Think — Julie Sacks

By silencing the mind's constant chatter and focusing on the present, we become more "mindful." It can be confusing, but there is a real reason that freeing your mind is beneficial to your health and well-being. Science now backs up the art of awareness, often practiced through mindfulness meditation, which helps you clear clutter from you mind, observe your thoughts, and accept the moment without judgment or reaction. You might practice mindful movement with yoga poses, which reveal how you handle challenge and discomfort. The process asks you to be aware of your body and breath to uncover the truth of what’s going on, rather...

Rome wasn’t built in a day and the same goes for constructing a healthy and happy life. Forming small, daily, positive habits can give us the most for our wellness efforts. Just as the Italian city was built brick by brick, health and well-being are built habit by habit. So give these a try! Habit: Rise and shine with three deep breaths and a yoga pose or two. Result: You set an intention for your day. Pause and reflect on what you want out of the next 24 hours. Deepbreaths and stretching wake up your body and soul. Habit: Journal your thoughts. Result: Gets the gunk out of your...