Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and most kids across the country are officially back to school. Between the anticipation of going back to school and the whirlwind of preparations and shopping, anxiety can creep in and cause stress. Here are six tips to ease back to school anxiety for teens. Setting up […]
Ways to Avoid Family Conflict During the Holidays
Thanksgiving and the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, right? If we are to believe the massive marketing machine, the approaching holidays are filled with happy families and couples, who prepare perfect meals, have perfect homes, and spend family gatherings in perfect harmony. When our lives don’t quite match up, we may […]
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. ~ Brene Brown Of all the things that can make us happier and healthier, cultivating an attitude of gratitude is one of the simplest. Of course, cultivating the attitude comes from implementing […]
Holiday Team Building Tips
As the holidays approach, so does the time of year when many companies focus on charitable giving unless they have implemented Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as part of their annual plan. Many companies and small businesses spearhead collections for causes or organize volunteer time for employees. Some companies are even incorporating holiday team-building activities and events […]
Getting in the Flow — Steps to Positive Living
We have all experienced it at one time or another — experiences when everything is synced perfectly and it feels effortless. It’s called being in the flow. The moments of total focus and engagement, where time flies and we are unaware of anything else around us. Athletes describe the experience as well, of being “in the flow’ […]
