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We all know that drinking water is really important for maintaining good health. Water provides hydration for your body, helps with digestion, aids in weight loss, and boosts skin health. However, many people struggle to drink the recommended 64 ounces (or 8 - 8 ounce glasses) each and every day. There must be ways to make it easier to down so much water. Here are some tips to help you achieve your daily water goals.- Start every day with a glass of water - Keep a filled cup on your …

Choosing a bedroom color can be a fun and rewarding experience. Choosing the right color can also make a bedroom better for sleeping. It is best to make your bedroom feel tranquil and inviting. There are some colors that are better for creating peace than others. Here are a few colors that work well – Greens Greens feel natural and create a sleeping space that is like walking through a forest or resting in nature. Green is a calming and soothing color. When paired with ivories or …

So many of us are stuck at home with a new work routine. It has forced us to make changes as we work from home. Many of us are sitting in chairs and staring at a computer screen for hours. Zoom meetings have become the norm. It has become all too easy to only get our exercise going from one chair to another and walking to and from the refrigerator. Movement has taken a back seat. There are ways to accept the current situation and still keep your health in mind. Here are some strategi …

Being comfortable while you sleep can mean the difference between a solid nights’ sleep or a night of insomnia.  Choosing the right pillow can greatly impact your comfort levels throughout the night.The first thing to consider is how you sleep. Are you a side, stomach, or back sleeper?  If you are side sleeper, you may want a firmer fuller pillow to give your neck and head more support.  If you are a stomach sleeper you may want a flatter thinner pillow with minimal support …

Do you find yourself working on the same project for way too long? Does the end seem to move further away, the more time you spend on it? Sometimes giving ourselves too much time to complete a task is the least productive way to tackle it. It may be a task you least favor doing. If you are avoiding doing it because it is a job you least enjoy, you need to learn to “embrace the suck”. This term means to consciously accept or appreciate something that is extremely unpleasant but u …

We are all in our homes much more these days. Given the current times, we are sleeping, working, and relaxing in the same environment every day. Home has become the new office. Have you ever thought that indoor plants might be a real boost to your daily environment? Plants have been shown to boost mood, creativity, and concentration, all while brightening the room space they inhabit. Plants absorb indoor toxins and are known as nature’s air purifiers. They help clean the air you bre …

The sleep/wake cycle is a daily pattern that determines when it's time to sleep and when it's time to be awake. For most people, the ideal cycle includes seven to nine hours of sleep (typically at night) followed by 15 to 17 hours of wakefulness. Your sleep/wake cycle is the same as your circadian rhythm which is the same as your body clock. It is a natural, internal system that's designed to regulate feelings of sleepiness and wakefulness over a 24-hour period. Your circadian rhythm c …

Trying to be perfect is trying for an unobtainable goal. The goal of achieving perfection stems from many sources. Maybe you were raised to meet others high expectations and were taught that imperfection equals failure. Maybe you use perfection to compensate for what you perceive as a deficit in your talents. It is also celebrated in our society and children are encouraged to study harder to achieve the perfect grades. However, being perfect is impossible and can negatively effect you …

Getting a good night's rest is not only important for your mental and physical health, it's necessary for being a safe driver. In order to have the reflexes and quick decision making abilities to drive safely, you must get sleep. Driving while drowsy contributes to almost 100,000 accidents a year according to the National Highway Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. They also report that 1500 deaths per year result from drivers falling asleep behind the wheel. Even t …

Having a nightly routine can really get your mind and body in the right frame of mind for sleep. When you do this routine every night before bed it can help your body realize that it is time for bed, making it easier to fall asleep. What should my nightly routine consist of?Anything that you find calming and relaxing. A nightly routine will be very personal to your needs and your space but here are some suggestions to help you get started. Switch off your electronic devices. Do a simple r …