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What’s Your Ideal Work Environment?

Megan, selected from Yoga+ Magazine — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:09:24 +0000

Work can fulfill us or deplete us. And since we spend easily half our waking hours on the job, our occupation affects our longevity and health. If we learn how to explore the full potential of our ayurvedic constitution (prakriti), we can design our lifestyles accordingly, reaping maximum success from our labors and increasing our levels [...]

Sitting Exercises for the Office

Megan, selected from Yoga+ Magazine — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:08:03 +0000

Extended periods of sitting seem to be an occupational hazard in today�s information age. Even if you have good posture habits and the best ergonomic chair, your body will need a break to release muscle tension, stress, and stagnation in the joints. Fortunately, it�s easy to adapt some yoga postures for the office, allowing you [...]

The Zen of Public Speaking

Megan, selected from Ode magazine — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:13:55 +0000

I remember clearly the first time I was asked to speak in public. It was for a high school English class, and the teacher requested we speak about a topic we felt passionate about. I choose to speak about kindness–why it matters and how the quality is acquired. My voiced quivered, I blanked out a [...]

Out with the Mold

Terri Hall-Jackson — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:13:59 +0000

Returning from vacation recently, my family was welcomed back by an unwelcome house guest: mold. Our basement, which is usually aired out through open windows, had been shut tight for a little over a week. A funky smell hit our noses as we went downstairs, and we discovered the creepy, whitish fuzz on the back [...]

4 Ways to Fix Communication Breakdowns

Megan, selected from Intent.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:06:12 +0000

Communication breakdowns often occur in the office, on-the-go, and in our personal relationships, for various reasons. And the effects of failed communication can be very damaging. Whether the problem is due to people not speaking up or from not listening intently, here are some tips for overcoming these communication breakdowns: -Try not to rush. If you [...]

Green Pencils and Pens

Annie B. Bond — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:04:34 +0000

Every year Americans discard 1.6 million pens. Placed end to end, they would stretch 151 miles � equivalent to crossing the state of Rhode Island almost 4 times!

This is the time of year when many of us are busy buying school and office supplies. Here is a great listing of environmentally-conscious pens and pencils to help us to make better choices for the earth.

10 Kick Acid Tips for Great Health

Michelle Schoffro Cook — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:07:32 +0000

Did you know that too much acidity in your body can cause pain, weight gain, fatigue, and other health problems? Or, that high protein “weight loss” diets can be harmful to your health due to their high levels of acidity? Even glands and organs can be impaired from excess acidity in your diet and [...]

Brighten Up Your Workspace

Mel, selected from Delicious Living — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:12:33 +0000

I’ve seen my fair share of crummy office spaces–although now I am fortunate to work in a lovely one. If you spend your time in a not-so-inspired workspace, there are some quick fixes to brighten up your work area. In my opinion, adding some color is key–and anytime you can replace synthetic materials with natural [...]

Seeing the Paper for the Trees

Jana Ballinger — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:00:02 +0000

My nephew must have been just 3 when I told him paper was made of trees and he laughed at me. Well, maybe he didn’t laugh at me but he did giggle because I am his “silly” aunt. But in this instance, in a public restroom where I urged him to only use one paper [...]

The Importance of eCycling

Melissa Breyer — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:00:50 +0000

It’s a recycling party! Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day–the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. The day is organized by the National Recycling Coalition (NRC), the largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling, waste prevention, composting, and reuse. There are [...]