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A self-imposed digital detox cleanse can boost your health and create more happiness in your life. Research shows the average adult spends about 4.5 hours a day watching TV and uses a digital device (smartphone, tablet, computer) almost 6 hours a day – terrible for your health and wellbeing. However, new research suggests that turning … Read More
The yogis believe you are happy when you 1) know and love yourself, 2) are open to constant learning, and 3) make choices to support your wellbeing. That glow of being peaceful and happy comes from within, and when you shine your inner light, happy energy shines back. Here are a few ways to develop … Read More
There’s a reason when you clean out your closet you feel amazing – you can see everything! Imagine if you could build up this practice of regularly clearing out the clutter in your mind, so you could really see what’s happening in your life without judgment – but with total clarity. Yogis believe that when … Read More
Think you’re working too hard already? When the heat is on outside, your internal fire, already burning with hard work and stress, needs special attention so you don’t combust. Here’s a 5-step plan to support health and avoid burnout, without reducing productivity. Step 1 — Get Productive, Earlier Take advantage of summer’s early light to … Read More
Women’s happiness levels have been on the decline for the past few decades, so says a 2009 study entitled, “The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness.” If that is the case, what are young women and girls learning about what it means to be happy? Who are their happiness role models? It wasn’t until I burned out after … Read More
What did you get out of your last vacation? While rest and relaxation are key components to unwinding, a vacation can be more than just a break from the rat race. Here are five vacations that give you fresh perspective and expand your horizons. You’ll be able to do some deep soul-searching and see the … Read More
Since the Affordable Care Act passed, companies have a new directive and incentive to look into wellness programs to help their employees. Access to all sorts of health benefits could be right under your nose – you just have to look a little closer. Does your job offer a wellness program, and how can it … Read More
What’s the secret to health and happiness? It could be… increasing the number of people in your life. As much as you love your alone time, make a point to connect with others. One study found that if you spend 6-7 hours per day socializing, you are 12 times more likely to be happier! Here are … Read More
You keep saying it: “I want to be healthier,” but you don’t have time for big workouts or enough money to stock the fridge with 100% organic foods. In fact, by the end of the day, you just want to sit on the couch, watch TV and pour yourself a bowl of cereal. It doesn’t … Read More
Yoga can be a huge gift for moms-to-be as they cope with overwhelming changes, according to a new study from Brown University. Without any other kind of counseling and therapy, the women in the study practiced in class and at home. The more yoga they did, the better they felt mentally. What works for moms … Read More
Aunt Martha lives 1,000 miles away but she’s stressing you out. According to her latest social media update, her dog is sick, she may get laid off and she hates all the candidates running for president. While social media can connect us, it can also blur our boundaries to the point of emotional and mental … Read More
Spring is a magical time of year: the sun rises earlier in the morning and sets later in the evening. The days become slightly warmer, and flowers start to bloom. However, April showers (and those in May and June) make it challenging to do everything outdoors. Here are five rainy day activities that will create … Read More
