Live/Inspire

How do you begin your day? Do you take time to speak to yourself in a positive way? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally has a direct effect on your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are positive instead of negative. Research shows that when you incorporate positive affirmations into each day, your ...

Maintaining good posture is tough. We sit a lot — at work, in the car, at the dinner table, while visiting with family and friends. Sitting is not a bad thing, but sitting incorrectly with slouched shoulders is. Sitting in a slouched position happens when we’re not paying attention to sitting up tall or neglecting to get up and move often. Sitting incorrectly can lead to tightn ...

Mindfulness is being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in a particular moment. It’s walking outside on a beautiful fall day, listening to the birds chirp, looking at the gorgeous trees and noticing their new hints of orange and yellow. It’s letting the smell of the cool crisp air fill your lungs. Practicing mindfulness has been proven to improve concentration, ...

Setting goals can help you stay on track and motivated, become better at planning and create positive atmospheres. While you may find it hard at times to stay on track and meet your goals, this could simply be because you are not setting your goals properly. When creating a goal, avoid these things because they can lead to pitfalls or decreased motivation: Choosing goals that ...

When we give something our all and truly commit, we can do hard things. Imagine if you were to embrace the same mindset with your physical, mental and emotional health. What would you be able to achieve? Having an “all in” mindset is not just a saying — it’s a way of life. It is showing a commitment to yourself and your health. It is embracing a “can do” attitude and giving you ...