Meditation sounds like a great idea. Who wouldn’t want to spend some quiet time, reduce stress, and be more peaceful? But seriously, who has time? And those positions? And the chanting? It just seems too complicated, right? Wrong! According to an article in Women’s Health Magazine based on research at the University of Massachusetts Medical…
Okay – as a choreographer I find this just fascinating. People just suddenly begin dancing in a train station to Do Re Me from the Sound of Music. The participants practiced just a short while – simply amazing! Watch it twice – once for the spectacle and the second time for the bystander reactions! Enjoy…
When was the last time you did something fun? Something silly, out of character, or just plain goofy? I watched my husband and daughter have a “hat fight” at the mall recently. After whacking each other with their baseball caps for a while, Gracie declared, “Bad parenting!” and laughed wildly (so did Clay!) Laughter is…
This week’s bit of whimsy comes from our good friends Kim and Jason Kotecki – talk about living life with less stress!!! They have many adventures in their mission to escape adulthood. This is one of my favorites! Laugh and pass it along! Enjoy your whimsy break! I wish you low stress and great success!…
Drinking water is important for your health, but using the wrong water bottle can damage your heart! According to a recent study, BPA in your plastic water bottle can cause rhythm and other problems for your heart. Scientists have been telling us bisphenol A (BPA) a chemical found in some hard plastics is hazardous to…
Go ahead, sit back, watch something to make you laugh and smile. Here’s my suggestion for this week: More Weekly Whimsy Selections Have a favorite funny or inspiring video? Share it in a comment below – thanks! Get more valuable information in Eliz’s new book, The Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy Heart. Get the…
What is the cost of doing “just one more thing?” We all do it. Get up a little early, or stay up a little later, to get just one more thing done. Lack of sleep is a given for most women, but a new study suggest that our burning the candle at both ends can…
Finding life to harried to do the things you enjoy or spend time with the people you love? The Queen of Adultitis Prevention and new mom Kim Kotecki posted an article about the challenges of balancing 6-month-old Lucy and the demands of the outside world. It’s a common problem – there is always something you…
Doing your best to keep your blood pressure in check and it is still high? Try one (or more) of these secrets to bring it down: Drink water: You need 5 kitchen-sized glasses of water per day to keep your blood flowing correctly. Do you get enough? Too little water will raise your blood pressure.…
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.