Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Over the next few weeks millions of American students will be graduating from high school, college, or grad school programs. These exhausted, but excited graduates will participate in a long list of traditional graduation customs such as wearing their traditional gown, marching to the traditional ceremonial song, and switching the tassel on their caps. But…
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Today is Teacher Appreciation Day, a time for us to do something we don’t often do—appreciate our teachers. With stagnated salaries and other cuts, teachers need our help more than ever. By taking a few mindful steps, we can help our teachers and the next generation. Remember, we can’t be a great nation if we…
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Many of us are living mindlessly these days instead of mindfully. Mindful Moments are when you stop your mind, body and soul, for a moment in time and focus on one thing only. No multitasking but intentionally focusing on something for a moment. This month we are celebrating meditation so here is a simple meditation…
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Whether you’re a bicycle enthusiast or a novice, National Bike Month is a perfect time for people to celebrate, enjoy the warm weather, and consider the benefits of regular bike riding. This May take a moment to consider how riding a bike can have a positive impact on your finances, health, and the environment. In…
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Millions of Americans are saving our planet by adopting green practices like recycling or shopping responsibly. These practices are a start, but in order to make a big impact, we’ll need to reconsider our daily commutes. To reduce our carbon dioxide emissions we need to rethink our daily commutes and consider using eco-travel options. The…
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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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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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Today is Earth Day and this year, with the worries about climate change, there is so much we must do to help the environment. Now is the perfect time to get your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers involved in Earth Day projects. For over 40 years, people have been celebrating Earth Day, a time that…
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The United States is a diverse country that isn’t always united. More than half of American adults say they experience discrimination on a day-to-day basis. This discrimination has large consequences, not just on the individuals but on society as a whole. And, according to new research from the American Psychological Association (APA), it has a…
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Earth Day is just around the corner. How are you planning to celebrate? History of Earth Day In the spring of 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to convince the government that radical changes needed to be made to protect our environment. Around 20 million Americans around the country celebrated the first…
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