Category Archives: Health & Wellness

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…

Ask St. Eden: Can A Plant-Based Diet Help With Healthy Aging

Ask St. Eden: Can A Plant-Based Diet Help With Healthy Aging

Veganism and plant-based diets are on the rise. While many people are choosing plant-based living because they are concerned about the environment or averse to factory farming, many others opt for veganism for health reasons alone. Here’s why:   The health benefits of a plant-based diet are largely due to the fact that they are…

A 5-step Approach for Managing Anxiety

5 Steps to Manage Anxiety

All of us are thwarted by anxiety at one point or another. The good news is, our brains can change. The next time you find yourself in a sudden moment of overwhelmingness, try these tips for minimizing your stress. ANXIETY CAN BE UNCONSCIOUS. You might think of anxiety as a physical feeling, but there is…

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…