Are you a hugger? We all need hugs. Are you someone who gives and receives a lot of hugs? Do you greet people – friends and new acquaintances – with a hug over a handshake? Do you enjoy a good… Read More »The Power of Hugging: Why We Need Hugs
Drink a glass of water, take a few deep breaths, stretch your muscles, and make your bed. You’ll be amazed at how four small healthy habits can improve your whole day! If you are like most people, your day starts… Read More »4 Healthy Morning Habits That Will Improve Your Whole Day
If you truly want to strengthen your self-esteem, then it’s important to really understand just what it means to be self-confident. Your whole life you’ve been hearing (and internalizing) a lot of myths about self-confidence, and it’s time to stop… Read More »6 Myths About Self-Confidence That Could Be Holding You Back
There are so many ways to awaken and increase your creativity. It’s not just for kids, either – we should nurture our creative beings throughout our lives. What have you done recently to tap into your creativity? Everyone has the… Read More »How to Tap Into Creativity When You’re Feeling Uninspired
Can healthy living habits help control your stress levels? Yes, they can! In life, there will always be situations and events that cause us to experience stress. These events can be brief, such as a car cutting in front of… Read More »Healthy Living: A Natural Choice For Stress Relief
We all react differently to situations and events. While one situation can bring about a stress reaction in one person, another might sail through it without so much as a second glance. But what is stress? When we learn what… Read More »What is Stress?
Nothing says laid-back summer quite like relaxing on the patio with a good cocktail and the perfect music playlist. Here’s the right way to plan a perfect summer happy hour. It’s almost time for Happy Hour! And when you combine… Read More »How to Enjoy Summer Happy Hour at Home
I’ve been feeling pretty stressed out in the last few weeks. (What, you too?) And so I thought I would take a light-hearted look at the world through Ozzie’s eyes, and share some happiness lessons from my dog. My dog,… Read More »Happiness Lessons I’ve Learned From My Dog
This post focuses on seven lightning-fast ways to reduce your stress. Within a few minutes you can reduce the tension you feel and manage your reactions to the stress-inducing events around you. Try one of these stress relievers the next… Read More »Speedy Stress Relievers for Adults
Sleep can be more and more elusive as we age. Here are five reasons you can’t sleep that are actually easy to solve. See if one of them might be your reason, and sleep better starting tonight. What’s keeping you… Read More »5 Common Reasons You Can’t Sleep (and How To Fix Them)
Guided meditation is an excellent way for beginners to experience a meditation practice. In fact, it is probably the easiest way to begin, as your guide will walk with you every step of the way. Meditation can feel intimidating, scary,… Read More »6 Short Guided Meditations Perfect for Beginners
The health benefits of meditation are particularly powerful for women in midlife. Meditation has been around for thousands of years and is practiced in many different cultures around the world. More recently, it has become the focus of much scientific… Read More »What Are The Health Benefits of Meditation for Women Over 50?