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Mindfulness on the Road: Making Our Streets Safe for Drivers and Pedestrians

Mindfulness

Have you tried driving and then braking suddenly because a person is in your path, or the lights have turned red? Or you’re walking and texting, and you almost got hit by a car? Vehicular accidents have resulted in thousands of lives lost and millions of serious injuries sustained, many of which could have been prevented by practicing mindfulness on the road. [Read more…] about Mindfulness on the Road: Making Our Streets Safe for Drivers and Pedestrians

Originally posted on August 22, 2018 @ 9:26 pm

4 Ways Your Wellbeing Is Good For Your Work Life

Life, Personal Growth

Work health means more than just “am I well enough to make it into work today?” It goes beyond this simple baseline into affecting your health outside of work and the success you might have. It’s easy to forget that work hours are not a time where you’re just on pause, waiting for life to start, and if that’s the rut you’re stuck in, perhaps the following can help you bring a more positive and healthful way of working into your life. [Read more…] about 4 Ways Your Wellbeing Is Good For Your Work Life

Originally posted on August 20, 2018 @ 11:42 pm

Providing Healthy Spaces for Students in the Aftermath of a Shooting

Family, Life, Mental Health, Mind

Since the massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999 ushered in the modern era of shootings on campuses, more than 187,000 students from nearly 200 grade schools have been shaken by gunfire during class hours, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.

The tally includes at least 130 killed and 254 wounded –– and an entire generation touched by mass violence. [Read more…] about Providing Healthy Spaces for Students in the Aftermath of a Shooting

Originally posted on August 16, 2018 @ 10:00 am

15 Podcasts to Listen to If You Want to Develop Resilience

Learning, Personal Growth, Podcasts, Spirit

Coming face-to-face with different kinds of problems is a regular part of life that you often have no control over. What you can control is your reaction to these situations. It is important to keep everything in perspective and try your best to bounce back from the difficult times. The difference between a person who is resilient and one who is not is their ability to keep going even in the face of hardships.
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Originally posted on August 9, 2018 @ 10:00 am

Workout Motivation: 7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out

Body, Movement & Fitness

Whether you’ve gained a few pounds, you need an energy boost, or you’re worried about how healthy you’ll be in 30 years, the solution to your problems is physical exercise. And now that you’re aware of that, all you need is some motivation to get started and not to quit when it gets hard. Fear not, as it’s much easier to motivate yourself than you may even thought. Here are some tricks to help you get on your way.

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Originally posted on July 30, 2018 @ 11:00 am

The Daily Mind: 7 Ways Mental Health Impacts Physical Fitness

Body, Mental Health, Mind, Movement & Fitness

Everyone knows there’s a connection between your mind and your body, but most people think in terms of physical health or fitness and its effect on your mental state. But it should be just as clear that your mental health can influence your body as well. There are a number of fascinating research studies, both complete and in progress, about health effects. [Read more…] about The Daily Mind: 7 Ways Mental Health Impacts Physical Fitness

Originally posted on July 29, 2018 @ 11:02 pm