Tag Archives: nature
Getting Away
“Do everyone a favor – get out of here. Just go away.” Have you heard these words from anyone at your job or at home? If so, they might be giving you some good advice. Americans are known to be hard workers, with the average number of paid vacation days in the U.S. ranking below that of most other developed countries. And, even when employees have accrued them, many don’t take all of their eligible time off. A recent study of American workers found that 15% had not taken any … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, boundaries, employee, family, friends, health, nature, serenity, staycation, stress, travel, trip, vacation, well being
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Full of awe trumps awful any day
Last month I visited the Grand Canyon, probably one of the most “awe-full” places on earth. The sense of grandeur that radiates there during the day is nearly matched by the millions of stars that light up the otherwise black nights. While there I felt lucky to have that respite from the truly awful news in the world – beheadings by terrorists, the spread of Ebola, fears of global unrest. How about you? Amidst the stress and bad news in the world these days, are you looking for ways to … Continue reading
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Tagged art, awe, awful, creativity, exercise, family, flow, friends, Grand Canyon, music, national park, nature, peace, relationships, resiliency, serenity, stress, wellbeing
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Summer is Finally Here
Summer in the U.S. officially kicks off with Memorial Day weekend. This year was a little different, with strong bi-partisan support for veterans in the wake of scandals at V.A. hospitals across the country. Over the long weekend, your family may have touched on more serious themes than just how to best barbeque hamburgers and hotdogs – rather, how to protect the vulnerable compatriots we honor. As a country, we need to do more than merely pay tribute to veterans’ sacrifice, respect their bravery and offer our sincere gratitude. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged community, family, Memorial Day, national park, nature, quality time, staycation, summer, travel, VA, vacation, veterans, visit
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Spending Time in Nature makes you Nicer
Research findings indicate that those who feel a strong connection to nature have a more caring attitude toward others.Participants in the study were asked to rate the importance of life goals. Those exposed to scenes in nature placed a higher value on connectedness and community as well as a lower value on ideals that were more self-oriented. So why would immersion in nature instill feelings of selflessness? According to the researchers, it allows you to follow your interests and gives you an enhanced sense of personal autonomy. Feeling more relaxed, … Continue reading
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Tagged autonomy, life goals, nature, reduce stress, relationships, Sandwiched Boomers, selflessness
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