Getting a massage is one of the best ways to relax tired muscles. It's great after a long day or an exhausting workout, and can even lift your spirits when you're feeling down. Massage can even help with pain management, and (because of better blood circulation) can also help with arthritis -- just one of the few reasons to get a regular massage. Depending on what your body … [Read more...] about 6 Popular Massage Therapies
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5 Ways Fiction can Improve your Life
We've all heard about why it's important for children to read, but very few adults realize the benefits of sitting down with a good, exciting book. 'I'm too busy!' we say, but then spend hours on Twitter, Facebook, and blogs. However, a good fiction book gives something that even the best blogs can't: a chance to dive deep into a world that is so different from our own. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Fiction can Improve your Life
What’s the best way to relax after work?
It depends on what you like to do during your free time. Different people have different ways of de-stressing. However, there are some activities that generally aid in relaxation. One, take a hot shower or bath. The temperature will relax your muscles and make you feel better. Two, get a relaxing massage. Kneading the muscles will soothe the tension away and improve … [Read more...] about What’s the best way to relax after work?
7 Basic Steps for Sitting Meditations
Many of us suffer from 'information overload.' From the minute we wake up to the time we go to sleep, our brains are flooded with conversations, phone calls, meetings, conversations, TV shows, songs. And even when we're alone, our mind still runs in exhausting, never-ending circles. We worry about the future, replay a comment of our boss, or obsess about a problem. … [Read more...] about 7 Basic Steps for Sitting Meditations
7 concrete ways meditation can improve your life
On most days, our minds are cluttered with all sorts of confusing and exhausting thoughts. We replay conversations from the past, worry about the future, and wrestle with the dozens of demands of the present. But can you remember a moment of pure, undistracted peace? Maybe it was when you rocked your newborn to asleep, and was completely happy just breathing in her … [Read more...] about 7 concrete ways meditation can improve your life