Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Despite the weak job market, there is one field that continues to be in-demand: environmental jobs. Getting paid to save the world has never been easier with this green jobs. More companies are “going green,” creating niche job opportunities. According to research from the White House, other occupations will only grow 14 percent between 2000-…
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Summer is tick season and there it is a time to be concerned about tick bites. Researchers have discovered a new dangerous infection caused by a tick bite. Babesiosis A tick bite can not only give you the debilitating Lyme Disease but now there are ticks carried by deer that can carry a parasite that…
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A core belief of depression is not only that “Life sucks,” but “It will always be this way.” This hopelessness can lead to suicide. That’s why I’m so grateful to the folks who are reaching out to gay youth with the “It Gets Better” message. Started by Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns, who spoke…
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In West Yorkshire, England there is a quaint town called Todmorden. A few years ago they started a program called Incredible Edible with a unique mission. They plan to be a self-sufficient town, growing their fruits and vegetables, as well as keeping their own livestock, by 2018. Incredible Edible was co-founded by Mary Clear and…
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While email can be an invaluable tool for your business and personal life, it can also be one big pain. According to the New York Times, Judith Kallos of netmanners.com reports that ignored emails are the number one complaint received about Internet troubles. Fortunately, with proper cyber etiquette we could ease email correspondence. A study…
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With free information online and the rising popularity of e-books, many people question the significance of community libraries. Unfortunately, they’re overlooking the importance of library services in our communities. Community libraries have been a great source of information since 1833 when our nation’s first tax-supported public library was founded in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Today, the…
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Millions of Americans adults go to hospitals on a regular basis to treat serious medical conditions like cancer. Struggling families have a hard time finding and paying for childcare for all the needed medical appointments. Fortunately, two women in Oregon started a non-profit that creates drop-in childcare at hospitals for parents seeking treatments. It all…
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Music may brighten our day, but for seniors suffering from dementia, it can do so much more. Mindful non-profits organizations like Music and Memory are leading the way, using music to help elders recall memories, reduce their anxiety, and improve their sociability. The Founding of Music and Memory Music and Memory started in 2006 when…
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This past Sunday marked the beginning of National Women’s Health Week, a time in which we Americans encourage the women in our lives to get checkups to ensure they live long healthy lives. With the right Mindful steps, we can assure that all American women are getting the medical treatment they deserve. National Women’s Health…
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It is almost time. The first Saturday in May is about to arrive for the Kentucky Derby, which first ran in 1875. It is one of the most revered traditions in U.S. history. There are mint juleps, beautiful hats, roses and all the fanfare, but at the center of it all is the beloved sacred…
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