Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
How well do you know your neighbor? Decades ago, strong neighborly connections were common, but today this isn’t the case. This is a shame as a Mindful community begins with a mindful neighborhood. According to the Pew Research Center, a study found that only 19 percent of American adults knew all of their neighbors. Twenty-four…
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A healthy lunch can make all the difference at the office and they’re also important for our kids’ health as well. With more than one-third of American children and adolescents being overweight or obese, it’s important for us to be concerned with what our children eat. Packing our kids a homemade lunch can help lower…
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Disaster rescue workers can be paralyzed by survivor guilt and live with the constant fear that the next time they are called to a disaster, they too might not return. They must keep an eye out for future signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is not uncommon in situations such as this. Common PTSD symptoms include dissociation,…
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Whether you survive a hurricane, tornado, flood, or plane crash, everyone needs to learn these simple tips to survive a disaster. Being prepared is the name of the game. You can not only save your life but the life of others. There are common disaster stress reactions such as disbelief, shock, disorientation, anger, fear, irritability,…
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We can all do with a walk every now and then, but taking the Mindful approach to your exercise routine can turn your nature walk into eco-therapy. Nature walks have been used to treat an array of medical conditions like hypertension, headaches, stress, depression, diabetes, and digestive disorders. Walking releases endorphins in your body that…
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If you have a sweet tooth this is the month for you! September is right around the corner and it is National Honey Month and one of the most delicious ways to celebrate is with homemade flavored honey. You can make your own infused honey with just two ingredients: honey and an herb or spice.…
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Hurricane season has been devastating for America and U.S. territories. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from the beginning of June to the end of November, so many Americans along the coast may need an evacuation kit in the near future. Mindful people can start getting prepared by making their own evacuation kit just in case…
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While pilgrims have fled to the most famous sacred places in the world like Stonehenge, Fatima, and Lourdes, many of us have found our own sacred space right at our feet. These places have the power to heal our bodies, enlighten our minds, and awaken our souls. Our culture says we can have it all,…
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In recent years, we have been experiencing unpredictable weather. In some American regions there have been unseasonably hot and humid summer weather. And temperatures are likely to continue to rise upwards this year. With temperatures in the mid-90’s and upwards, there are more opportunities for food spoilage than ever before. Food poisoning becomes a summer…
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Millions of Americans sitting in cubicles have fantasized about quitting their jobs and being their own boss. When you work for yourself, as a freelancer or contractor, you have a lot of freedom. However, with this freedom comes a lot of freelance stress. Freelancers are part of a large number of non-traditional workers known as…
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