Several years ago, I began on my journey towards increased mindfulness along with a small group of Extension colleagues. Maryanna Klatt, an associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, instructed my class on mindfulness and stress reduction. I went in with an open mind expecting to learn methods to reduce my stress […]
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Ways to Win during March Madness Month – Practice Stress Management
Check out these Elite 8 Tips for Stress Management Our lives are busy – sometimes too busy. We all have demands – perhaps they are from work, family, extended family, school and more. Many of us feel stressed and on overload. Do you ever find it is hard to find the balance between work, family […]
Test Anxiety!
This time of year students face a multitude of standardized tests. These tests are much longer in duration than students are accustomed to, and can be tied to a range of outcomes such as leveled reading and math placement, graduation, college entrance, and scholarships for students and salary adjustment or job retention for teachers. According […]
What “mindfulness” means to me
When I hear the word mindfulness, and think of the concept of mindfulness, it reminds me to SLOW down… to slow down my thoughts…to clear my mind…to slow down my breathing and to just take a moment … There…. “Ahhh”… a moment of peace. That moment of peace within myself allows me to focus on […]
Are there Connections between Stress and Your Heart Health?
Feeling Stressed? If so, you may feel aches and pains, feel your life is out of control, experience anger or feel depressed. February is National Heart Health Month. Let’s explore some signs that may indicate that you are stressed. Do you overeat? Do you drink too much alcohol? Do you feel jittery? Are you […]
Traditions ….useful or beautiful?
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris made this recommendation at an art and design speech in 1880. As part of my holiday motto, “This is Good, This is […]