Marie Kondo debunks myths of decluttering so city dwellers can keep a tidy home Across the nation, apartment sizes in urban areas are trending toward smaller units. The average unit size in the U.S. fell to 950 square feet in 2012 to 2013, fifty square feet less than a decade ago. Developers in cities areContinue reading “How to Tidy Your Home Mindfully”
Category Archives: Exercise/Healthy Living
Why You Eat Too Much…and What Can Help
Flogging yourself to diet won’t work. I’m one of those people who eat too much. I’m hoping that writing this will help me as well as you. 1. Do you rationalize eating fattening things? For example, when I have spare time and I’m near a favorite restaurant, I rationalize, “Well, I have time to killContinue reading “Why You Eat Too Much…and What Can Help”
3 Keys to Making Mental Training Work in Sports
Treat mental training just like physical and technical training. When I speak to athletes and coaches, I ask them how important the mind is to sports success. With few exceptions, the response is that the mind is as or more important than the physical and technical side of sports. I am obviously biased given whatContinue reading “3 Keys to Making Mental Training Work in Sports”
The Surprising Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
If you’ve been reading my blog for a month or more, you know that I have found nutrition to be a powerful force in my recovery from depression. Since 2008, I haven’t responded to medications or have had only a minimal, partial response, so I have been on a mission — for myself and for theContinue reading “The Surprising Role of Nutrition in Mental Health”
Schools Out, But the Same Rules Apply!
Tips for preventing summer weight gain in children Some may blame the school lunch food and lack of recess during the year for the increased rates of overweight and obesity during childhood. With many budget cuts, gym classes are one of the first classes to get the boot. Children end up being sedentary most ofContinue reading “Schools Out, But the Same Rules Apply!”
Bipolar/Mood Disorders – What can I do to help me feel better?
Know the difference between your symptoms and your true self. Your health care providers can help you separate your true identity from your symptoms by helping you see how your illness affects your behavior. Be open about behaviors you want to change and set goals for making those changes. Educate your family and involve themContinue reading “Bipolar/Mood Disorders – What can I do to help me feel better?”
Exercise as an Anti-Depressant
The following exercise tips offer a powerful prescription for boosting mood: Exercise now… and again. A 10-minute walk can improve your mood for two hours. The key to sustaining mood benefits is to exercise regularly. Choose activities that are moderately intense. Aerobic exercise undoubtedly has mental health benefits, but you don’t need to sweat strenuouslyContinue reading “Exercise as an Anti-Depressant”
How Much Exercise is Too Much?
If you take it to an extreme, it can become harmful. As good as exercise is for you—and it’s very good for most people—too much of good thing can have negative consequences. Exercise puts physical stress on all your body parts and can ultimately lead to permanent damage to muscles, joints, and bones if youContinue reading “How Much Exercise is Too Much?”
3 Foolproof Ways to Prevent Work Burnout, Backed by Science
Over-working leads to burnout, here’s a better way to get things done. Our culture is obsessed with productivity. But research shows that stressing ourselves out over an ever-expanding to-do list actually works against us—no matter how “productive” we may feel. After all, we’re seeing 50% burnout rates across industries. Not only does workaholism double theContinue reading “3 Foolproof Ways to Prevent Work Burnout, Backed by Science”
Boredom Leads to Unhealthy Food Choices
Bored? Then you are more likely to reach for fatty and sugary foods. That’s something that we’ve all known for years, but now there is scientific data that proves it. That data was recently presented at the annual conference of the British Psychological Society by Dr. Sandi Mann from the University of Central Lancashire inContinue reading “Boredom Leads to Unhealthy Food Choices”
Amplify Wellness with Meg Duke 