Do you tend to start off the year with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm about what you want to change or improve, only to find your motivation waning by February (or sooner)? If this sounds familiar, you might think it's lack of motivation, willpower or desire that's the problem. When in fact, it may be the goals you've set and how you approach them that creates the real challenge. Especially if you’re picking goals that are so big and broad that you're setting yourself up

As you reflect on the past year, what feelings and thoughts come to mind? Did you find yourself spending a great deal of your time wishing you were happier with your life and feeling less stressed? Were you often feeling frustrated by a general lack of progress in a particular area of your life? Are you already feeling a bit frustrated and overwhelmed about the new year ahead? Most of us take our happiness cues from the outside world, basing our happiness on what happens to

The holiday season brings joy, traditions, gatherings… and let’s be honest — a whole lot of delicious food everywhere you turn. But in midlife, it’s not just about holiday cookies or festive cocktails. It’s about trying to stay aligned with your health goals while juggling family, events, emotions, hormones, and a schedule that suddenly feels extra full. You start with great intentions: a smaller plate one dessert instead of three sticking to your movement routine …and then —

Do you feel challenged to stick to your healthy habits during the holiday season? If you said yes, you're not alone. In fact one study found that nearly half of Americans plan to abandon their healthy habits during the holiday season. The truth is, maybe you start out with good intentions. This year you're going to limit the fun seasonal foods and beverages and add in some extra workouts... ...but then you indulge when you said you wouldn't, stop planning your food, and soon

The holiday season can be a big source of stress when it comes to relationships, especially with family and friends. A survey commissioned by JoyOrganics of 2,000 Americans revealed that 88% of people believe the holidays are the most stressful time of the year. And 84% feel an influx of stress starting as early as November. The survey also revealed that 67% of people seem to place an unnecessary amount of pressure on themselves to produce the “perfect” holiday, with 47% admi

Ah, the holidays… The music, the twinkling lights, the cozy gatherings — and for many of us, the stress that sneaks in right alongside the magic. Between full calendars, family expectations, travel, shopping, and the pressure to make everything “just right,” it’s no wonder our nervous systems start to feel overloaded this time of year. But here’s the good news: you can reduce holiday stress in simple, realistic ways — and enjoy the season without feeling overwhelmed or stretc