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Make Playing Your New Year’s Resolution

Playing More is a Health New Year’s Resolution to Begin This Year. Many of us try to create new practices in the New Year. One New Year’s resolutions should be to play more. Play changes the brain and creates health. Playing is an essential health benefit to our mind and body.  One fun practice to…
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A.C.E. Energy (Part 3)

This video focuses on the third and final part of A.C.E., which is “energy”. After developing your awareness (the first key part) and making intentional choices (the second key part) you in turn create new energy in your life.

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Welcome Kit Ideas for New Neighbors

Welcoming new residents to the neighborhood is a sweet tradition that continues in many mindful communities. Starting that first conversation can be a bit awkward so why not break the ice with a gift. Knowing exactly what to buy or make can be tricky. Listed below are some welcome kit suggestions for all budgets. Gifts…
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Start a Savings Plan for Your Kids

Children grow up so fast. One day you’re changing their diapers and the next day you’re driving them to college. Empty nest syndrome can be tough so being emotionally prepared is important. However, being equipped financially is key to your children’s success and your peace of mind. Start a savings plan for your kids so…
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Why You’re an Early Bird or Night Owl

While lifestyle plays an important role in influencing whether you are an early bird or night owl, research tells us that your genes are largely responsible for your internal clock. Does it grate your nerves when your spouse or friend jumps out of bed in the morning, energetic and ready to go when you just…
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4 Brainpower Tips

Eating the right foods and participating in playful activities have been proven to boost your brain power. Now there are many apps (for cell phones and tablets) that can do the same. The National Institute of Aging and the National Institute of Nursing Research funded the ACTIVE study. They tested the efficiency of mental exercises…
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This Year, Kick Your Smoking Habit

Have you made quitting your smoking habit your New Year’s resolution? You aren’t alone. Reducing or quitting smoking is one of the top ten New Year’s resolutions for Americans. Accomplishing this goal can be an uphill battle; but, if you want to learn how to quit smoking, these Mindful Health® tips can help see you through.…
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Delicious Foods that Heal Your Injuries

Whether you’ve had surgery or scrapped your knee on the pavement, waiting for your skin to heal requires patience. Luckily, there are some tasty, natural ways to improve the health of your skin and help you heal faster. Skin Healing Study So how exactly does your skin heal? Medscape says that the art of healing consists of…
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New Trends: Creative Discipline

Your child has taken a treat from the cookie jar before dinner again – even after you told them not to… Now it’s time for action, but what is the best method of discipline? Recently, spanking has been a hot button issue. In the past it was a popular means of disciplining children. Now, many…
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Jealousy the Green Eyed Monster, The Way I See It

Jealousy: The Green Eyed Monster

“Shakespeare described jealousy as “the Green-Eyed Monster.” Jealousy is thoughts or feelings of insecurity, fear, concern, and envy over relative lack of possessions, status or something of great personal value. There are different types of jealousy and the symptoms of it can be emotional, physical, and relational so please be aware of the consequences of…
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