Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Puzzles are a powerful tool that reduces stress, increase your memory and help low the aging process of the brain. Research suggests puzzles and brain teasers may ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as improve overall brain and memory function. Working puzzles stimulate the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain. Dopamine helps…
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With a new year it’s time for physical and financial fitness. The key to financial fitness is saving money, but this can be a challenge for many Americans. According to research from Bankrate.com and CNN less than 25 percent of Americans have enough money in their saving account to cover expenses for at least six…
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Here is a great video entitled A Soldier’s Silent Night: Twas the Night Before Christmas that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. This lovely take on the original ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas‘ was written by Lance Corporal James Schmidt, performed by Father Ted Berndt, and created by K. Wolfert. This “A…
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Christmas time is a time for doing special things with family, but holiday events can fill up the calendar very quickly. We often find ourselves running from one event to the next without so much as a breath in between. The holidays then become about pleasing others and not ourselves or our families. However, this…
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Are you looking for easy Christmas sweets to serve at your upcoming holiday gathering? If so, fudge may be the solution. All you need is a little butter, sugar, flavoring, and milk/water. Combine it all together and you’ve got yourself a delicious, chocolaty creation that is sure to be a big hit with your family…
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With the all extra seasonal activities like decorating, dinners and parties many people put workout sessions on the bottom of their to-do list. Yet, this is the time of year when we need to exercise the most. When we stop exercising between Thanksgiving and New Year’s there could be health consequences. According to Liz Plosser…
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There Are Many Reasons For Your Bah Humbug Do you want to turn the feelings of Bah Humbug to Ho Ho Ho this year? There are several causes if the holiday blues. Typical sources of holiday sadness are stress, fatigue, financial stress, the grief of an old relationship, loss of a loved one, over-commercialization, unrealistic…
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Creating a stable, safe, kind home is the key to a great guest visit. Holiday gatherings can be tense. Also remember that you really have no idea what people are going through, whether it’s your brother-in-law that lost his job, your niece dropped out of school unexpectedly or your sister who has no health insurance.…
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Live In Your Light Energy Today For this holiday season, de-stress by being the light in your world. You can de-stress and create happiness by repeating a daily mantra, “I am the light in this world.” We all need the light energy in our lives as we live in these challenging times. The ancient spiritualities,…
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With flu season having already begun and cold season here, now is the time to start stocking up on your cold and flu remedies and gear. You’ll need to buy batteries for your thermometers and extra medications of course, but there are also some cold and flu equipment that you can make at home. Listed…
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