Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Fourteen years later, our nation is still healing from the tragic events of 9/11. Will the pain, sadness, and even hatred ever end? The process of grieving on a national scale is a surprisingly intimate thing and there is no time limit to the grieving period. There is no difference between the grief of an individual…
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Did you include mindfulness practices in your everyday life? You should! Engaging in mindful reflections once a day is great for your mental well being and it can help ensure that this year is your most mindful year yet. Begin your day with time set aside for some personal reflection. Here is a quick guide…
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We can learn a lot from nature, not to mention animals. There are many communities around the world that celebrate our relationship with these creatures. This belief system is known as animal totemism. People who practice animal totemism believe that humans “have kinship or a mythical relationship with a spirit-being, such as an animal.” These…
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The world was shocked after the suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and television chef Anthony Bourdain. Their deaths have created a greater awareness of the tragic results of suicide and the importance of suicide prevention. One of the most common misconceptions about suicide is that the person had mental health issues such as depression…
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Scheduling some personal “me time” is important for your mental and physical health. Don’t have an extra 30 minutes to spare? It’s easier to find 30 minutes than you might think. The half hour during your commute, during your lunch break, after dinner, or before bed can be your personal “me time.” Making a commitment…
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Self improvement begins with improving your self care. I created a simple acronym that is easy to remember, S.E.L.F. CARE. These are science-backed tips that will improve your mind and body. S.E.L.F. Care practices cause an immediate change in your mind and body. Every single thought, emotion, and action have an almost immediate effect. S=…
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This is part of our series on Unplug Everyday®. Social media networks have become more than just an avenue for people to share their views. A Jobvite survey shows that 22 million Americans use social media to search for jobs and that 16 percent of these people were employed because of it. Unfortunately, the same…
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Have you been having trouble losing those last 10 pounds? Sometimes exercising and cutting back on unhealthy food isn’t enough. Sleep deprivation can affect your health. In fact, lack of sleep causes weight gain. Sleep and Weight Gain Research shows that lack of sleep causes obesity. In a report from the University of Colorado Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory, the…
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If you’re feeling stressed at the office there is a way for you to reduce office stress without falling behind on your work. If you can spare five-minutes you can reenergize and lower work stress. According to the American Psychological Association, 75 percent of Americans list work as a significant source of stress in their…
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Are you experiencing a setback? Whether it’s in your personal or professional life, it’s always important to brush off the incident and get back on your feet. With the right Mindful tips, you can do just that. Whether it’s a financial crisis, a breakup, or unemployment, everyone experiences a predicament that can drastically impact his…
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