Nicole Garneau 10/28/22 Nicole Garneau 10/28/22

Hard to wake up in the morning?

It’s dark in the morning this time of year. When your alarm goes off, snooze it. But instead of messing it all up by going back to sleep, engage your senses and prepare your mind for the day ahead.

Nicole Garneau 10/14/22 Nicole Garneau 10/14/22

2004 called. It wants this back.

Yes, it can “feel” good to multitask. But how much are you really getting done in those moments, and on those days? I’d argue, and science backs me, that you aren’t actually getting much done at all. You’re staying busy, sure, but not actually moving the needle forward.

Nicole Garneau 10/7/22 Nicole Garneau 10/7/22

How to get motivated, the easy way.

When I woke up this morning, it was like my brain was offline. There was no feeling. No thoughts. No motivation. So I used the only tool of mine that requires no brain power, I walked.

Nicole Garneau 9/2/22 Nicole Garneau 9/2/22

Your 40M brain cells need you to get this.

Serotonin is known to affect mood, but did you know it also helps with your sleep, digestion and even how well your immune system responds?

Whether or not you experience full depressive episodes, symptoms, or just down days, it’s important to recognize that serotonin might be playing a role. Serotonin deficiency is known to wreak havoc on you. It can show up as insomnia, digestive issues, low mood, anxiety and so much more.

Nicole Garneau 6/24/22 Nicole Garneau 6/24/22

Intermittent Fasting for your Brain!? Yes Yes Yes!

I'm really into inflammation research and how it relates to depression and anxiety. This is how I stumbled upon data showing that fasting not only helps with weight loss and metabolic syndrome, but also helps fight the proinflammatory state associated with mental health disorders.

Nicole Garneau 4/27/22 Nicole Garneau 4/27/22

Mindful Rumination

Mindful Rumination: use it to understand, learn from and figure out your next steps. Once you do that, you can tell your mind it’s done, so you can move on from the endless replay.

Nicole Garneau 4/20/22 Nicole Garneau 4/20/22

Houseplants and Mood

There is an explosion of data on how nature decrease stress, anxiety and depression. But new research shows that it's not just outdoor green spaces that impact your feelings of wellness, but also your personal indoor space.

Nicole Garneau 3/30/22 Nicole Garneau 3/30/22

The Magic of the Meltdown

On came the ugly. Sobbing. Undone. Embarrassed. But then, something magical happened. I started feeling better.

Nicole Garneau 3/23/22 Nicole Garneau 3/23/22

Stop it with the “I’m FIne” BS

Isolation doesn't just happen when we are physically apart from our circle. You can be with your people, AND hiding in plain sight. This is the “I’m fine” story playing out, and it can lead to an even more devastating feeling of loneliness than actually being alone.