How To Beat Stress During The Holidays

by | Dec 20, 2014 | Michelle Alva Blog

Stress is a perception that we are in danger, that something or a situation is of danger, unsafe and threatening to us. Our body is perfectly designed to move us away from things, situations, people and places in our lives that are dangerous and make us feel unsafe so...

3 Ways To Create Calm Amidst The Chaos

by | Sep 25, 2013 | Michelle Alva Blog

How To Create Calm Amidst The Chaos Today more than ever we are bombarded with distractions that pull us away from the present moment. We function at our best when we are engaged in the present moment. For example, you are having breakfast with the tv on, then the...

Top 3 Ways To De-Stress and Energize In The Morning

by | Jan 11, 2013 | Michelle Alva Blog

Did you know that how you welcome the new day in the morning as soon as you wake up greatly influences how the rest of your day goes? Do you wake up tired and grumpy or awake and excited for the endless possibilities in your day? Try these 3 easy tips to get your day...

Exercises to De-Stress From Sitting All Day at Work

by | Oct 18, 2012 | Michelle Alva Blog

Did you know sitting for too long can shorten your life span? A new published this study led by the University of Sydney has found that too much sitting can shorten your life. In the study, adults who sat 11 or more hours per day had a 40 percent increased risk of...