Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
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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With the summer ending, fall ushering in soon, pandemic fears, financial stress, and election madness, it’s time for a dose of hope. Hope is a Law of Nature Hope is real, palpable energy. Each day we experience natural laws of physics that we don’t actually recognize, such as wind, light, gravity, and hope. Hope is…
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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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For over a century, the first Monday of every September has been set aside to honor the American workforce. Let’s use today to recognize the achievements that our country has made for a safer, fairer workforce for all. Holidays celebrating the American workforce have been going on since 1882, but it didn’t become an official…
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With the frenzy of back-to-school preparations and the first week of school finally behind them, your kids are back to school but actually more susceptible to becoming even more stressed than ever. From making friends and fitting in, to handling added school work and academic responsibilities, the slew of emotions are enough to make your…
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Most offices today operate under the “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” structure. This is unwise because many work environments are actually broken; they just go unnoticed. A fractured work environment is bad for the whole office: the boss, the employees, and production. That’s why making workplace repairs is so important. Millions of Americans…
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Are American students the world’s most tested kids? According to Teachers College at Columbia University, American students take more than 100 million standardized tests every year. Students, parents, teachers, and administrators are unbelievably stressed about these critical exams because the test results often determine a child’s future placement in school and are increasingly seen as…
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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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