How To Improve Your Productivity With Mindfulness in the Workplace

There has been rapid growth in workplace mindfulness programs, and there are some compelling reasons why this is a good thing! “The enormous benefits of mindfulness at work are increasingly being recognized by employers as well as by employees. More mindfulness means more professional productivity and satisfaction, and less absenteeism, `presenteeism’ (where workers are physicallyContinue reading “How To Improve Your Productivity With Mindfulness in the Workplace”

9 Ways You Can Help Those In Need #allin1day

I give because I can. Did you know? Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.* The Red Cross has won three Nobel Peace Prizes, in 1917, 1944 and 1963.^ In 2013, the international Red Cross movement provided food aid for more than 6.7 million people and essential household and hygiene items for overContinue reading “9 Ways You Can Help Those In Need #allin1day”

I’m Thankful For… Unplugging & Reconnecting

“Don’t be a jerk. Try to love everyone. Give more than you take. And do it despite the fact that you only really like about seven out of 500 people.”  –Judd Apatow As a country, America tends to be cynical and polarized, impatient and angry. Maybe it’s our roots. Maybe it’s our lifestyle. Whatever it is,Continue reading “I’m Thankful For… Unplugging & Reconnecting”

33 Lessons in 33 Years

I recently came across a fun post, 32 Lessons from 32 Years of Life. The timing was perfect as I was pondering what to post about on my birthday (Yep, Pisces here.), and I had actually been toying with the idea of this type of post. I hope you find these short lessons useful, andContinue reading “33 Lessons in 33 Years”

What’s your happy?

Smile, it’s Friday! So, what’s your happy? That moment, person, place or thing that always puts a smile on your face. The picture above is one of mine; it was taken earlier this year after Color Vibe Akron. What’s your happy? Leave your thoughts below, and enjoy your weekend! C’mon, let’s make a lot of peopleContinue reading “What’s your happy?”

What makes you smile?

I’m sitting here polishing my toenails while making updates to my website and a squirrel just ran across my windowsill, stopping to peer in. (Don’t feed the humans!) I realized that I was smiling despite the damage that the little critters can cause. What makes you smile? Sometimes a midst the frustration and minor annoyances ofContinue reading “What makes you smile?”

Stop. Breathe. Take Stock. Repeat As Necessary.

My 30 the birthday was one of the best days of my life. It also turned out to be a pivotal moment in my life.

My 30th birthday was one of the best days of my life. It also turned out to be a pivotal moment in my life.

Between going for a morning run, having my Facebook page inundated with well wishes, working an event