News: June 2022

Take a Break Before You Break!

If you aren't taking breaks, you might be running yourself into the ground. I'm not talking about a Caribbean vacation or a day at the spa. I'm talking about a few minutes, several times throughout your day.

We're all super busy these days, and it's easy to neglect ourselves. Many people say that they have no time for breaks. I'm here to tell you that you don't have time to NOT take breaks. If you're going going all the time, you inevitably wear yourself down physically, mentally, and emotionally. This might mean extreme fatigue, job burnout, back pain, a cold, headaches, depression, memory loss, accidents, or disconnection to loved ones.

But research tells us that taking only a few minutes to move, clear your mind, and relax can restore your energy, boost your mood, and even enhance your performance and productivity! That means accomplishing more when taking time for yourself. Mini-breaks also reduce stress, boost energy, and improve overall wellbeing.

Set an alarm for every 30-minutes to an hour to remind you to stretch, socialize, hydrate, take a walk, get a snack, practice meditation, or whatever makes you happy. If you love massage, which I assume you do since you're reading this, try this awesome, 5-minute self-massage break that I created to quickly relax and revitalize busy people like us!

Click here for a quick break!

Source: The Wellbeing Thesis

Transformational Wellness for Cancer-Fighters, their Loved Ones and Caregivers

I'm super excited to announce the launch of an amazing wellness program! I am collaborating with Empower You, an alliance of wellness practitioners who help to empower people with cancer and their loved ones and caregivers, by teaching self-care through yoga, strength training, nutrition, meditation, guided self-massage, and art classes.

The creator of this haven, Kimberly Lowe, gave me a secret code (shhh) for 25% off all programs just for you! Click here to learn all about the program, and to sign up using the discount code RACHEL25 for 25% off.

I would love for these amazing resources to reach everyone who could benefit from them. If you know someone with cancer, or anyone caring for someone with cancer, please help by passing along this wealth of wellness.

Click to begin your wellness journey

What's new with me ...

I am addicted to Wordle.

In other news, it is officially summer in Stuyvesant Town. The playground sprinklers are on, and Sienna couldn't be happier. She particularly enjoys soaking me with her water shooter.