Archive for April 2024
Mini Mindful Moments: How to Practice Mindfulness Anywhere
Mindfulness matters! Whether you are on your break at work or relaxing in your bed, mindfulness can be practiced wherever you are. Practicing mindfulness gives you permission to fully focus on the present moment. Observe what is going on around you: the people, sounds, environment, and even your feelings. Living in the world today, it…
Read MoreBenefits of Working Out Outside
In general, exercise has a wide range of benefits, so does it really matter where you do your workout? Today we have the convenience of satisfying all of our exercise needs inside of the gym. However, is it really all we need? Outdoor exercise can offer many more benefits than indoor exercise. Exercise is known…
Read MoreSleep Debt
“This week has been crazy. I have a huge report due on Friday, and I’ve stayed up late either working on it every night this week. That’s okay, though. This weekend I can catch up on sleep.” Does that sound familiar? Sometimes life is hectic, and our sleep schedules often suffer. Just like spending too…
Read MoreHealthy Sleep: From A to Zzz
Most of us know that getting enough sleep is important. We have watches or fitness trackers that often record the time we sleep or even give us a score for how well we sleep! Even though we know we should get around 8 hours per night, a 2020 survey from the Centers for Disease Control…
Read MoreSweet Potato Fries with Greek Yogurt Ranch
Ingredients for potatoes (makes 2 servings) 1 large sweet potato ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp paprika 2 tsp olive oil Parchment paper Cooking sheet Ingredients for greek yogurt ranch (makes 10 Tbsp) 1 (5.3 oz) plain greek yogurt 1 Tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Ranch Mix Instructions for potatoes: Preheat…
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