If you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep, you’re not alone. In the US, it’s estimated that between 50-70 million adults aren’t getting enough sleep. Some degree of insomnia is reported in as many as 30% of all adults.

Sleep is vital to both your health and happiness. How happy are you when you’ve had to pull an all-nighter for school, work, or even as part of your social life? 

Consider these 8 tips to get the most out of your sleep: 

1. Set a sleep schedule and stick to it. Our bodies adapt very quickly to our sleeping habits. Notice that if you stay up late and eat, your digestion tends to run amuck.

• Most people require 7-8 hours of sleep to function optimally.
• Your body is much more efficient at sleeping and preparing for sleep if you can maintain a schedule.

 2. Keep your bedroom cool. Your body temperature drops as you near bedtime and is at its lowest during sleep. If the room is too...

It's important for all of us to take responsibility for our health and overall wellness in life. If you want to improve how you feel, how you look, or any other component in your life, developing a wellness program is the way to do it!

Developing your own personal wellness program will enable you to fully understand what it means to have a life-balance and give you a plan for achieving it.

Evaluating Your Life

There are several core areas in your life that you should review when developing your wellness program. All of these areas are important, yet some of them are often ignored because of our busy schedules. These core areas include the following:

• Diet
• Exercise
• Thoughts
• Leisure Time
• Feelings

In order to create a program that ensures your wellness, it's vital to include all of these areas in your plan. This is because, ultimately, all of these key areas have a place in how we feel both physically and psychologically. 

Elements of a Wellness Plan...

Surprisingly, it’s very possible that the choices you make in your wardrobe are working against your good health.

Bear in mind that designers aren’t in the business of making clothing safe. They’re in the business of making them attractive to the consumer.

Making these wardrobe changes can eliminate health issues that your clothes may already be causing:

1. Wear lower heeled shoes. As researchers delve further into the impact of high heeled shoes on physical health, more and more are concluding that they are indeed damaging to the lower back and feet over the long run. To avoid running into any issues with pains or other conditions, follow these tips:

• If you must wear high heeled shoes, alternate with lower heels throughout the week.
• If you do a lot of walking and standing each day, take a pair of flats with you just in case you start to feel weary.
• Try to incorporate exercises that strengthen the back so you’re less...

You probably know that meditation is good for your body and mind. Still, it can be a challenge for a busy professional to find a place to sit and think.

Learn how to create a meditation space in your home or find a sanctuary nearby.
After all, your surroundings play an important role in helping you to quiet your
thoughts and become more mindful.

Benefits of Creating a Meditation Space

1. Increase concentration. A designated area for contemplation makes it easier to switch gears. You can forget about utilities bills and your kid’s report cards. Pay
attention to your breath, and connect with the divine.

2. Screen out distractions. Turn off your phone and keep your laptop out of sight.
Let your family know that you’ll be out of reach for a while.

3. Practice more consistently. Your meditation space is a powerful reminder if
you’re trying to establish a consistent practice. You can look forward to your
next session each time you walk by.

Designing a Meditation...