Feeling a little like Charlie Brown this season? Does it seem all the things on your to-do list are drowning out the real spirit of the holidays? Christmas and Hanukkah festivities can leave you feeling less than warm and charitable and the economy adds another level of stress as well. What to do? Here are…
A recent study proved what we all know: people with healthy habits live longer. According to a Cambridge University Study, people who adopt four healthy habits live 14 years longer than those who don’t. Those who don’t smoke, eat five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, exercise regularly, and enjoy alcohol in moderation, avoid…
Sniffles and colds can make you feel miserable, but are you too sick to exercise? When you should skip a day of exercise in favor of rest? Staying motivated to exercise is definitely more difficult when you are under the weather, but how do you know when to power-through and when to take a break?…
When the clock reads 10:00 a.m. — take a break and lower your stress. Let’s face it, most days there is hardly time to go to the bathroom, much less take a moment to yourself! Yet, if you don’t give your body a chance to rest and recharge, the cortisol in your blood builds up…
Is your busy schedule getting in the way of healthy meals? Try this easy, and tasty, crock-pot creation: Crock-pot Chicken Chili Makes a big pot (8 or more servings ) Time to cook: 7 to 8 hours, plus 15 minutes 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 (14 oz) cans no salt added diced tomatoes…
What you need to know about the “stress hormone.” Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. We all need cortisol to help us react to stressful situations, especially those requiring a “fight or flight” reaction. Our bodies react to stress by giving us a quick burst of energy, lowering our sensitivity to pain…
Is the idea of pulling together yet another silent auction stealing enthusiasm for your event? Are you having a hard time finding a committee member who will volunteer to lead your efforts? Are big-ticket items harder to get? Are your attendees bidding less? Isn’t it time to try something, anything, else? But what? I am…
How does anxiety impact your health? Researchers at UCLA announced a strong link between anxiety and heart attacks. In other recent studies, job stress has been linked with second heart attacks and negative relationships have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease. Managing your stress is more important than ever. Here are some…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.