The beginning of the New Year always motivates more people to hit the pavement and start running to help get in shape and lose some of that holiday weight. Running is the perfect way to start off an active routine since it requires little equipment and doesn’t cost much, either. But for those who are…
Having a good, healthy breakfast is one of the best ways you can help start your day off on the right foot. So many of us are guilty of rushing through our morning routines without enough time or priority placed on consuming that necessary fuel to keep our engines going. It is imperative to give…
Spending a little effort and time each day focusing on feelings of gratitude can have a number of benefits that reverberate throughout your life. Feeling thankful for the positive aspects of your life and the privileges you enjoy can improve your mood, improve your sleep, alleviate stress, boost your energy. Gratitude is even shown to…
Striking that healthy balance between work and life has become an increasingly difficult challenge in today’s society. As a result of the demanding pressures of work, family, home and everything in between, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) reported that 58% of Canadians feel overloaded with life. If you feel as though you’re struggling to…
It’s that time of year again. In January we focus on fitness and for the past two years we had so much fun with the 30 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE that we decided to do it all over again. If you are interested in participating please send an email to amafitchallenge@gmail.com and we will add your…
Whether it’s you or your kids, there’s no denying how increased screen time is turning us all into tech zombies as we gaze at our smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, televisions, video games, and smart gadgets from daybreak to bedtime. It’s important to take back our time and engage more in our everyday lives rather than…
Switching to healthy eating habits is often a struggle, especially at first. For those who are ready to make a drastic change, it’s an even tougher battle, especially with temptation all around us at school or work. The key to clean eating is to gradually cut certain foods out while introducing healthly alternatives. You also…
Do you feel like every time you step into the office that you’re counting the minutes until you can leave? Do you struggle to get out of bed for work, avoid socializing with your co-workers, or feel stuck in a rut? Well, it could be time to start searching for another job and find career…
If there’s one thing that almost every student has a natural knack for, it’s procrastination. When it comes to homework and staying focused and motivated to plough through those assignments, it can be a tricky feat to combat, especially when the sunshine is beaming and Pokémon Go calling your name. Well, like it or not,…
It’s the heart of summer… the last thing you want to be thinking about is the fall and returning to school. It’s easy to get caught up in Super Soaker battles, Pokémon GO adventures, or binge watching the latest season of Pretty Little Liars. Still, there are steps you can take this summer and goals…
