Author Archives: Choose2BeHappy

Does music affect your emotions?

Most people are going to respond to that with a resounding ‘Yes’! Well..at least I know I would. If you ever second guess this pay attention to the music in different types of movies. Thriller music affects you in a different way then an action movie. Even though both of those genres are made toContinue reading “Does music affect your emotions?”

Getting over my caffeine addiction: my personal health journey part I

Welcome to part one of my personal health journey! I don’t know about you but thanks to the COVID-19 going to the grocery store has been a completely different experience. Due to this my husband and I have fallen back into the processed food/unhealthy diet rut. We have been here before and have gotten ourselvesContinue reading “Getting over my caffeine addiction: my personal health journey part I”

It’s time to enjoy the little things

As things continue to progress with COVID-19 its time to stop and take a breath. Relax, focus on the good in life, and what makes us happy. Turn off the news channel, take a break from work, and just remember why you are here, what keeps you going, and who you truly appreciate in life.Continue reading “It’s time to enjoy the little things”

Water and Digestion

I learned something pretty interesting. Do you know that its actually not recommended that you drink water while eating a meal? I know weird right? A nutritional biochemist Libby Weaver in her article ‘3 ways better eating habits can improve your digestion’ explains the importance to holding off on drinking water while eating. She recommendsContinue reading “Water and Digestion”

Entertainment During the COVID-19

This was the first weekend that I really felt the affects of the COVID-19 Social distancing, people being afraid, grocery stores sold out of whole aisles, and everything shutting down. All of this has made it impossible not to feel worried, and a little stir crazy. So how did you deal with this over theContinue reading “Entertainment During the COVID-19”

Let your Creativity Shine

Things have been a little crazy lately during this pandemic. Right now people are practicing social distancing and staying home to avoid contamination. Anyone else going a little stir crazy right now? My suggestion is to find your creativity in this trying time. Find something you love to do that you can lose yourself inContinue reading “Let your Creativity Shine”

What I look forward to everyday

Everyone has something that they look forward to everyday. Something that makes them happy, and reminds them to smile or laugh. For me, its my puppies. No matter how I am feeling that day they can always cheer me up. Of course sometimes its the opposite. Like coming home to finding out that Nancy destroyedContinue reading “What I look forward to everyday”

Beans!

Beans are an amazingly powerful source of protein. Additionally, they are also packed with fiber, iron, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. They are low in calories and have been known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Bean have a bad rap though. Mainly surrounding the GI discomfort that comes from eating them.Continue reading “Beans!”

Two Tricks to Relax

Anxiety and Stress are two huge problems in the U.S. Our lives are going so fast we have a hard time relaxing, and prolonged stress will lead to health problems in the future. There are two tricks I use to deal with stress in the moment. These techniques are effective in forcing your brain fromContinue reading “Two Tricks to Relax”