The holidays are sometimes a challenging time comprised of both happiness and sadness and, frequently, a time of increased stress.  As we think about the gifts and the losses in our lives, we can be left feeling emotionally drained and, at times, as though we’re just waiting for the holidays to be over.

By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH Winter is not just a time of hibernation for bears, but us humans as well. The colder temperatures have a way of keeping us inside, decreasing our energy levels, bringing down our mood, and making us less likely to do those activities and forms of self-care that are supportive of our health and ...

By Deborah Dixon, Reiki Master Teacher Reiki Principles Just for today, I will not anger Just for today, I will not worry Just for today, I will be grateful Just for today, I will do my work honestly Just for today, I will be kind to all living things The Reiki principles open the practitioner to ...

By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH In today’s world, multitasking has become a given. We all do at least two (usually more) things at once multiple times a day, either because we are stressed, bored, or strapped for time. We talk on the phone while reading emails and taking notes at work. We text and surf social media while walking ...

Description of Mindful Walking Mindfulness is an ability that can be practiced at any point in our day, either in stillness or in movement. Sitting still to meditate can be challenging for many, especially with long days of commuting and sitting at work. Though generally performed to get from one place to another, walking is so central to our lives that it ...

By Deborah Dixon, Reiki Master Teacher Our energy is scattered when our thoughts and emotions move from the past to the future and constantly react to the stimuli around us. We lose the feeling of wholeness that we crave -- that feeling of peace we somehow know is our birthright. Many of us have not experienced a sense of wholeness and ...

With the approaching New Year comes the customary setting of resolutions to eat better, move more, and lose weight. Though, we all know how that usually goes... the gym is packed for all of January, but then most of us lose steam. Our fervor to keep our resolutions fades with everyday life's busyness and competing priorities. New Year’s resolutions generally involve ...

By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH Last week we posted six chair yoga poses that you could perform to break up sedentary behavior during your day at work. Now, we would like to share six more poses that you could incorporate into a daily routine. These short exercises provide you with an opportunity to take a mental break, stretch your ...

By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH In January, we shared a blog post on how "Sitting is the New Smoking." As a continuation of that piece, we are presenting a two-part  series that highlights chair yoga and how it can be incorporated into your day to break up sedentary behavior. Becoming more active at work and incorporating a few short ...

By Linda Smith, PA, MS Progressive Muscle Relaxation This is an opportunity to positively affect all of your muscles and increase awareness of when they are tense and what it feels like when they are relaxed. For each muscle group, first, bring your awareness to that area and just notice what it feels like. Then do the tightening ...