Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
The average toy has plastic, metal, and synthetic materials in it that can harm the environment. Not to mention, many of these toys come from overseas and factories and countries with lax environmental laws. Sourcing eco-friendly toys is a solution around these troubling issues. Some green toys are made with natural, recycled or sustainable materials…
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A perennial problem that may challenge your family is over scheduled children. Do you worry about your child’s resume so that they may get into that prominent school you have dreamed of? Many over scheduled kids have long-term stress and most of all they are not happy. Your family needs to decide what memories you…
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Gardens are a great place for tranquility and relaxation. And gardens inspired by chakras will provide your outdoors space with an extra surge of energy. Chakras are common elements in yoga, Buddhism, and Hinduism. The word “chakra” has Sanskrit origins and means “wheel.” The seven chakras are considered as rotating centers that are connected with…
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Millions of parents and children will be participating in “Take Our Daughters or Sons to Work Day,” a day in which children leave school to get workplace experience at first-hand. It’s a time of great Mindful learning for both children and parents alike. This special day began in 1993 by Gloria Steinem and the Ms.…
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When a friend or coworker is mourning the loss of a loved one, we try our best to comfort them. Giving them a gift is one simple way of showing them that we care. A card and a bouquet are nice, but there are other thoughtful gifts to show condolences that you must consider. Here…
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Science has proven a connection between exercise and the brain’s performance. So why aren’t we doing even moderate exercise during the day to supercharge our mind? As a researcher, I’ve done my studies on school aged children and have lobbied congress for bills that would provide funding for physical education across our nation’s public school…
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Are you prepared for a disaster? Having a plan and organizing emergency drills is a great start, but it’s not enough. You need an emergency kit and unfortunately, not enough Americans have one on hand. The Federal Signal Corporation and the Safe American Foundation created a Public Safety survey in 2010. From the survey they…
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Being from Atlanta you grow up knowing some basic truths of life. There are some things in life that are not negotiable: drinking Coca-Cola, eating turnip greens, okra and butter beans, and having roses and hydrangeas in your garden. I was enlightened to numerous other uses of our beloved Atlanta’s Coca-Cola. We went to feed…
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Teen stress can have adverse effects on their future. Their stress is very different than adult stress. Teen stress in similar to adult stress as far as symptoms and stress responses of the body but the causes of their stress are different than adults. Adolescents and teenagers have different causes of stress that are essential…
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Are you suffering from Empty Nest Syndrome? It is the time of year for Empty Nest Syndrome. Your children have left their home nest and are off into the world. Now you are left home alone with no distractions from your children and your personal life choices are looming in front of your eyes. Maybe…
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