Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
For over two decades the fourth Thursday of every April has been a very special career day. On Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, kids get the chance to shadow adults at work. This helps the next generation learn more about the workforce. It’s also a chance for parents and children to bond,…
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Practices such as yoga and mindfulness meditation can improve mental and physical health, but that’s not all. A new study illustrates just how deep mindfulness can go. Researchers from Coventry University in the UK examined 18 studies that spanned 11 years. They found that mind-body interventions (MBIs) can “reverse” the molecular reactions in DNA that…
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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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It’s Stress Awareness Month. Share these valuable tips with your family, friends, and coworkers. Let’s help each other learn how to become stress resilient and live in this stressful world with real joy. Managing stress means knowing what triggers your stress response. Here are a few tips to help you during this Stress Awareness Month.…
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Houseplants aren’t just beautiful air purifiers they actually help calm you. Researchers have found that simply being around plants can induce your relaxation response. One Washington State University study found that a group of stressed-out people who entered a room full of plants had a four-point drop in their blood pressure, while a comparison group…
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It’s spring and beautiful outside and you don’t feel motivated at work. So, let’s bring some energy and fun going to work by organizing a potluck office picnic. Send a memo around the office announcing a date for a picnic at lunch (be sure to leave a few days for planning). You can have it…
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There’s something about baking that brings a smile to people’s faces. If the cold weather has got you down, having a baking party with your kids or with a few friends may be just what you need to get in a cheery mood. What do you need for a baking party? Start by playing fun…
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January is the month millions of people hit the gym to start their “get healthy” New Year’s resolutions. This means tons of people are looking for quality workout clothes. If you’re in the market for athletic wear, be sure to look for eco-athletic options. You’ll be investing in your health and the health of the…
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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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Stress Tips for Introverts and Extroverts We all deal with stress differently and this is partially because of our different personality traits. People usually fall into one of two categories: introvert or extrovert, and fortunately, there are plenty of specialized stress tips for introverts or stress tips for extroverts. Are you an introvert or extrovert?…
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