Active and relaxation may seem like two words that do not go together. After all, isn’t relaxation all about doing nothing? Shouldn’t relaxation exercises focus on lack of activity?

Well, our understanding of how to relax has evolved as the pace and cognitive demands of our world have changed.

Active relaxation is selecting activities that help you achieve better mental health and a broader sense of personal wellbeing. What you choose depends on which activities bring you this peace, but examples include practicing yoga, going for a walk or hike, swimming, or meditating.

Active relaxation activities should be a priority in your life, so even if you need to put them on your calendar, remember to engage in them regularly. Continue reading →

You’ve likely heard about the many benefits meditation can offer you to improve your physical and mental health. Those that practice meditation often rave about the improvement in their level of mental clarity.

Meditation can help improve your learning retention, your sleep, clarity of mind, peace in thought and much, much more. In this article, we’re going to focus on the ways in which meditation can improve your mental clarity, allowing you to think more clearly and make better decisions.

How can meditation improve your mental clarity?

It should come as no surprise that meditation is a calming activity. Meditation has shown to provide a sense of calmness and restfulness closely akin to that provided by sleep. But, you might be wondering how they would measure something so seemingly objective. Continue reading →