Wellness Blog 

Mindfulness ebbs and flows in and out of popularity within our culture pretty consistently. While it gives us great sound bites like ‘very demure, very mindful’ sometimes there can be difficulty actually rooting into what mindfulness is. It is a practice that has been around for centuries. The origins of mindfulness are thought to be from Eastern practices of Buddhism, and gained popularity in the US in the 70s when Westerners studying the practices introduced it to the Weste

Participating in 'Dry January' is something that has grown in popularity over the last couple of years. People choose to stop drinking alcohol for the month of January as a way to recover from holiday celebrations, test their will-power, and even just save some money. Some find it challenging to engage socially, others see it as a welcomed change, and for some, it turns into a new-normal. Trying something first before making a big change is usually helpful. However, it can be

While seeing the turn of the year as a way to refresh, renew, and set intentions, sometimes there can be a subliminal tone of judgement, criticism, and resentment. While all of these feelings are valid, maybe it’s time we look at the way we are completing New Year’s rituals that may be impacting our overall mental health and self-perceptions. If you are someone who really struggles with resolutions, that’s not your fault. Oftentimes, resolutions are behavioral changes that ha