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No matter how old you are, doesn’t September always feel like back-to-school time? A fresh backpack and some new classmates always made you feel like you’re starting a brand new chapter each fall. Maybe you’re not doing Algebra in the classroom anymore, but those fond back-to-school habits can be reimagined as adult learning moments to … Read More
“I’m booooored!” That saying may harken back to your childhood, but when was the last time you were truly bored? Health and happiness are greatly affected by allowing for some mental downtime. Here’s why boredom is healthy and how to get more of it into your life. Get Bored for Bright Ideas According to a … Read More
Be “mindful,” but practice clearing your mind to do that. It can be confusing, but there is a real reason that freeing your mind to use your mind optimally is good for your health and wellbeing. Science now backs up the art of awareness, often practiced through mindfulness meditation, which helps you clear clutter from … Read More
Waking Mindfully: What is your routine when you wake up? Hit the alarm clock and jump out of bed? Snooze button for half an hour? Waking is an important part of the day—you wouldn’t have much of a day without it! Honor this time with a refreshing mindfulness practice that feels right for you. For … Read More
You know the embarrassing person from the holiday party that causes high drama or makes for great gossip after the fact? Don’t be that person. In fact, your holidays will be happier if you get ready to shine, rather than embrace regret. Make It Hard to Get to the Bar When you’ve had too much … Read More
At the Thanksgiving dinner table family and friends gather to give thanks for loved ones, health, kindness, a warm meal, and/or the ability to be together. But, gratitude can happen in any setting, at any time, and it’s important for your wellbeing to find it in your life, regularly. A range of studies show that … Read More
Take a page out of groundbreaking research to prevent the blues, naturally. A new study found mindful therapy to be as effective as anti-depressants in some patients. Being mindful means living fully in the present – conscious of your life and what’s happening in it. These actions are easier said than done, but not impossible. … Read More
Your life has been a full schedule of work, kids, and commitments for decades. In these years, you have plenty of time to be active and more freedom than any 60-something generation before you. But, what do you do with all this free time on your hands? Here are 5 priorities to live out your … Read More
Hangry just made it into the urban dictionary, but chances are it’s a word you already know, because if you’ve ever been hungry enough to lose your cool, you’ve been hangry. As you may have figured, hangry is an amalgam of hungry and angry, and it happens when you go too long without eating. … Read More
I’ll be honest, I’m a few years from turning 50, and I’m just starting to peel back the label on what this really means. What should I be doing in my 50s to keep growing and fulfill myself spiritually? From my wise relatives and friends whose lives are enviable, I’m told it’s all about legacy … Read More
In your 40s, you’re on a personal path with a good idea of what rocks your world, spiritually. Your focus, once about taking it all in and figuring out what you want to be and do, is less about wide ranging exploration and more about soulful growth that is deep and enriching. 1. Deepen Your … Read More
Positive thinking helps combat stress, and less stress means fewer ill effects on the body and soul. Everyday, more and more research shows that to be true! So, pump up the positive, beyond talk of the glass half full, and try these six ways to be more positive today – right away! Gratitude Journal Write … Read More
