Mindfulness in the Workplace

Mindfulness in the Workplace

Mindfulness, originally a Buddhist tradition, is the practice of quieting the mind’s voice, thoughts, and anxieties. The focus is to concentrate on only the present and to become keenly aware of your sense of self. Mindfulness is acceptance of yourself, others, and...

Spring Cleaning Tip #5

Start at the top and work your way down. This is just the law of gravity – clean from the top of the ceiling to the floor. Knock all the dusty cobwebs from the corners (don’t forget those ceiling fans), wash the curtains, clean the windows, dust and vacuum the...
India: An Art within Itself

India: An Art within Itself

When traveling to India for the first time in November of 2014, I was intrigued by many of the cultural differences.  Things that immediately stand out are the sounds of the many riksha horns blowing in the bumper to bumper traffic, the brightly colored saris with...
Spring Cleaning Tip #4

Spring Cleaning Tip #4

Ask for help! Don’t do all the cleaning yourself. Recruit your significant other, kids or roommates to help you out. I know that when my husband and I pitch in together to clean the kitchen, it takes about half the amount of time that it takes when I do it myself.  To...

Spring Cleaning Tip #3

Work on one room at a time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you think you have to clean your entire home all at once. If you work on one room at a time you can at least finish two or three rooms each weekend. You’ll get a lot more done and still have free time on...