Five end-of-the-day activities you’ll love

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Five end-of-the-day activities you’ll love

The fast pace of life often causes us to lose touch with ourselves by the end of the day. We feel so overloaded and exhausted that watching TV, scrolling social media or the internet is all we want to do. The thing is, doing these things actually stimulates our mind—not the best strategy for a good night’s sleep. Instead, try to end your day with a calming activity or two. Research says it’s your best bet to beat those wakeful nights. Here are some tried and true ways to unwind your way.

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Nine things kids can do on Earth Day or any day

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Nine things kids can do on Earth Day or any day

April 22nd is Earth day and it’s a good time to introduce kids to seeing nature as more than a big playground. Teaching them how to be earth friendly can mean a lot of things these days. It’s everything from making sure we have clean air and water by reducing pollution to keeping stuff out of our landfills by reducing waste.

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Nine ways to help you get started on your happy, healthy year of well-being

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Nine ways to help you get started on your happy, healthy year of well-being

Studies show that if you spend time in nature, you’ll increase your energy, be more mentally focused, feel more relaxed, and get more oxygen into your lungs to help expel airborne toxins. So why not make time in nature a regular practice this year. And while you’re at it, do something for yourself. Below, I have a round-up of reader favorites to get you started. Don’t think of these as resolutions. More like simple intentions that are fun and enjoyable. Some of these activities you can do inside, but the results amp up if you take them outside.

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How to turn a good walk into a great one this fall

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How to turn a good walk into a great one this fall

Fall is a fantastic season for taking a walk. Especially on a cool, sunny day. The earthy smells, saturated colors, and crunchy sounds make every step so energizing! You’d have to live under a rock if you haven’t heard about the many immune boosting benefits from walking. It lowers blood pressure, improves sleep, and reduces stress to name a few. Here are five ways to help you get even more out of your walk.

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Refresh the start of your day with a spring uplift

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Refresh the start of your day with a spring uplift

Spring is here! It’s a season of new beginnings. A time to create something new. Follow nature’s call by by starting your day in a new way that adds a little kick to your day. I’m calling it a fresh start. Doing something new will lead you to feeling more joy and satisfaction throughout your day.

Below are six fresh start ideas to incorporate into your morning.

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What's on your wish list? How about a little self-care all wrapped up in nature

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What's on your wish list? How about a little self-care all wrapped up in nature

Earlier this fall as I wandered through the gorgeous Washington Park arboretum in Seattle, I couldn’t help but feel grateful. It was an early Saturday morning, the skies were dry, the park still quiet, and I was with my daughter, her husband and their sweet dog. This year the fall foliage was absolutely stunning. Every turn revealed another burst of color. Brilliant leaves of Japanese maples, sumacs, and sourwood lit the wooded and wide open spaces. Not only was I grateful for all of the fall beauty and my companions, my outlook was expanded—excited about things to come, even though I didn’t have a clue as to what that might be.

There is a science behind the way I felt,

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Want to fall in love with fall?

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Want to fall in love with fall?

Without a doubt fall is an incredible season of bounty and letting go. Crops are gathered and leaves are falling. Time feels more spacious. Shorter days might get you to bed early or cozy on the couch after dinner. It’s a season to be savored as mother nature takes a deep breath and releases summer’s high energy with a long slow sigh. And as the season moves into Thanksgiving, it turns into a time of celebration and gratitude. What’s not to love about fall?

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