Stop what you are doing right now and close your eyes. Take 5 deep breaths, slowly breath in and out. Now, do you feel a little better? I’m sitting at my desk wondering how to get it all done before leaving on vacation. The “to do” list is long, the packing of the camper hasn’t […]
Mind and Body
Simplify and Reduce Your Stress!
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. By simplifying various areas of your life, you may find that your stress level is reduced. Let’s talk about two areas where you can simplify your life: • Entertaining • Gardening Simplify your Holiday or Event! Every year we have a July 4th party to celebrate Independence Day with our family and […]
Mindfulness Practice is Like an Apple Orchard
Apples are good for nutritional health; mindfulness is good for mind-body well-being. Along with other Ohio fruits like pears, plums, peaches and apricots, apples contain vitamin C, fiber and vitamin A, and the antioxidant quercetin. Quercetin works as an antioxidant as well as an anti-inflammatory, and has been associated with overall lung health. Although red […]
My Stress Less and Enjoy More Journey
My mindfulness journey began in 2011 when I found myself continuing a practice I started in college; I put together a monthly list of things I had to “get through” by month’s end. In college it was papers, exams and presentations; at my last job it was presentations, court hearings and dictation. At home it […]
5 Brain Bites for a Fit Mind!
Did you know that there were foods out there that are actually healthier for your brain as well as your waistline? June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, so what better way to celebrate your brain than to give it a summer makeover. Who said beach bodies are the only thing that can look good […]
You Heard Me – Protect Your Hearing
Every year my relatives and I attend a stock car race at the Michigan International Speedway. Some of us rent scanners and headphones so we can listen to drivers and the race. Those who do not wear headphones pull out earplugs and share. However, this means not everyone is wearing ear protection at all times, […]