Category: Week 3

Stress LESS through Mindful Living®

Make This Summer Count

It’s summertime. The kids are out of school, the weather is heating up, and people are heading to the beach. This is usually the season of fun and relaxation, but it can also be a time of personal discovery and growth. With a little help, you can truly make summer count and have your most…
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Midlife Crisis or Midlife Growth?

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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10 Tips For The Best Staycation Ever

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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How Meditation Helps Your Mind, Body and Soul

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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Too Anxious to Meditate?

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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May is National Mental Health Month

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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Natural Sun Protection for Your Skin

Thinking about spending some time in the sun this summer? Having the right sunscreen is a necessity that you can afford to skip since too much sun exposure is a summer hazard. At the same time, some sunscreen products you’re using could be hazardous for your health and the environment. Skin cancer is the most…
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Traveling this Memorial Day?

Americans all over the country are looking forward to Memorial weekend. It’s a holiday that unofficially kicks off summer and it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor activities with family and friends. Check out these mindful memorial weekend ideas. The American Automobile Association (AAA) has prepared a travel forecast for Memorial Day 2015. According to their research…
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Mindful Health Tips for Arthritis

Are you struggling with arthritis pain? Millions of Americans are. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five adults in the United States has been diagnosed with arthritis. Arthritis comes in various forms including fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. This painful disease impacts your physical movements by deteriorating your joints,…
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Life-Saving Renewal Rituals

What is a Renewal Ritual®? We race around in our busy lives and don’t take the time to check in or come home to yourself. We must create time to unplug from the world and plug into our inner ourselves. Most of us are overbooked, overworked and overwhelmed these days. A three- to five- minute…
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