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The Greatest Gift?

The holiday season means a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some it can mean spending time with loved ones and gifting. To others it can be a bit more complicated and also include moments of great sadness and grief for people we have lost along the way. For many of […]

Relaxation Playlist of the Month: September

We are in a period of transition. Summer (hopefully!) is starting to fade away while we enter the beginnings of fall. That means shorter days with less daylight. This means less time outside for many and that we should be more diligent than ever to create a little extra peace in our day-to-day lives. Today, […]

Why I Practice Mindfulness

From Co-Creator of Viva Wellness, Jor-El Caraballo “The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh Why mindfulness? WHY NOT?! It’s a complicated question to answer, but here are some reasons why I practice mindfulness. The Benefits of Mindfulness Are Endless As you might have read in my […]

Bookshelf: The Magical Mindful Day

Reading has so many health benefits, but often it’s hard to find the time to sit down with a good book. We’re here to make it easier, with wellness approved book recommendations and why we loved them. Did you read one of our suggestions? Let us know what you thought! I think it’s safe to […]

How to Create a Zen Workspace

Most of us spend the majority of our waking hours at work. Staggering, isn’t it?  That is precisely why it’s important for us to talk about how to create a zen workspace that helps us feel more balanced and productive. Use the Power of Sound Personally, I’m a big fan of music I often enjoy […]

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  • It's okay if you keep your Sunday for yourself (#selfcaresunday, anyone). But when a friend asks if you want to grab dinner or hit up happy hour, and you'd frankly rather unwind, how do you say no?

It's okay if you want to say no to plans. Most of us are overwhelmed from life, work and everything else thrown at us, but saying no to social plans often feels like you're disappointing the other person.

To help, @jorelcaraballo shared with @britandco how you can use self-care to respectfully turn down an invite. Read more by clicking the link in our profile. 📷: @the.wing .
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  • Amen to that! 🙌
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  • What happens when you feel like you don't look like the usual gym bodies? You learn to define your own meaning of health and wellness, and that's exactly what @rachelgersten and @jorelcaraballo did.

For Rachel, running after being told that she couldn't meant not only taking control of her own health and wellbeing, but also providing a sense of accomplishment that she had been craving. For Jor-El, it meant incorporating walks, getting active with his dog Nomi and listening to what made him feel good physically.

Head over to our podcast as we discuss our views on wellness and how we got there in the latest podcast episode, Wellness Journeys. You'll hear how @rachelgersten came to refer to a certain fast-food joint as "the yuck place" and how @jorelcaraballo came to define his own meaning of health and wellness after he realized going to the gym to lift weights wasn't quite for him (you can guess that that quote was from him). Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified of the latest episodes as soon as they come out, and leave us a review! #linkinbio
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  • Go on, stop and smell the flowers. Sometimes you need some quiet moments to truly appreciate what's around you.

We all know the great feeling of having a few minutes to yourself, but did you know that it can also boost brain growth and improve your memory? Our friends at @helloworkwell explored some of the benefits of silence, and it's definitely worth taking a bit of time every day to yourself. Bonus points if it's a walk outside in #CentralPark (hello, spring!).
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  • Your #WednesdayMotivation to keep taking chances, via @thrive.
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  • Our co-founder @rachelgersten is headed to the city of Brotherly Love this week to talk about the importance of prioritizing mental health at the #BeFearlessSummit! Before that, she's taking over their Instagram account today to give some sneak peeks. Head to @befearlesssummit to follow along.
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