The Importance of Alone Time
Taking Time for Yourself Life is busy. It’s no secret that taking a few minutes for yourself each day can feel like an impossible feat. However, it’s worth it! The benefits of a little “me-time” are many. From increased empathy and creativity, to building mental strength that staves off depression, alone time can really help […]
Mindful Work Practices
Creating a Healthier Work Environment What’s the secret to better productivity, less stress, and a healthier work environment? While there’s no cure-all for your workplace woes, a practice exists that offers many health-related benefits – in fact, it’s been around for centuries. And in our hurried, hectic jobs, it may be just the ticket to […]
Nighttime Unwind
5 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep One of the best ways to ensure a better tomorrow is figuring out how to harness a healthy night’s rest. If you’re finding sleep elusive these days, try out these five tips for a nighttime unwind routine. 1. Prepare for Tomorrow Take a few minutes at the end […]
Navigating Healthy Workplace Relationships
For most of us, we spend more waking hours at the office than anywhere else. And our workplace environments, specifically our day-to-day interactions with co-workers, have a profound impact on our attitude, performance, and overall well-being. According to Casey Caldwell, a clinical mental health counselor at Henegar Counseling Center, “A healthy and happy workplace is synonymous […]
Flawesome
The Beauty of Embracing Originality We’re all guilty of it. Everyone has at least one thing about themselves that they would like to change. It’s a well known but rarely talked about phenomenon that equalizes us as humans. But as the old adage queries, “How boring would this world be if we all looked alike?” […]
Maneuvering with Mindfulness
The Most Natural Way to Improve Your Life It’s Monday morning. You hit the snooze button three times because you stayed up late binge watching the new season of your favorite show on Netflix. By the time you’re dressed and out the door, you’re already running late. You start the day without breakfast and fight […]
Unplugged
How to Combat Smartphone Addiction Dr. Ken Pittman of Agape Youth Behavioral Health shares his professional insight on both the warning signs of smartphone addiction and the benefits of knowing when to take a break. The habitual use of smartphones is taking up an ever-increasing portion of the average person’s day, and many don’t even […]
Letting Success Shine
Why It’s So Hard When friends compliment a new haircut or recent promotion, women sometimes find it easier to deflect praise rather than accept the kind words. Ever wondered why? Dr. Katherine Rogers, assistant professor at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga College of Psychology, points to a few reasons – and offers some great advice […]
Why You Can’t Say No
And How to Make it Happen As women, we often find ourselves saying yes as a snap reaction. “Yes, I’ll take on that project,” or “Yes, I’ll help you move.” But do we really want to? Here, Kellie Currin, MAMFT at Henegar/CBI Counseling Center, shares some of the common reasons women fail at saying no […]
How to Feel Beautiful From Within
Easy Steps to Being Your Best Self We all know beauty is about more than what’s on the outside. It’s just as important to feel beautiful as it is to look the part. With these easy steps, you can. Perfect your posture.Not only does keeping your shoulders straight make you look taller, leaner, and more […]
