The Importance of Sleep on Your Fitness Journey
“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” “It’s late, but one more episode won’t hurt .” “I’m too busy to go to bed early.” “I only need 5 hours of sleep.” If you’ve never uttered at least one of those phrases…good for you! Most people are guilty of at least one, if not several. It’s our “do-more, […]
5 Ways Exercise Supports Mental Health
When Judy Garland told us to chase all our cares away, she didn’t mean it literally—but she could have. Physically chasing something counts as exercise, and exercise has been proven to soothe our mental health. Grinding at the gym can give us the boost our worry-riddled brains desperately need, so in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, […]
Gaslighting: What to Do When It Happens With a Friend
‘Gaslighting’ is 2022’s word of the year “Gaslighting is a colloquialism that refers to a form of psychological manipulation, intentionally meant to undermine a sense of reality and make you question what you know and believe to be true. It is done by someone trying to gain power over you and to erode your sense […]
Feel the Self Love With These Journal Prompts
Whether you’re feeling down around V-day or just want a reminder of how amazing you are, it’s always a good thing to take time and reflect on what makes you the one and only ~you~. What is Self-Love, Really? Self-love. Sounds self explanatory, right? Well, it’s a little more complicated than just having a positive relationship with […]