6 Tips to Help You Get Through the Darkest Time of the Year
November and December are the darkest months of the year, but also the busiest. The hustle and bustle and the darkness can increase stress, fatigue, and even irritability. However, the dark season comes every year, so we’ve developed ways to get through this dark time. As the darkest part of the year begins, it’s a good idea to review the various ways you can reduce fatigue and ease stress. Here are six tips on how to […]
Is Christmas stressing you out? Try something new instead of sticking to traditions
Traditions are an important part of Christmas, and we strive to honor them year after year. But does strictly following traditions cause more stress than joy? What if you tried breaking with tradition this Christmas and doing something new and different? Here are some tips on how you can reduce Christmas stress and do something outside the norm. Does buying gifts stress you out? What if you didn’t buy any gifts this year […]
Motivation gets you started, and willpower takes you far!
Motivation helps you get started, but staying on track also requires a dose of self-discipline from time to time. Motivation is what gets us to start exercising or make a lifestyle change. Do you notice that as your motivation wanes, the number of workouts or your dedication to the cause also decreases? For something new to become a permanent part of our lives, it must become a habit. Adopting a new habit, in turn, requires consistency and willpower. Carrying out things that have become habits […]
Here's how to start exercising again after a long break
COVID-19, summer, and a busy schedule. Or any number of other good reasons why you’ve been working out less lately. We’ve put together five practical tips to help you quickly get back into your workout routine and kick off the fall training season on the right foot: 1. Establish a routine first, and increase the intensity later. After a long break from working out, a common mistake is to go all out right away. Often, the harder you start out, […]
2020: Here's How to Get Back into Your Workout Routine Right Away
The year is about to end, and it’s time for new resolutions again. More exercise, going to bed earlier, and fewer treats. Many experts consider the famous New Year’s resolutions to be pointless, but the truth is that the turn of the year brings with it the opportunity to start something new. According to research, whenever our routines change—we have the chance to build new (better) routines. These moments […]