If a dog attacked you and left you traumatized, I feel you. I still remember when my good old pal Dusty thought my face was a piece of steak. Kind of like this… but he was a big Chow Chow. Welp! In Dusty’s defense he was one of the many homeless dogs I liked to…
DetailsWhat is Stress? When I feel stressed out I feel agitated, irritable, angry, sad, or in emotional pain. Stress can mean different things to different people. The following definition of stress is one that sums it all up: Stress is any uncomfortable “emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological and behavioral changes. – Baum, a. (1990).”…
DetailsSpring is here. Nature has shed the somberness and stillness of winter and is renewed. The first warm breeze has blown in bringing with it the sun, happy chirping birds, and buds breaking open for a display of freshness. The world is alive again. Traditionally, this cycle of renewal and rebirth surrounds the ritual of…
DetailsChris Borland of the San Francisco 49ers just had one heck of a season. This season was his first–and last–as an NFL player. Borland has retired from football at the ripe old age of 24 because of concerns about the long-term effects of repetitive head trauma. “I just thought to myself, “What am I doing?”…
DetailsWork-life balance is possible. Yes it is, and you can stop laughing now. Just hear me out. First, let’s remove the word “balance”, because that’s probably the word that’s throwing us all off. Let’s start with Work. What is work? What does work mean to you? How do you work? Is work a chore to…
DetailsKind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. – Mother Teresa – Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.- Gandhi – How many times do you put yourself down or immediately see the glass as half-empty rather…
DetailsOur friends over at The Roasted Fig are always cooking up something delicious in their kitchen with help from Chef Freddy Kunkel. I personally do not eat shrimp (save the animals!), but Hallie and Len loved it! This Shrimp Cocktail with Tomato Balsamic Marmalade makes a perfect hors d’oeuvre that you can whip up and serve…
DetailsAre you having trouble staying positive at work? Are you just not enthusiastic to go to work or you hit a energy low at 3PM? If you’re just in need of an energy boost at work check this out but if you’re finding it hard to be positive at work read more below. 1. Change…
DetailsLet’s talk a little about Yoga and how you can incorporate it into your work day- without much effort. We know that yoga can be very intimidating, especially when most advertisements show yogis in advanced poses. Don’t worry, we won’t be asking you to do a headstand. We won’t because that is just not the…
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