Emily

What is Yoga Nidrā?

Imagine that you are falling asleep. Your body experiences various stages of sleep, including the deep sleep cycle, the type of sleep during which your brain emits delta waves. Now imagine that you remain conscious for this state of being.

Doing nothing

I was always praised for working hard. Of course! Duh! If you grew up in American or Polish (or hybrid) culture like I did, you most likely won’t even think twice about equating hard work with personal value. So let’s break this down for a second.

Why we’re looking at strangers all wrong

Put simply, the FAE is a tendency that we overestimate how much someone’s personal attributes are influencing their actions, and we underestimate how much that someone’s situation is influencing their actions. Sorry to break it to you, fellow earthlings, but humans make a lot of mistakes that we are not always aware of.

Having healthy boundaries with family and friends

Lifelong relationships can be beautiful in their evolution and growth, especially when you have so many memories that you share. They can also be extra challenging. Let’s face it, who pushes your buttons better than Grandpa when he asks you when you’re going to have babies?

How to nurture your relationship with your partner

Just like any plant, a romantic relationship will wither without the proper nourishment and care. Yes, I know I sound dramatic, but it’s true. Read on for several ways to nurture your love fern and not let it die

How to have a positive relationship with your Self

There is a lot of social pressure to be and act a certain way, and when we follow these expectations, we can lose our Selves and end up acting pretty horribly to our Selves. Remember OAR (…

Rest is not optional

I used to feel guilty for doing nothing. Have you ever felt the same way?

Why is physical activity important anyway?

Regular exercise decreases your risk of developing dis-ease and illness. What does “regular” mean? Aim for 30 minutes every day. What does a balanced week of exercise look like? Here’s an example of what a moderate workout plan for a busy parent might look like.

What does healthy exercise look like?

During January, many of us resolve to incorporate more physical activity into our lives. This is great! But how do we navigate the complex world of exercise? Let’s break it down into the three major categories of physical activity: cardio, strength training, and flexibility.