It seems that lots of people don’t realize how important the way they breathe is. They have habits like taking shallow breaths or sometimes holding the breath. When these habits occur unconsciously, they can contribute to back and neck pain, and increase your stress. Fortunately, we can learn to breathe better.
Read MoreSavoring and novelty are two things I mentioned in previous posts that contribute to happiness. If you would like to explore this topic more, I recommend The Happiness Lab podcast.
Read MoreBrains like novelty. Exposure to new and different things gives your brain a rush of dopamine and makes it happy. Have you tried something new lately?
Read MoreAlthough Structural Integration (SI) has been around for decades, it is still not as well known as other types of therapeutic bodywork. This post revisits a short piece from the early days of this blog that describes SI.
Read MoreFriends and I took an online science of happiness class. In this class, Dr. Laurie Santos explains what truly makes people happy versus what they think makes them happy. One of the things that evokes true happiness is savoring. Do you take the time to savor and enjoy something completely?
Read MoreMany people are using a home desk or table more than they used to. It might be for work, school, puzzles, or other hobbies. Spending a long time at a desk can be hard on the body. Fortunately, there are some relatively easy ways to make adjustments.
Read MoreHave you thought about starting to journal? What prevents you? I have tried various writing practices. It took me a while to find one that I liked enough to stick with. Here are some ideas from my experience over the years.
Read MoreMindfulness and meditation are techniques that help people focus their minds, manage stress, and reduce anxiety. There are many different techniques. Listening to music with attention is a simple and effective way to practice calming the mind.
Read MoreGrowing up, my mom would always make a Christmas Eve meal that was a tradition in her family.
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