Take Ten… Seconds

Studies have shown that taking even a ten second break in a stressful situation or in the hectic rush of everyday life can make a big difference in your health. A minibreak can help lower your blood pressure, relieve tension, and ease other triggers that contribute to heart disease. Need some ideas for a minibreak? Whether you’ve only got ten seconds or you can spare five or ten minutes, here are some minibreak suggestions to get you started. Feel free to add to the list! Read or write a positive, loving email to a friend or loved one. Take a … Continue reading

Open Those Windows!

Today in New Jersey it is sunny and mild. A light breeze is blowing, and you can really feel the warmth of spring and the coming of summer. This is the sort of day that makes me throw the windows open and bask in the flow of fresh air! Think about how you feel when you’re cooped up on an airplane, or in a stuffy office. The air doesn’t feel, smell, or taste fresh, does it? Impurities are being breathed in and out and you end up feeling sleepy, cranky, and all around icky. (Yes, that is a technical term!) … Continue reading