Posts tagged Mindset

The Science of Gratitude: How Positive Thoughts Change The Brain

Discover the transformative power of gratitude and how positive thoughts can change the brain. Learn how to ditch resolutions and embrace gratitude for a positive new year. Explore the meaning of gratitude, the brain's negativity bias, and the benefits of positive thinking. Uncover the science behind gratitude and its impact on brain rewiring. Find out how to practice gratitude and ask yourself key questions to implement gratitude in your life. Embrace a more optimistic outlook and cultivate resilience through the practice of gratitude.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloJanuary 4, 2024Heart Math, Meditation, Mindfulness, Mindset, self-esteem, Gratitude, Lifestyle, Holiday'sComment

Finding an Exercise Plan that Actually Works For You

You don’t have to be an athlete to include exercise in your daily routine. You don’t need to be an athlete to have fun, or ‘be good’ at exercise either!

You just need to find a plan that suits you, and for so many people that’s where it gets difficult.

Sometimes it feels impossible to shed a few pounds or make your resting heart rate a little lower, thanks to just how boring, annoying, and tiring some exercises are.

But not all exercise is the same - you’ve just got to try new things once in a while. And if that sounds like a good idea to you, here are some tips for finding an exercise plan that works for you

LifestyleKelly AielloApril 3, 2023Lifestyle, Athletes, Excercise, MindsetComment

Unlocking The Secret to Athlete’s Peak Performance: Tips and Tricks to Stay in Shape

Are you an athlete looking to unlock the secret to peak performance? Or maybe you want to stay in shape and improve your fitness. Perhaps you are dealing with Insulin Resistance or the early stages of dementia and want to do what you can to mitigate future problems.

Whatever your goals may be, the right tips and tricks can help you reach your full potential.

From proper nutrition and hydration to effective training techniques, there are many factors to consider when it comes to staying in top form. Be sure to read this week’s blog to discover how to take your fitness to the next level!

LifestyleKelly AielloMarch 20, 2023Lifestyle, Athletes, Excercise, Health, Mindset, SleepComment

The Importance Of Diet When Dealing With Addiction

Are you or someone you love recovering from an addiction?

This can be a very challenging and frustrating time, not to mention a time during which many people feel alone and confused.

What can make matters worse is not knowing what to do to help yourself, specifically when it comes to what to eat.

Indeed, there are several different aspects to recovery from addiction. It’s important to consider effective treatment from various angles, including both how the body and mind can be supported.

One of the factors to consider as part of a successful recovery is a healthy diet.

Diet can play a vital role when someone is in addiction recovery, helping to improve health in multiple ways. It can form one part of a healthier lifestyle and support people in their recovery. There are multiple reasons to pay attention to diet during recovery and different ways to navigate dietary changes to ensure good health.

Bottom line: Diet shouldn’t be ignored as part of a healthy recovery. Creating a balanced and healthy diet needs to be a part of planning an effective recovery that can lead to a healthier life.

Keep reading to discover some tips that may help along your journey.

Lifestyle, Neuronutrition, OtherKelly AielloNovember 18, 2022Whole Foods, Hacks, Health, Mindfulness, Mindset, Addiction, LifestyleComment

How Coffee Can Improve Your Mental Health

Are you a coffee drinker?

Do you need coffee’s caffeine boost to help you get through the day? Or do you drink coffee because you enjoy the taste? Did you know that not all coffee is created equal?

Though it’s true there are many health benefits to coffee, it’s also important to know that coffee isn’t for everyone. So let’s start at the beginning.

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It has also been shown to have numerous health benefits. While many people drink coffee to get a caffeine jolt, in today’s blog, we’re going to explore how coffee can improve your mental health. That’s right, there are also many potential mental health benefits associated with coffee consumption.

There are two main things that make coffee great for your health: the caffeine and the antioxidants. Antioxidants are important because they help to protect your cells from damage (oxidative stress), while the caffeine in coffee can help improve mood, cognitive function and physical performance.

So be sure to read this week’s blog to learn more about how each of these affects you and your mental health.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, Neuronutrition, OtherKelly AielloJuly 21, 2022Mental Health, Health, Mindset, Alzheimer's, Depression, Memory, Improve Cognitive Function, NeuronutritionComment

Simple Self-Care to Improve Your Mental Health

Self-care isn’t just a buzzword.

Self-care is a must for maintaining your mental health. When you neglect your needs, stress builds. In some cases, it may even lead to burnout, depression, or other struggles.

By engaging is self-care, you take a moment to put yourself first. It also provides a chance to rest, recharge, and recenter. By doing it regularly, your mental health often improves, making it easier to tackle challenges moving forward.

While some self-care routines are complex, you don’t have to go that route to see results. Read this week’s blog to discover some simple self-care activities that can improve your mental health. Start with one you can easily implement then take it from there!

Brain Health, LifestyleKelly AielloJune 30, 2022Mental Health, Health, Meditation, Mindset, Nutrition Coach, self-esteemComment

Online Nutrition Coach: Supportive and Tailored for You

Are you tired of watching your weight fluctuate throughout the year? Do you want to find a way that you can stick to a consistent nutritional plan for the rest of your life?

If so, you need to learn all you can about hiring a nutrition coach.

Online nutrition coaches can provide several benefits for your life. They can help you develop a healthier relationship with food, boost your mental health, and help you keep off the weight you've lost.

Read this week’s blog

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, LifestyleKelly AielloJanuary 27, 2022Brain Foods Diet, Whole Foods, Health, Meal Plans, Mindset, Nutrition Coach, Weight ManagementComment

A Nutritionist’s Journey: From Sickness to Genuine Health

If you have been following me and receiving my newsletter for a while, I’d like to say thanks! I’m glad to have you here If you are new to HappiHuman, welcome! I have been a nutritionist and blogger for over four years now. As a result, it was time to give my website a new, fresher look. What better time to roll out a new look than the start of a new year?

So, in this week’s feature blog, I thought it was only fitting to go back and tell you more about me and my story… who I am, where I came from, and what brought me to where I am today. Why? Because my health journey has resonated with many, and it may resonate with you, too.

So kick back, relax, and enjoy my story!

Brain Health, Conditions, Lifestyle, Other, Whole FoodsKelly AielloJanuary 6, 2022Neuronutrition, TBI, Cancer, Thyroid, Health, Meal Plans, Meditation, Mindset, Nutritionist, Stress, Lifestyle, Keto, Paleo, Sugar-freeComment

The Mind-Immune Connection: How Mental Health and Immune Health Affect Each Other

What do Alzheimer’s, anxiety, brain fog, diabetes, asthma, and allergies have in common?

The answer may shock you. It may also help explain the connection between mental health and immune health. Yes, there is a mind-immune connection. But what is the driving mechanism linking the two?

In a word: Stress!

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, LifestyleKelly AielloOctober 7, 2021Mental Health, Mind-Immune Connection, Anxiety, Inflammation, Antioxidant, Omega-3, Protein, Vitamins, Health, MindsetComment

Tips for Improving Your Health Habit

When you want to make changes or improvements to an area of your life, do you jump into the deep end feet-first with an all-or-nothing attitude? Only to find yourself drowning a short time later, unable to maintain the changes you desire?

If this sounds like you, you are not alone. This is an all-too-common scenario for many!

So what can you do? Is it possible to make long-lasting changes that won’t leave you feeling deprived or zapped of energy?

When you know your lifestyle or eating habits could use a few healthy upgrades, there’s no question that it can be hard to know where to start.

However, change may be easier than you think.

A few small adjustments to your current routine or eating habits might be the ticket to big results rather than overhauling your entire life. If you’re wondering how to get started, read on for practical steps you can take to improve your daily health habits.

Other, LifestyleKelly AielloAugust 12, 2021Lifestyle, Hacks, Health, MindsetComment

Supporting Your Mental Health with Neurotransmitter

Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?

In our last blog, we discussed three common neurotransmitters involved in mental health: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine as well as how they work.

This week, let’s take a closer look at natural foods and supplements that can support each of these key neurotransmitters.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, LifestyleKelly AielloJune 10, 2021Depression, Mental Health, Moody, TBI, Anxiety, Coffee, Mental Illness, Health, Mindset, Dopamine, Neurotransmitter, TryptophanComment

Which Neurotransmitters are Related to Mental Health

Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?

They are called neurotransmitters. Two common ones you’ve most likely heard of are serotonin and dopamine. But do you know what these neurotransmitters are and how they work?

In honour of mental health awareness month and our continual quest to shed additional light on the topic of mental health, this week we’d like to take a closer look at a few key neurotransmitters and their effects on mood.

Keep reading to discover which neurotransmitters are related to mental health.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, LifestyleKelly AielloMay 28, 2021Depression, Mental Health, Moody, TBI, Anxiety, Coffee, Mental Illness, Health, Mindset, Dopamine, Neurotransmitter, TryptophanComment

Mental Health vs. Mental Illness: What’s the Difference

What is the state of your mental health?

Do you have a mental illness? Does someone you love?

We throw the words mental illness and mental health around a lot. The terms are often used interchangeably. But what do they really mean? And what’s the difference?

Read this week’s post to discover what constitutes a mental illness, the prevalence of mental illness today, and actionable steps you can take to improve your mental health.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, LifestyleKelly AielloMay 20, 2021Depression, Mental Health, Moody, TBI, Anxiety, Coffee, Mental Illness, Health, MindsetComment

What Stops People Living Their Best Life?

Are you living your best life?

You only get one life in this world. While this is straightforward to understand in theory, it doesn’t necessarily make living life to the fullest any easier.

The truth is that there are any number of reasons why a person might not live their best life.

But the good news is that, in this day and age, there’s nearly always something that can be done to nudge a person in the right direction. In this blog, we’re going to look at some of the most common reasons that hold people back and offer some advice on what can be done to overcome them.

Brain Health, LifestyleKelly AielloApril 8, 2021Mental Health, Health, Mindset, self-esteemComment

Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping

Have you heard of EFT or tapping? Either way, you’re in for a treat! I’m super excited to share the recent interview I had with Brad Yates - a leading expert in EFT. Keep reading to discover the details and to learn about EFT as well as how it may help you.

Conditions, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloMay 14, 2020Inflammation, Hacks, Health, Meditation, Mindfulness, Mindset, EFT, Stress, LifestyleComment

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