My February wasn’t all that exciting. I spent most of it packing, carrying things up four flights of stairs, unpacking, and setting up my new apartment. My mom and dad were kind enough to drive down from Michigan and help me out with my move. They were both a big help. There was one set back, I ended up dropping something on my foot and ending up having to go to the ER. Luckily, I didn’t break or fracture my foot, but I did end up in a boot with crutches. I was worried that my move was going to take longer than anticipated, but my dad came through.

Do you often find yourself waking up with no sense of direction and feeling overwhelmed by the day ahead? Or your body feeling on edge? If the answer is yes, then you may want to think of making changes to your morning routine. How we start the day sets the tone for the rest of the day. So having a healthy morning routine can reduce anxiety and set you up for a happy, healthy, and productive day. Let’s take a look at how we can decrease the symptoms of anxiety and take control of our mornings.

Black beans are high are packed full fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6. They’re also cholesterol-free which means heart-healthy goodness. They’re also loaded with vitamin C and iron. I enjoy using black beans as a substitute for taco filling or adding it to my taco salads. It’s a heart, budget-friendly food, that’s good for your health. This black bean soup is an easy meal that you can that you throw together in a hurry. It’s full of flavor and is great to have with a sandwich.

Self-care goes so much deeper than taking a spa day. Like many others when I first heard about self-care. I thought of going to a luxurious spa or day full of pampering. But after looking deeper into it. I found out that self-care is more than treating yourself to something special. It’s essential for your overall well being and there different ways to practice self-care. So if you’re new to self-care or looking to improve the ways you practice self-care, this quick guide to self-care may help. So let’s take a look at what self-care is, the different types, and some do’s and don’ts of self-care.

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t focus, no matter how hard you tried? Maybe you’re in the middle creating a masterpiece and can’t summon the energy to move forward. The good news is there’s nothing wrong with you. What you’re going through is a mental block, and it happens to all of us from time to time. So let’s learn more about mental blocks, their cases, and how we can overcome them.