Our Furry Friends

This morning as I was drinking my coffee and preparing for the day, I noticed my sweet little dogs all curled up in their beds totally oblivious to anything beyond this moment. I have to say, I envied them. For them, there is no crisis … no worries. All they know is that in this moment everything is fine. This prompted me to take a look at the latest research on pets and well-being.

Healthy Living, Well-Being, PetsSaundra SchrockApril 16, 2020Well-Being, Pets, Healthy Living

Four Areas for Managing Stress & Anxiety

This is unquestionably a period where all of us are experiencing an enormous amount of stress. And what makes it even more challenging is that the source of stress is multi-faceted. With all of this going on, it’s understandable that we would be experiencing higher levels of stress, anxiety, and even depression. However, there are steps that we can take to break out of this cycle and be able to maintain as much of our normal lives as possible.

Healthy Living, Stress, AnxietySaundra SchrockApril 6, 2020Stress, Anxiety, Healthy Living

Emotional Hunger

Are you one of those people whose feelings have a lot to do with what and how much you eat? You’re not alone. Emotional hunger refers to a cycle of eating triggered by an emotion. Many of us eat when we’re happy, stressed, anxious, and even when we’re bored. Let’s take a look at how we can curb this tendency.

Mindful Handwashing

As we’ve heard from health experts, handwashing is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and others from getting sick. As a result, the CDC has provided five steps on how to properly wash your hands. In reviewing these guidelines, it seems like it would be useful to incorporate a mindfulness practice into this daily routine.