Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Food is nourishment. How well are you nourishing your body? We now have strong data on the importance of diet and the key role it plays in stress reduction and work-life balance. There are eight nutrients and foods that I keep a special eye on as part of my diet. Just being mindful of these…
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If you’re moving or starting a different job, making new friends should be on your to-do list. Companionship will not only bring you happiness, but it can also help you adapt to new environments. Unfortunately, with careers and families, building new friendships gets harder with age. Yet, there’s still hope. Here are some Mindful tips…
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How many Black inventors can you name? Everyone knows about George Washington Carver and his peanut inventions—from peanut milk to peanut paper—but what about the others? African Americans have come up with some amazing inventions over the years. For Black History Month, we’ve listed three amazing inventors and their unique stories. Thomas L. Jennings On…
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Creating an agenda for family meetings helps create a conversation flow. It relieves stress and anxiety through organized topics; each person has an opportunity to voice his/her opinions and receive and provide feedback from the rest of the family. The key with family meetings is to create an inviting and open forum for conversation. Nothing…
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Rituals reduce stress and anxiety and make us feel safe and resilient. I encourage you to develop Renewal Rituals, especially at work, to live a more stress-free life. Before we get any further, I want to emphasize to you that Rituals are not the same as Routines. You perform your Renewal Rituals with reverence, awareness,…
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Are you suffering from a cold? Are you looking for home remedies for cold symptoms? Whether you need meal ideas or a way to soothe your throat, you can find a solution listed below on our natural cold remedies. Comforting Soups Tomato soup and chicken noodle soup are common meals for people with colds. But, they…
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Sharing your stresses and concerns with others helps the mind and body relax and renew. Research tells us there is a positive relationship between having community and our health and longevity. Meet with a friend or friends at least once a week for a meal. When we have a physical connection with others we produce…
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Cleveland Clinic research shows that unmanaged stress can lead to heart problems like high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, artery damage, high cholesterol levels, and a weakened immune system. Unmanaged stress can also lead to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. So, it’s important to manage your stress in order to reduce your risk of…
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Are looking to start a new career in a whole new field? The right preparation can make all the difference. You can read up on the latest industry news, but that isn’t the only way. Getting out in the world, meeting new people, and trying new opportunities can help ensure that your new endeavor is…
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Were your goals this year about fitness or helping the planet? You can reach both goals by adjusting one crucial thing: your diet. According to a new study, if we all follow the national dietary guidelines it would actually help the environment. Maybe it’s time we all partake in a sustainable diet. New Sustainable Study…
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