Building Inner Strength: 5 Ideas
Building our inner strength takes time and effort – just like building physical strength. Like our physical strength provides the ability to endure and achieve physical feats. Our inner strength is our resolve and resilience. It provides us with…
Grattitude Can Change Your Life: 10 Reasons
As human beings we are conditioned with an implicit bias to see the bad stuff first. It’s called , “the negativity bias.” And when it comes to keeping us safe, it can be a good thing. But all that negativity – even unconsciously can take a toll on our…
Mindful Observation: A simple but powerful practice for emotional and spiritual fitness
Mindful observation is a simple but powerful practice that can help us connect with nature and enhance our spiritual fitness. By taking the time to simply observe our surroundings without judgment or analysis, we can develop a deeper appreciation for the…
Common Eating Disorder
There are several types of eating disorders, each with its own unique characteristics and symptoms. Here are three common eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa: Anorexia is a disorder characterized by a severe restriction of food intake, leading to…
Unlock the Secrets of Serotonin: Learn How to Increase It
It can be hard to find balance in life. Sometimes it feels nearly impossible to juggle work, social commitments, household responsibilities, and personal interests. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and struggling with exhaustion, an important piece of…
Exploring the Role of the Hippocampus in Memory and Learning.
Do you need help remembering things or learning new concepts? If so, it could be related to the hippocampus. Located in the temporal lobe of your brain, the hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped structure responsible for processing memories and forming new…
GABA – A Calming Neurotransmitter
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter that acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This means that it helps to reduce the activity of neurons in the brain and nervous system and has a calming effect. GABA…
Balancing Hormones: Is Cortisol the Key?
Do you feel stressed, sluggish, and exhausted after a long day at work? If so, chances are that your body is producing too much of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol has been linked to disrupted sleep patterns, increased appetite, irritability, and fatigue —…
Amygdala Hijack: Why You Push Beyond Your Limits (and How to Stop It)
Pushing yourself hard, grinding through long hours, and always going the extra mile can feel like the right thing to do—until it’s not. If you’re constantly running on empty, feeling like you have to prove something, or just can’t seem to hit the brakes,…
Dopamine: A Feel-Good Chemical That’s Good for You?
Most of us are familiar with dopamine, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter molecule released by our brains when we do something that feels rewarding. But did you know that research has shown this chemical can benefit your overall mental and…