I was intrigued to read new research from Microsoft that found employees report not having enough uninterrupted focus time during the workday. One of the major factors relating to this lack of time was the 192% increase in the number of online meetings and calls held now versus pre-Covid. When I look at my own […]
When did you last take a vacation day? I’m not asking when you last took a vacation; instead, when did you take a day off for yourself? Sadly, over half of Americans end the year with unused vacation days, collectively sacrificing 662 million days off. The Project Time Off report found that compared to employees […]
Conversations about money might be uncomfortable for some people. When speaking with individuals about money I often hear comments like, “I don’t have enough money to budget” Or “it’s so overwhelming I don’t know where to start”. According to a FINRA Investor Education Foundation survey, 60% of those surveyed feel anxious when thinking of their […]
According to Mark Twain, “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” After reading Brian Tracy’s book Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time, I have come to the conclusion that everyone’s life […]
February 17, 2011 by Pat Brinkman The recently released 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend that everyone, young or old, reduce sodium consumption. Although we need some sodium in our diet, almost everyone is consuming too much. Research has shown that the higher our sodium consumption the higher our blood pressure. Research also indicates that if we […]
Stress is something that every person encounters in life; relationships, weddings, jobs, births, finances, vacations, deaths, etc. all create stress. Some events might be happy, positive events, like having a baby, but they still can be stressful. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress effects our bodies physically, mentally and behaviorally. Common effects of stress on […]
If you’ve been outside in the heat lately, it’s important to remember to stay hydrated. Water is essential to our bodies to live. As a matter of fact, we are made up of nearly 60% water! With so many ways to get water it doesn’t have to be boring! According to the Academy of Nutrition […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Blood Pressure, caffeine, caffeine acts, coffee, depression, drinks, endurance exercise, food choices, health, healthy behaviors, healthy choices, Heart Disease, Lifestyles, lifting weights, motor tasks, pregnancy women, sleep, Stress, stress reduction, weight control, Wellness, workplace on December 6, 2012| Leave a Comment » Are you ready for your morning coffee? With […]
Crank up Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles, grab something warm to drink, and enjoy this quick primer on the Winter Solstice and how to celebrate this passage of time. What is the Winter Solstice? The Winter Solstice occurs the moment the sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn, which is the maximum tilt away […]
We all have seen or experienced a situation when a child is having a meltdown due to experiencing big emotions without the capability to identify, understand, or regulate their feelings. When a child is struggling to make these connections, it is easy for a parent to jump straight to punish, distract, lecture…anything to quiet them […]
Spring is right around the corner–the birds are singing, we see a bit more sunlight each day, and common blue violets are beginning to speckle Ohio grass! With the transitioning of the seasons, many of us are planning our spring activities: starting seeds for summer gardens, tidying and fertilizing flower beds, etc. Another activity on […]
Posted in Healthy aging, retirement, finances, emotional health, Healthy People, Mindfulness, tagged biophilia, gardening, home, indoor design, Love, natural products, nature, nature and health, outdoors, Plants, smells, trees on September 11, 2023| Leave a Comment » “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” Frank Lloyd Wright If you were […]
July 9, 2020 by barton345 I feel like I have a lot on my plate right now, maybe more than that jam packed month of May. Which in May of 2019 that was saying a lot. . . Now my plate is full! Full of balancing home and work, bored kids, canceled activities, trying to […]
Good reasons to freeze-dry Freeze-drying has long been used by outdoor enthusiasts for lightweight snacks and complete meals on the trail; but did you know freeze-dried foods are also great for quick and healthy snacks, traveling, easy meal preparation, emergency preparedness, and even homemade pet food. Freeze-drying is a terrific way to reduce food waste […]