Train for Life

Category: Relaxation and Stress Management

  • Soothing Saturday

    Are you seeking a quick DIY spa treatment after a long, stressful week? Try one (or all) of Plant Therapy’s 3 new oils! Magnolia Flower Sea Fennel Moldavian Dragonhead  Time to Rest, Relax, and Rejuvenate!    

  • A Cure for Manic Monday

    When was the last time you cared for yourself? How frequently do you engage in a self care ritual? What does the commonly used, “me-time” mean to you? To prevent Compassion Fatigue Syndrome, we need to schedule time for ourselves each and every day. Whether it is 10 minutes, 1 hour, or several hours, we need to…

  • Thankful Thursday

    July Gratitude Challenge Schedule 5 minutes each day to reflect on 5 things that bring you gratitude. Big or small, family, work, or personal related… You choose. Write each thing in a journal, post-it note, or your smart phone… You choose. When the ‘going gets tough’ or you are faced with seemingly unbeatable challenges in…

  • Mindful Monday

    What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is defined as being present in the moment in a nonjudgmental way. Becoming mindful in our lives expresses itself in multiple ways: Being aware and accepting of present experience Bringing focus, awareness and attention to the present moment  “Single-tasking” rather than multi-tasking Being wholeheartedly present here and now Appreciating the present moment…

  • Monday Motivation

    When the world feels like an emotional roller coaster, steady yourself with simple rituals. Do the dishes. Fold the laundry. Water the plants. Simplicity attracts wisdom. What simple tasks can you practice this week to calm your body and mind?  

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    When was the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Andy Puddicombe is a “mindfulness expert” and discusses the transformative power of refreshing your mind for 10 minutes each day by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. You do not need to light incense or sit…

  • Monday Motivation

    What makes you happy? What makes you come alive, or “lights your fire”? When negative thoughts enter your mind, think of one thing that makes you smile. Allow this smile to fight your negativity with a vengeance.  You are stronger than you think.

  • Monday Motivation

    “Feeling Awe may be the secret to health and happiness.” — Paula Spencer Scott   What is Awe? “Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast or beyond human scale, that transcends our current understanding of things” (Keltner 2016). Awe can be an electrifying emotion experienced at the sight of the Grand Canyon (pictured…

  • Injury: Prevent Before Invent

    Don’t invent a new musculoskeletal injury – Prevent it. Perform the following exercises at your desk to prevent discomfort and injury. Long, stressed hours at your desk can create tight muscles, stiff joints, and decrease circulation. These exercises will relax muscles, increase joint range of motion, and improve circulation.   Bottom Line: Practice each exercise 3 times (unless otherwise stated) and feel better…

  • Combat Stress by Eating Right

    INFLAMMATION What is it? A natural process that occurs when chemicals are released in the body, which can be helpful for healing injury and fighting infection. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, there is an elevated risk of major diseases, such as: Arthritis Depression Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease Does your regular diet include these foods? Chamomile Tea…