We all love the newness and excitement of January. It's a time to let go, to start over, to recalibrate, and put in place healthier options for our lives. We typically focus on the physical body. We tend to think a lot about the types of diets we want to follow or the new physical workout plan we wish to execute. Perhaps we activate a new gym membership, join a yoga studio, or hire a personal trainer or dietician. We become focused on being our best selves! But we're overlooking a necessary part of being our best - our emotional health! As we usher in the new year, let's focus on an aspect of you that doesn't just change your physical appearance, but your entire life. Here are 10 easy ways to workout and improve your emotional health.

Easy to Give, But Damn Hard to Receive

Giving comes far more natural to most of us than receiving. Typically, receiving isn't always an innate trait. We must develop our capacity to receive. Why is it important to know how to receive? Because we can hurt others, not to mention deprive ourselves, if we don't know how to accept and allow! Are you ready to learn to be more receptive and create more love in the world? Here are 3 simple ways to do just that:

How to Be a Grown Up Around Your Parents

One reason that we can feel stress when interacting with our parents is that no matter how old we are, we naturally revert back to feeling like a child. We can be a 50-year-old badass, in-charge, successful adult, but when we are in the presence of our parents, we resort to the little child who desires our parents' approval, the little girl who wants to be nurtured, or the little boy that longs to please. How do we retain our adult identities in the presence of our parents?

Your Root Chakra and The Holidays: The Connection, The Issues, The Answers

When you're spending time with your relatives during the holiday season, your energy will naturally drop lower so you can connect and harmonize. You see, a lot of people think that it's the turkey that makes them tired. It ain't the turkey! When we are tired and grumpy, chances are we're vibrating at a lower place than we're used to. What does that all mean? Why does it happen, and more importantly, how can you counteract this? With awareness, a tiny bit of time, and a little kick of caffeine. I'll break it down in simple steps.

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