I’ve always loved spring. As a person from the Nordic Countries, Finland to be exact, I feel the shift in seasons very deep in my bones. After the long, dark winter—especially in the North—the sun feels like a miracle every time it returns. Now living in California for the past 9 years or so, I […]
Self-Help
5 Ways to Enjoy the Change of Season
Fall is officially here, meaning it’s time to trade in flip flops for boots and iced teas for Pumpkin Spice Lattes (but please, not from Starbucks!!! Try this recipe instead). Instead of triggering a case of the October blues, try making few positive changes in your life to boost happiness. Keep spending time outdoors (just […]
Managing Stress without Using Medication
(Guest post by Jon Reyes. Jon is a respected and expert voice in a plethora of health related subjects with over 10 years of writing under his belt). If you have ever experienced stress and anxiety, you know how much of a burden it can be to complete everyday tasks and even getting out of bed […]
5 Easy Ways to Add More Mindfulness to Your Life
Mindfulness is the quality or state of being aware of something, or as Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non judgmentally.” Many people think that mindfulness is about removing thoughts from your mind, but it is actually about being aware of your thoughts and […]
5 Tips on How to be More Productive
Do you get that amazing feel of things flowing and going to the right direction, sudden happiness and expansion of positive energy when you get things checked off your to-do list? It is the best feeling ever, and makes me feel powerful, productive and efficient. It is not an everyday feeling for me just yet, […]