Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
We have long been told that at least eight glasses of water a day will keep us healthy and hydrated. However, did you know that “eating” your daily dose of water could be better for your body? According to experts, 60 percent of our bodies are made of water. It’s essential to our livelihood as…
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Memorial Day, Modern Term for Decoration Day Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day. Decoration Day was first enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers after the Civil War. Decoration Day became Memorial Day after World War I. The day was extended to honor all Americans who had died in all of our wars.…
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Multitasking is a skill that can cause stress over time. It’s draining and it keeps you from focusing your energy on important things. So, stop multitasking and get out and play with these play tips! Playing isn’t just for kids anymore. Emerging research tells us that play can rewire the brain, help reduce the risk of…
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Memorial Day is right around the corner. For most people, Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is all about vacations, parades, and family cookouts. This year, before you fire up the barbecue, take a moment to learn more about the history of Memorial Day. And don’t forget to try more mindful Memorial Day activities.…
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Traveling during Memorial Day can get chaotic. Sometimes the best and most Mindful approach to a long weekend is a Memorial Day staycation. So, consider planning a Memorial Day cookout for your friends and family. You’ll save yourself from awful headaches and high travel costs. During the Memorial Day holiday (from Thursday to Monday), more…
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It’s common for a middle-aged American to experience a midlife crisis, but this chapter in their lives doesn’t have to be a breaking point. With Mindful direction, a midlife “crisis” could be an opportunity for growth. The term “midlife crisis” was first coined in 1965 by psychoanalyst, Elliot Jacques. It’s defined as a time in…
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Do you look forward to sharing the highways with 42 million people this Memorial Day weekend? Do you want to spend a lot of money, get in horrible traffic, spend time packing, and make arrangements for your pets? Or do you want to surrender, relax and plan a glorious fun staycation with you, family or…
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Why should you meditate? Let us help you learn how meditation helps your body and soul. Meditation means awareness. So as a result, whatever you do with awareness and free from other distractions is considered meditation. For example, listening to your heartbeat is meditation; watching the sunrise is meditation. The word meditation comes from two…
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Celebrate National Meditation Month It’s National Meditation Month. Many of us believe we are too anxious to learn to meditate. It is as simple as breathing and you control how long you practice. There are many benefits of meditation. It’s a practice that relaxes the body, reduces anxiety, calms the mind and creates greater awareness.…
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It’s May and since 1949 we have been observing May as Mental Health Month. Let’s take a moment to take a look at the state of mental health within our families and in our country. One in five Americans is affected by mental illness. We have created an environment of shame and fear associated with…
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