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Jul
Work Hard, Breathe Harder: Managing Stress with Mindfulness in Motion
Mindfulness in motion is the practice of being fully present and aware while actively moving. Unlike seated meditation, which requires stillness, this technique allows you to integrate mindfulness into physical activity, whether it’s walking, stretching, dancing, or even cleaning. It’s not about zoning out—it’s about tuning in. Tuning in to your breath, your body, and your surroundings. It’s a simple shift
22
Feb
Strengthen Your Immune Defenses – The Top Foods that Boost Your Immune System
Immunity is a critical aspect of our overall health. The immune system is the body’s natural defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and other harmful substances. It is vital to maintain a robust immune system to prevent illness and ensure optimal health.While there is no single food or supplement that can instantly boost your immunity, a healthy diet that includes immune-boosting
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Nov
The Health Benefits of Journaling – Enhance your Overall Well Being
Journaling is not just a pastime for writers; it’s a powerful tool that can positively impact your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. The practice of putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, goes beyond a mere expression of thoughts; it serves as a therapeutic outlet with a myriad of health benefits. One of the primary health benefits of
20
Oct
5 Ways to Mentally Refresh After a Stressful Day
Life is full of stressors, from demanding work deadlines to personal responsibilities and unexpected challenges. While a certain amount of stress is a normal part of life, it’s essential to find ways to unwind and mentally refresh after a particularly taxing day. Here are five effective strategies to help you reset and rejuvenate your mind. 1. Practice Mindfulness and Meditation:
10
Dec
The Key to Healthy Aging
Healthy aging is important to embrace so that you can not only live longer but live better. A common goal is to live as energetically as possible for as long as possible. When we think about living longer, our brain and heart health are at the top of the list. Of equal importance, we must also look at being active,
19
Nov
Stop Self-Sabotaging: How to Get Out of Your Own Way
We’re all guilty of self-sabotaging and standing in our own way. When we do this, however, it can be difficult to see past ourselves to overcome it. Especially in this COVID-19 era, we may be lacking motivation to follow through on our dreams and goals, or may be struggling to get creative and move forward. To help you think less,
5
Nov
The Problem With Using Intense Workouts to Deal With Chronic Stress
Stress is an unavoidable part of life. While some stress is natural and even healthy, it becomes an issue when that stress turns chronic. Chronic stress can disrupt our sleep, mess with our immune system, throw our digestive system off, and impact our cardiovascular health. While exercise is often touted as a natural stress-buster, too much intense exercise can hinder
28
Aug
Rethinking the 8-Hour Work Day
When it comes to productivity at work, one might think that the eight-hours a day, five-days-a-week schedule is pretty standard. After all, the majority of us in the workforce endure this modern schedule that no one has questioned – until now. Eight-hour workdays started during the Industrial Revolution as a labor rights movement to curb the exploitation of manual
25
Aug
Welcome to the Next Chapter!
Life as we know it has changed in so many ways. Staying present, calm, healthy, and inspired has been challenged. Here at Genesis Performance, challenge accepted! Our daily lives have become more virtual with limited options for socialization and vibrancy. This is not a strong formula for optimal health and fitness. The Genesis mission is to truly help people Live In Their
