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By: Dr. Melanie DeCunha, Naturopathic Doctor

I LOVE reading, and while everyone is posting these amazing new self-improvement books (which are still great of course), I love getting lost in a great fiction novel. My poison of choice is the Harry Potter series (yup, I'm a 12 year old at heart) and every time I read the books, nothing that is going on in the 'real world' weighs on me. Grab a book when you're heading out the door in the morning, and take 10 minutes of the day to just sit down (or hide in a closet if you have to) and read something that inspires, relaxes or transcends you. What's on your reading list right now?

By: Dr. Melanie DeCunha, Naturopathic Doctor

I'm sure everyone has been seeing these adult colouring books everywhere. Research shows that colouring is just as effective as meditation, so sharpen your pencil crayons and get a little creative with your mindfulness!

By: Dr. Melanie DeCunha, Naturopathic Doctor

Even I was surprised at how closing my eyes and listening to a few of my favourite songs totally changed my mood. Music is a great form of therapy and often our favourite songs come with positive memories that instantly remind us of good times. However random the mix is, try putting your top 3-5 songs on a playlist, put on some headphones and just tune out the world for 15 minutes!