Who’s up for taking my 40-day Mental Wellness Challenge? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️⁣ ⁣ If you’re ready to establish lasting, positive #habits that will optimize your mental #wellness, then join me on my 40-day challenge. It doesn’t take much, just a bit of effort each day to see major improvements in:⁣ your ability to manage #stress⁣ your #relationships⁣ your #mood the way you deal with difficult feelings and thoughts⁣ achieving meaningfulness in daily #activities⁣ feeling authentic and

Need a brain boost? Try my smoothie packed with brain fueling ingredients!⁣ ⁣ This is a simple and delicious #recipe that takes under 5 minutes to make. It’s nutritious and there’s no added sugar! ⁣ Check out each of the amazing #brain boosting ingredients and their benefits: Blueberries: The antioxidants in blueberries can affect areas of your brain essential for intelligence and help improve #memory.⁣ Raspberries: The flavonoids in berries have been shown to help improve co

Did you know that a walk down memory lane can help boost #mood and bring your values to the forefront? ⁣ One of my favorite weekend activities is to take a brief trip down memory lane. Sometimes I’ll read a couple of handwritten card that people have sent me (yes, I save these!). Other times, I’ll take a peek at some photos capturing wonderful memories of the past. Or, I’ll get together with a family member or friend and hear their stories of their favorite memories. When I

Today I’m launching my #PleasantActivity series. It’s based on the simple, scientific premise that doing things that matter to you can spark joyful moments. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Pleasant activities are a cornerstone of the scientifically proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, because they can change your #mood and your mindset in seconds. Sometimes we put off things that we love doing because we are too busy, #stressed, tired, etc. But our behaviors directly affect our mood and our thoughts.

Who says commuting can’t be fun? Here are my science-backed tips for how to make your commutes more pleasant and even productive! ⁣ ⁣ The average commute time in the U.S. is at an all time high - it grew to just over 27 minutes one-way last year. And, 4.3 million workers in the U. S. have commutes of 90 minutes or more per day (that’s me!).⁣⁣ Longer commutes are bad for their workers, families, employers, and economy. But we can turn this around by using some science-backed h

Did you know that a visit to a beach, lake, or any body of water (bathtub!) can actually change your brain?⁣ Science has shown us time and time again that people are happier, healthier, and more at peace when they are close to water, whether that’s the ocean, a river, a lake, a swimming pool, or even a bathtub!⁣ Some researchers dub this “blue space” = this restful, hypnotic space where your mind can take a little break and get some needed rest.⁣ ⁣ Some scientifically proven

Take just 5-10 minutes today for a #mindful walk. It’s restorative to your brain, soothes and calms, and helps you to organize your thinking, shift your attention, and enjoy the present moment.⁣ A randomized controlled study showed that participants between the ages of 18-65 who reported moderate to high levels of #stress experienced significant decrease in distress and increase in quality of life after 8 sessions of mindful walking (Teut et. al., 2013). Another study found t