Instead of waiting (and waiting0 for flashes of inspiration, schedule a weekly date to exercise your own creativity, whether it’s a sewing class, a craft night with friends, or just an hour to pursue a hobby. The goal isn’t to produce a work of art, but to let your mind expand in new ways and continue [Read More...]
posted on 05-09-11 at 7:08 am in Health
Schedule a weekly lunch date with a rotating cast of characters like your partner, close friends, coworkers or anyone you’d like to get to know better. Studies show people with strong, diverse social networks live longer, experience less mental decline as they age, and have greater resistance to infectious disease.
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posted on 05-11-10 at 7:00 am in Health
Play is one of the keys to good health. Are you getting your daily dose? Quick, what’s completely pointless and absolutely indispensable? Why it’s play, of course. Sadly, we don’t get nearly enough play time with negative ramifications for our health and relationships. ”We are pushed from play, shamed into rejecting it by a culture that doesn’t [Read More...]
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posted on 02-16-10 at 7:14 am in Wellness 101
Whether you are trying to eat better, exercise more or connect with loved ones, be sure to prioritize enjoyment, says Joan Borysenko, author of Inner Peace for Busy Women. “When I’m forming a new health habit, it doesn’t work for me unless it brings me pleasure,” she says. “If it feels like duty, I just let it [Read More...]
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