When we think of our emotions, they’re generally divided into two states: positive and negative. Of course, negative emotions are those such as fear, anger, and distress which may harm the body in prolonged quantities. However, they have an important survival value if we consider these emotions from an evolutionary perspective. Experiencing these emotions longContinue reading “Regulating Positive and Negative Emotions”
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Developing a Mindfulness Practice
There are many different ways to develop a mindfulness practice, depending on what you’d like to focus on and which approach works best for you. See below for a few ideas on how you can get started: Body Mindfulness Find a quiet place, sit tall, and follow your breath. Become aware of your breathing, butContinue reading “Developing a Mindfulness Practice”
Add some spice to your life…with Turmeric!
This spice has definitely been getting some hype lately! And it’s well deserved. With so many health and nutrition benefits, we all should consider incorporating a little more turmeric into our lives. Turmeric, popularly known for its bright yellow colour, has been a traditional spice used in various cultural cuisines (especially India) for thousands ofContinue reading “Add some spice to your life…with Turmeric!”
The Importance of Mindfulness
If you’ve been keeping up with my posts, you’re likely to have already learned quite a bit about mindful thinking, the practice of gratitude, how to be more optimistic, and so much more. Today, we’ll dive into how important a mindfulness practice truly is. I’ll share some practical mindfulness tips along with evidence from theContinue reading “The Importance of Mindfulness”
Exercising for Physical and Mental Health
The COVID pandemic along with its restrictions on social distancing and isolation have had a toll on both our physical and mental health these past few months. We’ve been staying inside more, moving around less, having fewer in person interactions, and perhaps opening the refrigerator a little more often as well. According to previous studiesContinue reading “Exercising for Physical and Mental Health”
Mindfulness by Paula 