Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
“Do you REALLY think it’s possible to prevent someone from getting an eating disorder?” Being a role model for your children is one way of teaching them self confidence. Fifteen years ago, I thought eating disorders were too complex for anyone to make a serious dent on the front end and thought the most I could…
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We help our children prepare for the first day back to school with the right supplies and the right clothes, but being in the right state of mind is even more important. Back to School Stress is common among many of children, and it can greatly affect their health. There are many school-related triggers that…
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Are you planning a family reunion this summer and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don’t worry! These helpful family reunion tips may be just what you need. Games Keeping multiple generations entertained at once can be a challenge at family reunions, but having fun games planned can make a world of difference. Plan a family Olympic…
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Back-to-school spending is expected to hit an all-time high this year. The National Retail Federation’s annual survey states total back-to-school spending is projected to reach $83 billion. For many parents and children, it is an overwhelming season of confusion and anxiety. American families are truly overwhelmed with concerns about money and time. Simple Tips to Avoid…
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Even though children may be enjoying their summer, parents are already thinking about “back-to-school” and everything that needs to get organized. What’s the stress-free solution to setting your child up for a truly great year? Here are a few tips for back to school success. Routines and organization. Every household benefits from having established routines…
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American families are now going through an economic crisis that hasn’t been felt since the 1980’s. It is more and more important to keep everyone in the family budget plan on track. Having a family budget plan meeting to discuss the financial health of the family is stressful and difficult. The reaction, however, you will…
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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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Mindfulness is learning to pay attention in the present moment. In addition, mindfulness in the family increases joy, happiness and calmness. Creating mindfulness stops your mind from racing like a runaway train. With mindfulness in the family we can find ourselves being “swept away” by the current of our thoughts, feelings, worries, fears, stresses. Why…
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We watched a few World War II movies over the last days. This is something very unusual for me because I deplore violence in all forms and have never been able to view anything pertaining to war. The Impact of World War II in Our Family My father and five of my uncles were in…
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This is a thrilling weekend–it’s the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This morning I was reflecting on the mindful, positive aspects of this wedding and why it has the world captivated. As I was connecting the dots between the royal wedding and mindfulness, certain wonderful elements of this beautiful couple and mindfulness…
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