Honor Thyself Box

Do you get enough sleep every night? Sleep is very important in our overall health and wellbeing.

When we are not well rested we are not able to perform at our best. Studies show that 65% of people do not get enough sleep on a regular basis.

Lack of sleep increases the risk of:
Heart disease
Stroke
Hypertension
Diabeties
Cancer
Obesity
Impared immune function
and even death

Not getting enough sleep also increases the risk for depression by 4x!

It is recommened to get 7 - 9 hours of sleep each night. Going to bed before midnight is also more restorative for the body.

Proper self-care isnt just face masks, soaking in baths and meditation, it also requires us to get enough rest to be at our best.

In what ways are you going to work toward improving your sleep schedule this week? 🤎

🎥: Myra Anderson and

40 million people in the US suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Anxiety is described as intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. This may show itself as a fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month I wanted to share this tip on how to manage social anxiety. Preparation is a great way to get ahead of those anxious feelings. Feeling rushed sometimes makes things feel more hectic.

Honoring yourself means you are taking care of your mind, body and spirit. Take some time today to think about how you are feeling. Check in with yourself and know that awareness of your feelings is the first step to feeling better 🤎

🎥: Dr. Ramani Durvasula, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology for Vogue Magazine