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Reduce Office Stress in Five Minutes

If you’re feeling stressed at the office there is a way for you to reduce office stress without falling behind on your work. If you can spare five-minutes you can re-energize and lower your office stress. According to the American Psychological Association, 75 percent of Americans list work as a significant source of stress in…
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The Power of Words

The power of words can be an extraordinary thing. Here is a great, short video that shows the impact that words can have. It shows how saying one thing a totally different way can bring an entirely different outcome and change people’s reaction from one extreme to another. When we learn to harness the power…
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Eco-Friendly Workout Gear

Who doesn’t want to workout and save the planet at the same time? Earlier this week we featured a few Mindful ideas on eco-workout apparel. Today, we take a closer look at eco-friendly workout gear equipment. If you need some inspiration to help you get started, check out some of the suggestions listed below. Eco-Friendly…
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9 Tips to Lower Your Financial Stress

It’s tax time. Most of us are experiencing some level of a reality check about our financial situation.  Let’s talk about what concrete steps you can take today to lower your financial stress. Financial stress has a tremendous affect on your health so be aware for these symptoms listed below. Physical   GI, headaches, sleep…
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Consuming Alcohol Shrinks the Brain

What’s good for the heart may hurt the brain, according to a new study of the effects of alcohol. People who drink alcohol — even the moderate amounts that help prevent heart disease — have a smaller brain volume than those who do not, according to a study in the Archives of Neurology. A small…
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One Family’s Not-So-Scary Ghost Story

Years after this family’s dog passed away, they ran into the people who moved into their old house. They were told the most amazing ghost story. More time passed, and they heard the same ghost story again, but this time from a different family who had also lived in their old house.  The family began…
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All Dogs Go To Heaven & Sometimes They Get Visiting Hours

The idea that all dogs go to heaven is a popular one. There is even a animated movie called ‘All Dogs Go To Heaven’, created in 1989. It spawned a sequel and touched hearts of children and adults alike. We watched the animated star, Charlie, leave heaven to come back to earth for a second…
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Start Lifting Weights Today

Lifting weights can help you build muscle, lose fat and gain mental and physical strength and endurance. Lifting weights increases your metabolism and burns fat. A University of Pittsburg study showed lifting weights helped the study participants stick to a diet plan better than those who did not. Studies show that after participants with the…
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Super Stress-Busting Foods

Stress Is Eating You Up When we feel stressed, many of us turn to food to ease the tension. This incessant snacking can lead to low energy and excess weight. However, with the right foods in our kitchens, we can literally eat our troubles away. According to an American Psychological Association study, 22 percent of Americans report extreme…
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I Can Recycle What?!?!

If we all take the time to recycle it could save the planet and sustain the community for future generations. The US Environmental Protection Agency says that 75 percent of solid waste is recyclable, but only 30 percent of it is actually recycled. Some may not recycle, but frequently people throw away items they do…
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