Part of being happy, healthy, and successful is finding time for yourself and your own wellbeing. What better way is there to do that then by increasing your activity level and adding a little fitness into your routine? Not only will you recognize a difference in your body, but you’ll notice an improvement in your mood as well. Yes, sure, it’s easier said then done. But these tips can certainly put you on the right path to achieving your nutrition [...]
I recently taught a Collage Free-For-All class for kids at the City of Chandler’s Vision Gallery. After showing the group several styles of paper collage, they were invited to create their own masterpieces. The kids loved the permission to tear pictures out of magazines. They cut shapes from patterned paper, crumpled gold and silver foils and glued textured rice papers over images to create interesting layers. Most of the kids just dove right into the project. But there was one [...]
If you are feeling the stress of these tough economic times, it pays to remember the parable of The Mexican Fisherman … and to slow down and take the time to answer the 25 questions that follow the parable. Please “pay it forward” by passing the link to this page on to everyone you know who could benefit from this parable of The Mexican Fisherman and these questions. As the founder of IntenseExperiences.com and the free IntenseExperiences.com newsletter, I receive [...]
If you find yourself trying to figure out how a relationship would work before the first date gets off the ground, then you may be unconsciously setting yourself up for failure. Most people find that their expectations aren’t met after seeing someone for a short while – thus creating a cycle of disappointing relationship after disappointing relationship. Questions like these start surfacing: “Will she get along with my family?” “Is he financially stable?” “Does he have a good relationship with [...]
One of the greatest qualities of leadership is integrity. Integrity can be defined as honesty accompanied by the preservation of self and others around you. When somebody lacks this characteristic, there are some definitive ways for regaining integrity and becoming a positive influence. Become an example by leading the way. Whether it’s in business or your personal life, it’s important for a good leader to set an example or standard. For example, if you’re a teacher, you should always behave [...]
In yoga, students are encouraged to find their soft edge–to go deep enough to feel the stretch but not feel pain. It is at this edge where the muscles release and then you can breathe in and stretch just a little bit further. This week I invite you to go on an ADVENTURE DAY. Choose something that challenges you, that takes you to your own soft edge. It could be something that you’ve always wanted to do but were a [...]
Often times people become so overwhelmed with all the tips out there for eating and living healthy, they don’t even attempt to determine what’s fact and what’s fiction. Even the dietary guidelines released by the US Department of Health and Human Services are so in depth it’s hard to recognize the most important points. For the sake of truly understanding the best way to take care of your body, here are the top 10 tips that should be followed on [...]
