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5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Your Everyday Life

Black women meditating

Mindfulness is the state of being aware, moment-by-moment, of your thoughts, feelings and sensations. Being mindful allows us to focus awareness on what we’re feeling in the moment, without any interpretation or judgement.  Practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, restore emotional balance, increase resilience, reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality.   Truth is, we’re all capable of…

Wellness at Work – 6 Coping Skills For Post-Pandemic Anxiety

Post-pandemic anxiety is real. After more than a year working from home, a lot of us have concerns about going back into the office and returning to the life that COVID-19 abruptly changed.  Whether you’re anxious about getting back to your regular social life or concerned about the virus, you may find yourself dreading returning…

How To Set and Maintain Boundaries (especially with people you love)

Setting and maintaining boundaries – especially with people you love, can be really tricky. I know there are people right now who are trying to figure out how to set and establish boundaries with the people they’re close to. Whether that means saying, “sorry, I can’t attend because of COVID-19” or cutting ties with a…

Everything You Need to Know About Breathwork + 3 Simple Exercises To Try

 https://sainteden.com/2021/05/13/restorative-yoga-101-your-guide-to-next-level-relaxation

There are many reasons to consider adding breathwork to your self-care routine. Not only has it been proven to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, calm the mind and nervous system, and improve mental clarity and focus, but it can also help with things like emotional trauma, high blood pressure, and insomnia. What is breathwork?  Breathwork—or pranayama,…

How Holistic Living Improves Your Mental Health

https://sainteden.com/2021/05/20/how-holistic-living-improves-your-mental-health

Holism says that the body and mind are intimately connected and greatly affect one another. Based on this idea, a holistic lifestyle involves nourishing your physical, mental, social, and emotional health—all the pieces that make you whole—in order to live your best life.  A symptoms-based approach to medicine, common in the Western world, believes in…