We all need to handle stress in our daily lives. The trick is to take care of our mental health before the day-to-day pressures build up and cause “burnout” or worse. Symptoms of burnout include a loss of motivation—finding it difficult to complete tasks. You may feel overwhelmed, tired, or simply incapable of … [Read more...] about 10 mental health self-care tips for every day
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Need stress relief? Build a walking labyrinth at home
A labyrinth is a walking path to be used for meditation, introspection, prayer, or simply mindless relaxation—just to take a break. Walking a labyrinth is also thought to enhance creativity. There are many walking labyrinths around Washington State. Some are in public spaces or parks, while others are on church … [Read more...] about Need stress relief? Build a walking labyrinth at home
Walking labyrinths in Washington State
A labyrinth is a single, methodical path leading to a center point. Although a labyrinth is like a maze in appearance, unlike a maze it has only one path (unicursal) and no dead ends. There’s no getting lost in a labyrinth. These pathways have been used for thousands of years for various rituals and ceremonies. … [Read more...] about Walking labyrinths in Washington State
TED secrets to happiness and success
Most people want success and happiness. Achieving both is one of the tricky bits of life. And it's not the same journey--or destination--for any two people. One thing you can do is to occasionally pause and reflect on your progress--perhaps on your birthday or when pondering New Year Resolutions. If you have a … [Read more...] about TED secrets to happiness and success
Free and cheap meditation resources
Meditation is a great way to relax and reduce stress or “unplug” from the pace and responsibilities of everyday life. The benefits of a regular meditation practice can include many positive changes such as increased focus, creativity, patience, happiness, and overall life balance. Meditation is a tradition dating … [Read more...] about Free and cheap meditation resources
