Self-care is more than a spa day, vacation, or pre-planned me-time. Instead, consider how self-care can take place anywhere, anytime. Let go of the idea that you can recover from a long hard work week with a fleeting pampering session on the weekend. Consider these seven strategies instead: Make the [...]
With busy schedules, setting aside quality family time has its own challenges. That’s where sit-down dinners can come in handy—even if it’s once a week. For bonding moments (and lasting memories), consider these seven tips to make family dinners count. Make the dinner table a nag-free zone. You can’t please [...]
Even before social distancing was part of our everyday conversation, no one was immune from feeling disconnected. Whether or not you’re having to spend too much time apart from family and friends, don’t forget to keep in touch—starting with these 10 ideas to reach out and stay connected: Calendar [...]
With months of a global pandemic to learn from, we continue to see how family gatherings spread the virus, sometimes with fatal consequences. Think long and hard about what’s right for you and your loved ones. The number of people attending (and for how long), how crowded the room, [...]
Although there are many types of leadership which span a variety of character traits—confidence, intelligence, integrity—the leaders among us have figured out how purpose, empathy, and commitment help engage the team. Leadership is less about innate abilities and more about applying four basic disciplines: Practice continuous improvement. Leaders strive for [...]
Quitting nicotine and tobacco is hard, yes. Impossible, no. We’ll spare the lecture. Instead, here are seven great tips with an important reminder: A big part of quitting is learning from past attempts to figure out what works best for you. Pick a quit date—then make a plan. You’ll be [...]
We often hear about the benefits of exercise and physical activity, but what about exercising our minds? Boost brainpower by adopting these 10 simple ideas: Switch things up. Practice doing things with your non-dominant hand. So if you’re right-handed, try writing or brushing your teeth with your left. It’s a [...]
You can be a comfort to someone facing emotional pain by recognizing the signs and taking the time to talk. Consider these five ways to help—and not let the fear of saying the wrong thing keep you from reaching out. Be open to talking about mental health in your workplace. [...]
A stroke is a life-threatening blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, similar to the process that causes a heart attack, and just as critical to recognize and take action. To help become more aware of someone who could be suffering from stroke, remember FAST. FAST is [...]
Many of us are following the CDC guidelines and self-isolating or we are quarantined because of COVID-19. If staying tucked in and isolated with the kids is giving you a case of cabin fever, we’re here to help! Here are some free online resources to entertain you and your little [...]
