Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
The new school year is just around the corner. Are you financially prepared? Here are some Mindful finance tips to help with back-to-school shopping. These extra expenses can cause a lot of stress in the beginning of the new school year. For many families, it is an overwhelming season of confusion, depression, and anxiety. American…
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Want to try a new food? Looking for homemade goods like preserves? Try visiting your local farmers market you can find a world of wonders there. History of Farmers Markets The concept of farmers markets goes back centuries—it’s said that they originated in Egypt over 5,000 years ago. In America, farmers markets popped up in…
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Do you know which hour of your day is the most dangerous? Your daily commute is more stressful than what police officers experience in training. An article in the New England Journal of Medicine found that being stuck in a traffic jam more than doubles one’s chance of experiencing a heart attack in the subsequent…
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It seems with the advent of technology, science, and education we should be getting smarter. But emerging research is telling us that we are getting dumber with each generation. IQ test scores have been on a steady decline for decades. A study by the Ragnar Frisch Centre for Economic Research looked at almost 750,000 men.…
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Working at home is the dream for many employees. They long to save money on gas and answer their email in their pajamas. And while many argue that working in an office is best, there seem to be many health benefits of telecommuting. The leaked memo from the new Yahoo! CEO, Marissa Mayer, has caused…
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If you are an animal lover, you’re in for a big treat! This video compilation of animals hugging humans will tug at your heart. These affectionate animals are WILD about their human friends and they are not afraid to show it. From a kangaroo, to a pair of mountain lions, to man’s best friend, each…
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As Americans, we are not food savvy and most of us do not think beyond the boundaries of the grocery stores. Because of mass consumerism, there are negative effects on our resources. Food Waste in America According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), it costs 10 percent of our U.S. energy budget, 50 percent…
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From little Sylvia Mendez to Cesar Chavez, Hispanic Americans have made great contributions to our country and the world. For decades we have honored them and many other Hispanic icons during Hispanic Heritage Month, a thirty-day celebration from September 15th through October 15th. This year, let’s all take the time to learn and celebrate the Hispanic culture. The…
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Activist and leader, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died on April 2nd. Her death was felt by millions of people who loved and admired her. Tomorrow, April 14th, Mandela will be laid to rest after a state funeral. With all of her hard work and dedication to South Africans, many people are asking: “Isn’t t time for an…
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Floating in a cool swimming pool in the summertime can be relaxing, but it can also be bad for your health. Germ-contaminated pools can cause illnesses and infections, so it’s important to protect your health while you swim this summer. Listed below are five pool care tips that can help you and your loved ones…
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