Adopting the top habits of healthy, happy and productive people will affect your biochemistry. There is no question when you’re healthy, you’re happy. And when you’re happy it’s easy to be productive. These seven positive changes nurture health, foster happiness and promote productivity. Try one. Try them all. They work. Science says so according to Jeff […]
Don’t Worry: Be Happy
March 29, 2014 by 5 Comments
What if You Didn’t Have to Worry About Yourself? By Leo Babauta @zen_habits Have you ever had people annoy you at work? Or maybe family members whose little habits bothered you? Have you been frustrated by a store clerk or waiter, or maybe another driver? What about frustration with your kid, or spouse? How can […]
Turn Bad Stress into Good Stress
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
5 Keys To Hacking Your Stress by Scott Grossberg @sgrossberg The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. Sydney J. Harris You’ve been pushing and prodding and making your way in the world. Now . . . I just want you to take some time to relax. That’s right. Right here […]
The Biological Benefits of Drumming
March 20, 2013 by 5 Comments
Try Drumming for Better Health by Linda Buch Photo by Martha Riley Binford Q: I recently saw a wonderful movie, “The Visitor,” where the main character is changed emotionally by getting into drumming. I have heard about “drum circles” and how healing they can be. Any information on this would be appreciated. — J.G., Denver, […]
The Many Definitions of Stress
October 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Positive Stress Management and Gratitude by Chris G’Froerer There are many definitions of stress and many causes of it. The word stress has become the buzz word for our modern times, and though we all use the word stress, we are often referring to many different things such as a feeling, emotion, behaviour or our […]
Exercise Smart and Reduce Stress
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Your Health and Quality of Life Depend on It! No matter how well you eat or how much water you drink, no matter how many supplements you take, none of these things will take the place of exercise. You must do some type of exercise every day. For the greatest overall health benefits including stress […]
Proactive and Preventative Care
March 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors Affect Ability to Heal Do you have a high stress or physically challenging job? Do you have a sleepless baby, an asthmatic child, a troubled teenager, an anxious spouse, a troubled relationship, a demanding boss, or elderly parents? At a certain stage in our lives we all begin to question how destructive […]
Revolutionary Running
August 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
5 Finger Shoes and the Mid-Foot Strike by John Wall @johnjwall Recently I’ve been talking with a number of people about my “crazy shoes” and about technique with a number of runners. Ever since I ran the Boston Marathon in 2002 I’ve had trouble with my left knee, a common runners injury called IBS. As […]
