Many of us are wary about making New Year’s resolutions for fear that we may well experience failure, yet again. But here’s an approach to change that involves designing your own path forward—one that puts your own dreams first.

New Year's Resolutions

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

Lifestyle

To create a beautiful and sustainable holiday tablescape, try these easy DIYs using items you likely already have, plus some simple repurposed materials.

holiday decor

Move your holiday celebrations from frenetic to restorative with Indigenous values focusing on the collective. The well&#x2d;being of the whole nurtures our individual well&#x2d;being to foster peace, love, health, wealth, and happiness.

Mental Health

The holidays are a time for joy and celebration; however, there is often stress associated with these events, particularly for older adults, their families, and their caregivers. Taking the time to make small incremental improvements in diet, exercise, and social connections is an evidence&#x2d;backed way to improve your resilience to these stressors.

Stress management

One lesson we have collectively learned from the COVID&#x2d;19 pandemic is the importance of strong support systems in getting us through tough times. The term doesn’t just refer to our friends and family, though; these support systems also refer to our communities. Here’s how to build a strong community—and involve the kids, too!

Holidays

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

Family

Everyone knows the holidays can be stressful. But it’s not just the effort to stay on budget or the dinnertime antics of your oddball uncle that make this time of year challenging. Healthy eating can take a nosedive at this time of year, too. End your year on a high with proactive measures to avoid getting caught in the food trap.

Healthy Eating

Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

Health

Can the waves of sound therapy help “rock” you to better sleep? Research and centuries of experience tell us the answer is a resounding yes. Here, discover the science of sound therapy and learn how you can get started.

wellness

So much more than exercise and diet, wellness in the Indigenous worldview is a celebration of spirit, mind, and body, and a way to stay connected to the earth and to each other. Learn more about how we all might live in harmony with the environment, with each other, and with ourselves.

Smartphone production and infrastructure, along with our tendency to upgrade our devices every couple of years, are threatening the planet. Read on to learn more about the problem and what you can do to help minimize it.

Cellphones

Protect our planet better. Sustainability is the foundation of natural health. We teach you how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, one step at a time, because a healthier planet means a healthier you.

Sustainability

Many people grow up without life skills that are not only practical but also important for sustainable living. If we know how to repair a hole in a sweater, we won’t toss it in the landfill. If we know how to preserve some bruised fruit, we won’t trash it. Relearn forgotten life skills; everyone will benefit.

sustainability

COVID has served as a wake&#x2d;up call for Canadians about the conditions older adults have been facing. But they don’t have to face their battles alone. There are myriad ways we can show up for our seniors, whether through volunteering or by supporting those in our community.

Elder Care

Take time in your mornings with a routine designed especially for you that will help support your mental health and make every day a little better. Try these seven steps that will help you make the most out of every morning.

Finding time to unwind is important to achieving balance. Short getaways, somewhere local, can be a great way to find some downtime when you don’t have a lot of time. We chose a short retreat to BC’s Nectar Yoga for some inner connection and outer exploration. Find out why vacationing close to home could be just what you need.

Meditation

Is midlife malaise dragging you down? You’re not alone. Read on for ways of navigating midlife slumps with a positive attitude toward your past and future and enthusiastic engagement in the present.

Getting your garden ready for winter is an important step that many dismiss. By preparing for colder weather, you’ll keep your garden thriving into next year.

Gardening

Getting old doesn’t have to mean growing slow or falling ill. Active aging invites us to rethink each decade and experience the many aging&#x2d;related benefits that come with physical exercise.

Aging

Bioplastics are touted as a solution to the deadly problems associated with conventional plastics. But most of these apparently “eco&#x2d;friendly” alternatives come with complications of their own. Read about different types of bioplastics and the ways some experts are navigating our plastics problem.

Plastics

For people struggling with the heartbreaking challenge of infertility, IVF can offer hope for a healthy pregnancy and baby. However, undergoing IVF is also a stressful and demanding time: physically, mentally, and emotionally. During this time, many people look to holistic health practices as a complement to IVF.

Fertility

If we want a food system that’s clean, fair, and sustainable, then we can’t leave seeds out of it. Learn the surprising, often&#x2d;forgotten importance of these little carriers of life, along with ways you can exercise seed sovereignty yourself.

Environment

Depression can happen to anyone, at any age or stage of life. If you’re battling depression, these 10 everyday strategies could help.

Lifestyle

Are You Afraid of Making—and Breaking—Resolutions this Year?

Eco-Friendly DIYs for a Festive Holiday Tablescape

Indigenous Values

Stress and Your Aging Parents

Grow Kids Who Grow Communities

Ways to Conquer and Rise Above Stress During the Holidays

Avoid Seasonal Stress-Based Eating

A Sound Way to Get Your Zzz’s

How Indigenous Wellness Rituals Challenge Western Views of Health

No App for This

The Most Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

The Best Places to Practice Yoga in the US and Beyond

Skill Building for Sustainability and Resilience

Kind Is Beautiful

Take Back Your Mornings

Finding “Home” Close to Home

What Crisis?

alive's October 2021 Challenge: Make Time for Self-Care

7 Ways to Get Your Garden Ready for Winter

Active Aging for a Stronger Future

Is Bioplastic Better? Pros and Cons of These “Eco-Friendly” Alternatives

Balancing Out

Exercising Your Seed Sovereignty for a Better Food System

Everyday Strategies to Help Treat Depression