On a self-care bender last year, I went to a therapist for the first time, only to make the shocking discovery that I have general anxiety – and it wasn’t recent onset. According to the doctor, I apparently had been dealing with it my whole life but had a great amount of control over it.…
If you have been struggling to lose weight, it might be in your mind as much as it is in your waistline. According to meditation coach Lynne Goldberg, excessive eating often has nothing to do with hunger – it’s entirely mental. “Perhaps we are triggered unconsciously by the smell of delicious cinnamon buns while we…
Running is an incredible exercise for weight loss and leaning out the body, and we’ve seen so many inspiring weight-loss success stories that involve running. But this whole weight-loss thing can often eclipse the other benefits – mental and physical – which are equally impressive, powerful, and important. Did you know that running is part…
Everyone’s talking about the benefits of meditation, but it can seem super intimidating if you’ve never tried it – or if you’re going it alone! We talked to a certified meditation coach, Lynne Goldberg, to get her best tips for beginner meditators; we’re definitely going to be putting these into practice ASAP. Related: Benefits of…
Meditation and mindfulness have been gaining exponential popularity over the past year thanks to incredible benefits: combatting stress, fighting depression and anxiety, improving sleep, boosting energy, and even helping the immune system are just a few powerful reasons to start. If you’re feeling intimidated, just remember you can keep your meditation practice simple and short.…
If you struggle with your body image, this emotional story from YourTango will help. My sister sent me an email after our “lunch.” The subject read, “I love you. Are you listening?” For far too long, I abused my beautiful body. I talked down to her. I lied to her. I fought with her. I…
If you’re dealing with stress or anxiety, sometimes it seems like nothing can take the edge off, and sometimes it’s easy to comfort yourself with food. When you’re reaching for chips or ice cream as an outlet for your tense feelings, try this trick: eating foods that can actually help de-stress your brain. There are…
Last week, I took a fitness class that began with the instructor asking me to turn around, face the back of the class, and grab each ear lobe with opposite hands. “. . . Wait, what??” I’ve been to tons of unique fitness classes with different formats, and several studio and group classes at my…
What’s the secret to happiness and health? According to Harvard professor and psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, it has nothing to do with fame, money, or success. “Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period.” In a multigenerational study that began at Harvard in the 1930s, two groups were studied: male Harvard students (which the New York…
If you’re heading into the weekend feeling dead from your strenuous work or school week, then listen up! It’s time to shake off the stress from your M-F routine so you can celebrate health and embrace happiness. There are so many supersimple, positive tricks you can add into your routine; here are some great ways…
