The Mindful Living Blog

Now that spring is turning into summer and the warm weather is here to stay, more people are trading in the treadmill for outdoor trails. You may even consider signing up for your first running race. If so, congratulations! However, if you find yourself in analysis paralysis with all of the races out there, read our guide below to pick a race that is right for you. Go the Distance...or NotRaces vary in length, so take the length of the course into consideration before you register. Here is a quick break down of the most common running race distances:5K = 3.1 miles10K=...

Shopping at a farmers market is the best way to eat locally. You know where your food comes from, and if you have questions, you can ask the grower directly! Whether you are a seasoned vet or newbie, read our top 10 tips for navigating your neighborhood farmers market this season. #1 Shop Early or LateFarmers markets are usually less crowded right when they open, so if you want first dibs on certain food items, go first thing in the morning. If you are looking for a deal, try shopping towards the end of the day. Most vendors may be...

Today’s modern life is plagued by chronic stress and high levels of anxiety. (Tell us something we don’t know, right?) Enter meditation! Meditation has been around for centuries and there are plenty of reasons why. Meditation reduces stress, improves concentration, and increases happiness, but did you know it can also help you reach your goals?Grab your meditation cushion and some mala beads because we are about to meditate on both the mental and physical benefits of meditation and how it can help you reach your overall health and fitness goals!Mental Benefits of Meditation Better executive functioning including planning and problem...

We have all heard the phrase, “mindful eating,” but what exactly does it mean? Mindful eating can be a multitude of things, but today we are focusing on five ways to be more mindful when it comes to food when we are: shopping, cooking, eating, thinking, and being.Be mindful when shopping for food. When grocery shopping, be sure to read your labels. Stick to the outer perimeter of the market where real, whole foods are kept. If you purchase food with a label, make sure you know the ingredients listed.Be mindful in the kitchen. Be mindful when preparing your food....

Aria, lifestyle blogger and self-proclaimed "clumsy girl" of Clumsy & Co recently interviewed our founder, Brittany Chibe, to talk inspiration and female empowerment. Read the full #girlboss interview here and check out Aria's clumsy moments on her blog!   #girlboss: clumsy & co meets paleo scavenger! If you know me, there's nothing I love more than a little female empowerment. I am so into hearing women's success stories - girl power is SO real. That's why recently, when I had to opportunity to talk to Chicago entrepreneur Brittany Chibe, founder of Paleo Scavenger (only my FAVORITE granola in the WHOLE world)...