Category Archives: Stress management
How to Treat a Tree
Trees do so much for us: Provide shade and fruit, purify the air, produce phytoncides, reduce erosion, offer branches for climbing and swinging . . . and much more. In return, it’s important to treat trees right. One particular practice–using … Continue reading
How to take charge of your life
The mind is an incredibly powerful force – some of it untapped. For instance, many of us don’t use our imaginations to help improve skills such as public speaking or sports; help improve health; or consider better ways of doing … Continue reading
Yoga may bestow yet another health benefit
If you’ve resisted trying yoga thus far, you may want to reconsider and roll out a sticky mat – the only piece of equipment that’s required. More and more research suggests that practicing yoga on a regular basis has … Continue reading
Fish Tale
Looking out at the snow today, I’m experiencing a bit of cabin fever—feeling cooped up in the house and also pining for the little lakeside cabin my husband and I rented the past several summers. Just looking at the photos … Continue reading
Come On, Come Out
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 Come On, Come Out While spending nearly every day outdoors during a two-week vacation, kayaking, hiking and fishing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I was struck by the stark contrast of living in nature compared … Continue reading
Do More on the Floor
SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 Do More on the Floor Some of my best memories are of times spent on a floor or a lawn. I remember: Playing Matchbox cars or board games with my sister on the basement … Continue reading
Nix the Noise
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 Nix the Noise What’s the most annoying sound you’ve ever heard? Most people would say fingernails on a chalkboard. But what about whining? A study compared people’s ability to solve math problems while listening to a … Continue reading
Life Unplugged
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011 Life Unplugged Rushing and multitasking is the M.O. for many of us these days. We’re hot-wired into our smart phones, iPods, laptops and more. I marvel at my daughter as she surfs the net … Continue reading
The 10 Essentials for Outdoor Excursions
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2011 The 10 Essentials for Outdoor Excursions My husband and I hiked the Little Carp River Trail in the Porcupine Mountains on three separate occasions, trekking 11-14 miles during the course of the day. Each … Continue reading
The Short Form of Meditation
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011 The Short Form of Meditation For many people, the thought of meditation is intriguing, however, finding the time to practice meditation every day may be a barrier—or even a deal breaker. That’s why it’s … Continue reading