Strategies for Being Your Best Self in 2022

Strategies for Being Your Best Self in 2022

As a new year arrives, you may be thinking about resolutions. And while it doesn’t hurt to set intentions, be nice to yourself! Don’t go into a new year already thinking only about the things you could improve. First, celebrate what you’re already...
Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself

Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself

The beginning of a new year is always looked at as a fresh slate and time of goal setting—even during the COVID-19 crisis. But as we start anew in 2021, should we change how we approach our resolutions? I strongly vote YES on this one. My wellness goals going into...
4 Ways to Be Well During the Holidays

4 Ways to Be Well During the Holidays

Are you ready to be well during the holiday season? Consider these tips from Urban You! 1. Find five minutes each day to meditate.Meditation has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, improve quality of sleep, and enhance your emotional health, in...
6 Self-Care Tips for Distressing Times

6 Self-Care Tips for Distressing Times

Regular exposure to upsetting information can trigger symptoms that mimic post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. Some people refer to this as vicarious trauma. There’s a benefit in following news about issues that matter to you, but you need to...