Holiday Self Care!

Dec 12, 2019

Here are seven ways to stay well this holiday season.

1. Calm your mind. Meditation and conscious breathing train your body to pause and relax when you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed. When your mind and body are in balance, decision-making becomes easier and coping with overwhelming situations becomes second nature. Also, mediation doesn’t have to take long. Even 10 minutes can change everything.
2. Practice conscious breathing. Busy shopping malls and emotionally challenging family members can jack up our anxiety. The next time you feel your stress level rising, stop and practice conscious breathing. Take a couple relaxing breaths by inhaling through your nose to the count of 4, holding that breath for 7 seconds and then exhaling through your mouth to the count of 8. Do this as much and as often as you need.
3. Drink a lot. While holiday cocktails can be festive, it’s easy to overdo it. That’s why it’s important to stay hydrated. The solution: Drink more water and don’t abandon your juicing practice. Plan your self-care success by prepping your juice ingredients the night before a gathering. Start your party day with an energizing green drink and make an extra serving for when you get home.
4. Squeeze in a quickie. If you’re too busy to hit your favorite spin class, do a speedy online workout instead. It’ll lift your spirits and your buns. Try downloading a few free (or low-cost) apps with short guided workouts (examples: Pocket Yoga, Fitocracy, or Sworkit). If you like gadgets and data, get a Fitbit, which tracks your steps and your sleep patterns, so you know how much activity and rest you’re getting each day.
5. Take a cat nap. Meow. Set your alarm for 30 minutes or less, lie down, close your eyes and relax. This isn’t meant to be a long, deep sleep. Short, light naps restore alertness, cognitive function and memory, leaving you feeling refreshed. They also improve your mood and help you think clearly. In just 6 minutes of sleep, wakefulness can be restored, and performance and learning can be enhanced.
6. Follow the little black dress plan. A simple black dress is a staple in my closet. And, the same approach can be applied to food. You don’t need much to be glamorous at an event or in the kitchen. Be realistic about how much time you’ll have to create elaborate, labor-intensive meals. Instead, opt for simple recipes with wow factor. Batch cook soups and stews. And if you’re worried about how to handle constant food temptations this time of year, check out my tips here.
7. Get organized. Whether you’re a family of one or many, getting organized will ease your mind. Take 15 minutes to review the calendar. Do you need to coordinate with your partner on something? Any outstanding questions weighing on you? Maybe there’s an engagement you want to cancel or a weekend you want to block out for no obligations. Gather your thoughts and remember how you want to feel this holiday season. Spacious? Connected? Centered? Adjust your plans accordingly.

Summer Time In Colorado Springs!

Jul 02, 2019

It’s Finally Summer!!

It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about! If you’re in town visiting or even here for the long haul, we’ve found some really cool things to check out in the month of July. 

July 4^th– The 6th Annual Southside/K-Land 4th of July BBQ

July 13^th– Music on the Mesa: Free Outdoor Concert feat. Pands & People 

July 27^th– Colorado Springs' Sustain-A-Fest 2019

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-aunnal-southsidek-land-4th-of-july-bbq-tickets-59734553658

https://www.westword.com/event/colorado-springs-sustain-a-fest-2019-11233461

If you just want to get out and take a nice hike or check out some scenery here are some really popular places to check out year-round, but especially in the summer season. 

1. Garden of The Gods
2. Pike’s Peak
3. Cheyanne Mountain Zoo
4. Trails at Cheyanne Mountain
5. Pike’s Peak National Park
6. Incline in Manitou Springs
7. Cave of Winds

If you have any cool places you’ve been to and want to share, shoot us an email and we can add it to next months blog!

It's June and We Are SO Excited!

May 31, 2019

Live Your Best Life In June!

So many fun and exciting things happening in the month of June! For starters, the first official day of summer is on the 21st! Plus we’ve dedicated a day to Dad and our besties. For more fun holidays, check out our list of important dates below. Of course follow our social media to see what fun events we will be holding at (INSERT PROPERTY NAME)! Everyone is invited! So if you’re just visiting (INSERT CITY NAME) for the day or here for orientation at (INSERT UNIVERSITY NAME), stop on by!

June 1 - National Donut Day

June 4 - National Cheese Day

June 8 - Best Friends Day

June 17 - Father’s Day

June 18 - International Picnic Day

June 21 - First Official Day of Summer

June 22 - Take Your Dog to Work Day

June 27 - National Sunglasses Day