Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
A pet is certainly a great friend. After a difficult day, pet owners quite literally feel the love. In fact, for over 25 years, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health benefits. Pets help lower blood pressure and lessen anxiety. They boost our immunity. They can even help you get dates. Check…
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Mindful communities and support groups provide participants with the tools they need to live full and rich lives despite the challenges. And, most importantly, support groups remind us that we’re not alone. April is National Autism Awareness Month and support groups across the country are dedicated to reaching out and helping families with autistic kids.…
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Storytelling is an ancient oral tradition. Cultures around the world used stories to preserve history and facts. Ursula K. LeGuin, a children’s book author, has said, “There have been great societies that did not use the wheel, but there have been no societies that did not tell stories.” The tradition of storytelling continues and today…
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After years and years of gift giving, are you looking for something new and unique to give to a family member? A new family heirloom is a thoughtful gift that’s always appreciated. An heirloom doesn’t have to be grandma’s pearls. You can create or buy a new keepsake for future family members. Five Family Heirloom…
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Are you expecting an unexpected bundle of joy? You’re not alone. According to the CDC, 49 percent of pregnancies are unplanned, and unfortunately, not all parents are financially prepared. With just four mindful budgeting tips for a new baby you can start saving for your expanding family. Raising a child is a beautiful and expensive…
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Reading time is an important part of any child’s development. Reading not only improves school success, it also reduces stress, helps with sleep, and slows cognitive decline. With National Book Lovers Day on August 9th (only a few days away), now’s the time to make reading a family ritual. Here are four tips that can…
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Practices such as yoga and mindfulness meditation can improve mental and physical health, but that’s not all. A new study illustrates just how deep mindfulness can go. Researchers from Coventry University in the UK examined 18 studies that spanned 11 years. They found that mind-body interventions (MBIs) can “reverse” the molecular reactions in DNA that…
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Libraries are about more than just books. Libraries are a place for learning, social gatherings, and fun activities. They’re also a job search resource, an arts programmer, and a tech-training site. In short, libraries (especially public libraries) benefit the whole community, even though their funding is constantly being threatened. This week is National Library Week…
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When something goes wrong at work or issues arise in your romantic relationship, you may feel an urge to eat. This is called emotional eating and it’s caused by stress. If this stress isn’t dealt with properly it can lead to serious health consequences. In fact, a new study shows that too much stress over…
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Keeping a diary or journal is a great mindful practice. While lots of children write in diaries or journals, most adults don’t have the time. Here are four tips to start a mindful journal. Mindful journaling is slightly different from your typical journal. When writing in a diary people typically record and reflect on the events…
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