You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. It’s always a bit challenging starting off on a new healthy habit, especially when life already feels so full - but consistency is key if you want to get the most out of your mindfulness practice. Just like “knowing” about exercise is not enough to keep you fit, simply “knowing” about mindfulness won’t give you all of the benefits that it has to offer. To keep yourself motivated, keep reminding yourself o

Practicing gratitude has been shown to reduce stress and improve our sense of wellbeing. Research shows that when we think about what we appreciate, the parasympathetic (or calming) part of the nervous system is triggered and that can have protective benefits on the body, including decreasing cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and releasing dopamine and serotonin. Serotonin helps you feel happier, calmer, and more focused, while dopamine makes you feel motivated, accomplis

Studies show that a good nights sleep at the right times is essential in supporting your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. And unfortunately, when we're stressed, a good nights sleep is one of the first things to go. Luckily, http://mindful.org offers some helpful advice on how we can add some more quality Zzzs to our nights: 1. Dim the lights 1 hour before bedtime - Send a signal to the brain and body that it's time for rest. 2. Avoid looking at an