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! 

Having a pet can provide helpful and healing health benefits. While it seems like a no-brainer that coming  home after a hard day to a loving creature who thinks the sun rises and sets based on your command is incredibly heart warming, there are a surprising amount of studies that show the scientific reason for  this. The unconditional love Whiskers and Fido provide us can help those of us with self-esteem issues, and logging tummy-rubs and cuddle time can lower our blood pressure and reduce stress. 

When we spend time with our pets, our body releases the calming hormone oxytocin, which can counteract stress hormone cortisol. It's no wonder we feel calmer when we see those furry faces! We knew they were good for our hearts, who knew they were so good for our health? 

An interesting new finding tied to anxiety, stress and sleep deprivation is called 'FOMO,' or, the Fear of Missing Out. This type of anxiety is seen in people who feel so uncomfortable without their smartphones and electronic devices, they start to stress out about missing what's going on. While we all like to keep in touch, this is seen more in those who are tied 24/7/365 to their communication devices, desperate to be in the know and included as much as possible. 

While keeping that blue light going right before bed can contribute to trouble falling asleep, it has obvious other risks attributed to it. If you identify with this and feel genuinely concerned about your addiction to your devices, have a chat with your doctor. If you've just been a little more obsessed than usual, and are noticing your attachment taking you away from normal activities you enjoy, practice shutting down for a few hours a day, and especially before bed!

Every single person can access their intuition and life purpose through the practice of meditaiton. Meditation opens the mystical third eye which is known as the gateway to the soul and knowledge beyond the five senses. 

A daily practice of meditation exercises different parts of the brain that become active when we meditate and strenghten our connection to our own intuition. We can develop a stronger communication line with our soul to hear what it is we came here to do through a regular practice of meditation.

This allows us to find what will truly make us excited to wake up in the morning. Meditation helps us shed the identity created by our environment and the ego that covers up our true loving purpose or it validates that what we always felt is indeed our purpose. Intuition increases our ability to know what is best for us to pursue and what is best for us to let go because the old saying is true 'all that glitter's isn't gold.'

Did you know visualization practices can help improve your mood and in turn, your mental health? Visualization is the mental focus on an image or goal. It can aid in combating negative thoughts and feelings, setting you up for a successful day. Psychologists have even used visualization as a strategy to treat depression.

Every morning, take a few moments for yourself. Visualize what you want to accomplish that day. Think about your goals. Imagine achieving them. Believe it. Feel it. How does it make you feel? Excited? Happy? Determined? Remain positive. Let it motivate you. Let it drive you. Overcome the challenges and obstacles in your life. If you start visualization practices on a regular basis, you will become more productive and feel happier. Take care of your mental health. Only you can!

 Lacking motivation? Feeling kind of ‘blah’? The Law of Attraction states that what you put into the universe is what you get back. If you are putting negative vibes out into the air, then you are likely only going to receive the same energy back.

Manifest your unlimited potential. Be what you want to be. Make a choice and decide to make a change. Wake up today and decide to put positivity out into the world around you. Smile. Be kind to others. It may take time, but you will notice a change. Maybe things will bother you less. Maybe people will be kinder to you. The power of positive thinking goes a long way. Your mental health will improve, and you’ll feel happier, more motivated, and ready to tackle anything that comes your way.