
How Houseplants Improve Mental Health
In uncertain times, it is normal for our attention to shift to the “bigger picture”. Large-scale issues in current politics, social and economic concerns, and the environment dominate our thoughts, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, particularly if we are taking action, participating in democracy, and working to create change. It is all too easy to neglect self-care, or even see it as selfish, when the world at large seems to be hurting so much– but it is equally vital for us

3 small things to do every day to make your 2018 goals happen
1. Morning mantra meditation Before scrolling through Instagram or checking emails, read a mantra full of positive affirmations related to your goal. For example, if your goal is to eat healthier or work out four times per week, write out a few sentences that reinforce that goal. “I feel so great when I exercise four times per week! I love how strong my body feels after a workout.” Save this mantra in the “notes” section of your phone, or write it out on a piece of paper to k