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5 Ways to Do Less and Accomplish More

Megan, selected from Experience Life — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:09:48 +0000

By Marc Lesser, Experience Life What do I mean when I say that you can do less and yet accomplish more? The guiding principle is that when we approach any task in the right spirit, we become more successful and efficient at it. When we engage in fewer self-defeating behaviors, we accomplish more of whatever we [...]

3 Ways To Get Through The Day

Ed and Deb Shapiro — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:02:40 +0000

Life is an exciting and outrageous adventure. Isn’t it a wonder how a spider weaves a web or a bee makes a hive? Did you ever notice the everyday miracles, like your breath? Isn’t it amazing that this greatest wonder of all is right under your nose? But how many of us get to truly experience [...]

2 Great Ways To Deal With Stress

Ed and Deb Shapiro — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:13:47 +0000

We received a phone call and the voice on the other end simply asked, “Do you teach meditation?” Ed said yes. The voice replied, “We would like to have you come to Thailand to teach our CEOs.” Ed thought it was a joke as there are more people who teach meditation in Thailand than most [...]

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 [...]