turn of the new year. Lots of joy can be found in staying active in the winter, and […]
Have you ever felt literally “chilled to the bone” during winter? Do you struggle to stay warm throughout the day and find yourself adding layers on top of layers? While we can’t control the weather, there are some easy shifts you can make in your daily routine to help warm […]
For most of us in the northern hemisphere, winter is well underway. The days are short, the winds are biting, and we are warming ourselves with spiced tea and cozy holiday celebrations. You may remember the introduction to meditating with the seasons in our fall article, where we touched on […]
Sometimes the spookiest day of October is not Halloween, but the day your morning alarm sounds and you discover it’s still pitch black outside. When the sun is snoozing but hibernation isn’t an option for you, it can be tempting to reach for a cup or two of coffee to […]
