March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Find out a little more about this invisible disease, reduce the stigma, and support those in your community affected by brain injury.

For those of you who have been following along, I completed a meditation challenge to kick off 2021. I can begin this post on gratitude by saying I am so grateful to have done the challenge and to have had so many friends and family join me. If you’re new here or missed the challenge, check out the full 4-week list here! During the challenge, I sprinkled a few gratitude meditations into my practice. Each time, I thought about my gratitude journal gathering dust on my nightstand. I’ve always loved the idea of the practice but, just like meditation, fizzled out after the initial novelty of it wore off. More…

We've previously explored the many amazing benefits of a consistent meditation practice. So now it's time to put that research to the test. I spent 4 weeks exploring different practice lengths and styles and I'm sharing it all with you!

We're all pretty well-versed on the perks of exercise for our body and weight. But, do you know the magic that's going on in your brain when you work out? A single bout of exercise can boost your mood, sharpen your thinking skills, and promote actual brain growth!

Do you ever drag your feet or decline opportunities to get outside because your work burner is set too high or you’re feeling overwhelmed? Ever go for it anyways and feel SO glad you did? That’s me constantly. That's because spending time outside is so good for your brain, and subsequently your well-being!

Do you think of sleep as shutting off the tv at night? Turns out, that’s far from the case. Your brain is buzzing with activity, including storing, replaying, and washing, all while your body rests.