What is it about spring that puts a spring in our step? Writer Doug Larsen once said that spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. Maybe it’s the warmer temperatures or longer days. Or maybe it’s being able to cast off some of our heavier clothes, abandon the boots and the mitts….
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How to be more resilient by building flexibility
When times are tough, the tough get flexible. That’s because flexibility, or the willingness to adapt, is an essential part of being resilient in the face of life’s challenges. Let’s face it – when something happens that isn’t what we want or expect, our natural reaction is to push back. We resist and question why…
A simple way to make your life work better
When your technology isn’t working properly, the first suggestion is always to unplug it for a few minutes. Let it sit for a bit so it can reset itself. Whether it’s a laptop, a blueray or a smart phone, it almost always works. It’s pretty good advice for a person too. When we have crazy busy…
If you are going to take a bath, this is a good one
Taking a hot soak in the tub is definitely a good way to relax, but there is another kind of de-stressing bath that is getting a lot of attention lately. It’s called forest bathing. Now before you start picturing yourself running around the woods looking for a stream to jump in, let me tell you…