by trishafalvey | Aug 15, 2012
Take time for Nature! It will do you good – this has been proven by researchers, but this week I decided to test it out for myself. I enjoyed both the Lyndale Gardens in Minneapolis and the Dodge Nature Center in West Saint Paul. Both have free admission ( donations...
by trishafalvey | Aug 9, 2012
When the greatest Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps was asked how many hours a day he trained, he said 5 hours a day and then added, “If you don’t put the work in you really can’t expect to get much out of it.” This is true for Olympic athletes and people...
by trishafalvey | Jul 31, 2012
You don’t have to hug trees to be happy, but a study by Professor Pretty at the University of Essex found that walking by them can improve mental health. His research found that simply walking outside, in nature for 5 minutes a day can produce a positive effect on...
by trishafalvey | Jul 8, 2012
There is pressure all around to please others. This is not always wrong however, often this idea of pleasing others can take a front seat to self love and care. This can leave you and your needs in the backseat – or on a bad day – in the trunk! What if...
by trishafalvey | Dec 9, 2010
MapQuest your Holidays – 7 Roads to Peace Take 3 deep breaths. This is one of the easiest, quickest ways to restore peace and sanity. You can do this anywhere and at anytime when you begin to feel stressed. Go to work holiday party briefly – and then leave. You...
