Anxiety is a normal emotional reaction we all get when faced with situations we find challenging. When the anxiety feeling becomes continuous, that is when it can lead to an anxiety disorder. It causes our neurochemistry to become imbalanced when our “fight-or-flight” is in constant use. There are multiple types of anxiety disorders like generalized […]
We live in a world where our lives are full of distractions and the ever-growing “To Do” lists as we rush around to get things done. Getting so busy that we forget to take care of ourselves until our body reminds us when we get ill or injured. That is where implementing mindfulness, exercise, and […]
By Shannon Franz I used to compare myself to other people. Lifestyle, body, age… pretty much anything that could be compared. It took 30-some years, but I finally saw a quote that really impacted me and I have basically stopped it: “Comparison is the killer of purpose.” I realized that comparing myself to other people […]
Linsey has been a longtime friend of the Go Get It LIFE movement. We have bonded with her over the years through our social media platforms, and connected over each post made on our pages. It was such a joy to receive her email, as we have experienced her blossom through Go Get It LIFE […]
The inaugural Go Get It LIFE 5K Race Series is celebrating a successful first year as we set out to raise funds for various charities throughout New York City. Nearly 200 runners ran in the 2016 Go Get It LIFE 5K race series, which was held May 7, 2016 at Shore Road Park in Brooklyn, […]
By Lisa Vasquez, #GoGetItLIFE Contributing Writer It’s important to take care of your mind and body during the bustling and rushing of every day life. From daily tasks like shopping, cooking, planning and trying to work and take care of daily tasks (ie., family, workouts, cleaning, etc), many people feel they’re to-do list never ends. […]
By Celeste Wolfe My PTSD began the autumn I was 17. My first job was looking after a severely developmentally challenged little boy. I will call him “Jay” for the purposes of this story. He was nonverbal and non-ambulatory. Jay was fed via a G-tube which was connected to his stomach. I was responsible for […]
By Lisa Vasquez, #GoGetItLIFE Contributing Writer With the rush of the days leading into the holidays, it’s easy to get lost in the buzz of the chaos. When that happens we can end up losing sight of the spirit but more importantly, we lose our center. Anxiety builds up and with that comes unease, pent […]
