Meditation can improve your health and energy when we ask what our body what it needs. Try this! 

Sit in a quiet and comfortable place. Notice what feelins you are aware of in your body. Focus on one place at a time. Ask your body what food would balance this area or which food is imbalancing this area.

Write down what comes to mind. Then ask your body what foods it wants and which foods it doesn't want anymore to cover any other things that are linked to your emotions and overall energy. Food can help us with manifesting energy, spirtitual communication, stability, mental clarity and so much more! 

Did you know that smiling alone activates feel-good chemicals in the brain? Smiling and laughing boost serotonin and endorphins in our brains, and surprisingly, also reduces the stress hormone, cortisol. 

Share a laugh with a friend. Check out a comedy show. Watch a funny movie. Even, fake it till you make it. Turn that frown upside down! Improve your mental health, appearance, and relationships by smiling a little more. You will feel happier, less stressed, and lead a much more fulfilling life. 

Here's a quick meditation tip to reduce anxiety that really works. Take a deep slow breath visualizing soothing light blue light with specks of gold coming into your body with your breath. 

Slowly breathe out and visualize greys and dark colors that represent your negative energy leaving your body as you exhale. Watch the soothing energy go into each part of your body to relax it and you continue to breathe slowly and deeply. 

Now visualize white light around your body with golden fractals of light. This is your soul that always has your back and connects you to the universal field of energy that you can call on for emotional support at anytime. See the white light shining from your body and connecting to the entire universe. In your mind see great things coming to you and people smiling at you. 

Take one more inhale, smile and open your eyes. You have just changed your emotional state, activated the law of attraction in your favor and all in just a few moments of meditation. Meditation is your super power.

Did you know that volunteering in your community can have a positive impact on your mental health? Volunteering increases your confidence and sense of pride, helps create a positive identity, and generates a sense of accomplishment.

Volunteer in your community today. Help out at a local animal shelter. Volunteer at a soup kitchen this weekend. Donate old clothes or non-perishable food items. Giving back to your community will make you feel happier and more confident. Do your part. It’s a win-win. The positive effects on your mental state will make it entirely worth it.

A daily meditation practice can relieve stress and reset your mental state.

Those who practice regular meditation had higher brain activity in the areas that deal with stress and concentration. Healthy ways to manage stress can help ease depression and anxiety.  Making meditation more accessible has even been suggested as part of Canada's mental health strategy.

Meditate for 5 minutes each morning to calm your mind. Be kind to yourself. Make your mental health a priority!

Did you know that the popular Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is gaining speed in western society for its mental and physical health benefits? Research suggests that spending an hour or so in nature, particularly forests, every day can positively impact your mental and physical health. Studies have shown that doing so can decrease stress hormones and blood pressure in the body and lower blood glucose levels.

Take a walk amongst nature to reduce your stress. Spend 30 minutes to an hour in the morning or evening walking in a natural setting. Refresh, reset, and rejuvenate. Give your mental health a much-needed boost!