Month: February 2019

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February Self-Care Challenge

February Self-Care Challenge

What is Self-Care? “Care of the self without medical or professional consultation.” -Dictionary.com

Self-care is important and has many benefits for your physical and emotional health. Self-care should come first to impact your life in a positive way. Six ways to practice include eating healthy foods, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, practicing good hygiene, seeing friends, and trying to find ways to relax.

Overall, practicing will not only make you feel good, but will also prevent disease and illness. Essentially you will be more productive, engaged, and connected.

I made a list of new, fun, and different ways that you can do to practice self-care this month.

1. Sun Salutation

2. Green Tea

3. Meditate

4. Moon Salutation

5. Show Gratitude

6. Social Media Detox

7. Wake up at 5am

8. No make-up day

9. Compliment Someone

10. Color and Create

11. Drink 2 Liters of water

12. Donate to your favorite charity

13. Sleep in

14. Forgive yourself

15. Write a love letter to yourself

16. List your reasons for living

17. Create a bucket list

18. Bake deserts to a friend

19. Write down 5 things that make you happy

20. Buy coffee for a stranger

21. Listen to your favorite album

22. Do nothing

23. Take a long, deep breathe

24. Watch an old movie

25. Turn your phone off

26. Text an old friend

27. Plan your dream vacation

28. Make a list of your accomplishments

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5 Reasons to Run in the Morning

5 Reasons to Run in the Morning

The benefits of a morning run are undeniable, as this activity can help start your day on a positive note. We all know that it is the most tempting thing in the world to say “just 5 more minutes” until you actually have to get up and hustle in order to make it to work on time. However, getting up early and setting your alarm to run in the morning is beneficial for you physically, mentally, and emotionally. There is nothing better than listening to the sounds of nature or music through your headphones and being productive in the morning. I am going to give you my top five reasons to run and why I run every morning.

1. Stress Relief.

Running releases endorphins leaving you feeling less stressed. The start of your day sets the mood for the rest of the day and a morning run sets the pace of your day to be productive and in a positive mindset and mood. If you keep a consistent run every morning then you will be more pleasant to be around humans and feel much happier throughout the day.

2. Improves Focus.

Studies show that vigorous exercise, like running, activates the prefrontal and occipital cortexes. These parts of the brain are associated with “executive control”, which helps you regulate your emotions and enables you to focus on a specific task better.

3. You’re Less Prone to Freak Out.

On days when you feel as though the world is ending and you are very cranky, running can transform this morning monster. Running has powerful effects on mental health and depression.

4. The Sunrise.

What is more peaceful than a beautiful sunrise at a park? The air is crisp and there is something tranquil about running before most of the world is awake and the roads are less crowded.

5.Self- Discipline.

You will learn to actually follow through with things that you want to conquer and complete. You will learn how to consistently discipline yourself and do that thing everyday. For example, you can use this learning to make yourself buy healthy foods at the grocery store, finish your big work projects on time, or watch that documentary on Netflix that you have been wanting to watch. Consistently taking time for that morning run can teach you things that even the internet can’t.

These are my top five reasons why I run every morning… Do you want to feel more focused and less stressed? Try running tomorrow morning!  Set your alarm an hour earlier, put your running shoes on, and get out there and run! What are you waiting for?!Click on the photo to read ‘5 Ways to be Kind to Yourself’!

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3 Tips to Stay Motivated to Run During the Winter

3 Tips to Stay Motivated to Run During the Winter

Winter is upon us meaning there is less daylight, temperatures are low, and the weather consists of snow, wind, and rain. During this time it is completely natural for the motivation to run and exercise to lack. Personally, I love running during the fall when the temperature is quite chilly, but when winter comes around, the weather poses nothing but an obstacle to staying fit. Keeping up with running year round is beneficial to your overall health, as this hobby is a significant stress reliever and immunity booster. Of course, the tips to find a new routine or add variety to your routine can motivate you, however when those fail to work, follow my additional tips to stay motivated.

1. Create a Rewarding Post-Run Routine

I personally LOVE running, which is why I run almost everyday, write a wellness blog, and sell headbands that do not slip and stay in place. Post-run I always enjoy my time and have either a hot shower or indulge in a delicious hot cup of coffee, smoothie, or meal. Adding a post-run reward can create a more positive association towards running, which will then help to motivate you to go outside and run even when you are not feeling up to it.

2. Think About How You Will Feel Post-Run

Running gives me time to clear my head, be creative, and improves my mood. The endorphins released lift your mindset leaving you feeling less stressed and overwhelmed. I always think about how I will feel post-run if I do not feel like going on a run.  Additionally, exercise and fresh air helps beat the winter blues, that naturally come from being inside because of the weather and fewer hours of daylight.

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