How to Relax
Relaxing: it’s something most of us in this busy world don’t have time to do. But researchers say relaxing your body and your mind are important to reducing stress and keeping your body healthy. In this article, Lois Stern gives six ways you can relax while at work, at home, or during your commute to work.
A number of highly respected researchers have published studies over the last several decades with compelling medical evidence in support of the physical benefits of calming one’s mind. Collectively known as the relaxation response, these techniques cause blood pressure readings to drop, breathing rates to slow and muscles to become less tense.
How to Find a Personal Shopper
We all want to look our best, but sometimes, with all the choices out there, knowing what works for our coloring, shape and age, is a difficult endeavor. In the article How to…find a personal shopper, Debbi Honorof talks about independent personal shoppers as well as the different department stores that offer complimentary personal shopper services, not only for yourself, but also to help you find the right gift for a business client or family member.
While there is generally no charge for a personal shopper from a department store or mall, a paid personal shopper is independent and can find the best products for you at a variety of locations. So instead of being humiliated in front of millions of people on What Not To Wear, you can make an investment to fix your “wardrobe malfunctions” privately with a personal shopper at your side.
How to Find a Book Club
Book clubs in the 21st century are changing. There are, of course, the traditional clubs whose members meet once a month at someone’s house. But there are also online book clubs, book club blogs, book clubs through bookstores and many resources for book club members can be found through your local library. To find out more information on which book club is right for you, or even how to start your own book club, check out Debbi Honorof’s article How to find…a book club.
If you think joining a book club means sitting around sipping tea and discussing the latest romance novel, think again. These days, there are so many choices, both online and off, that you could probably fill your days and nights discussing books with friends and strangers.
How to Create a Tranquility Garden
We all know relaxation is good for the body and mind, but sometimes finding a quiet place to get away is difficult. So why not create your own “oasis of serenity”? Try creating your own tranquility garden with tips from this article, How to…create your own tranquility garden.
Just imagine sitting in your own special garden, drinking a cup of soothing herbal tea and feeling the stress of the day just slip away.
How to Eat Better
Eating healthy and eating organic: finding time to do both is sometimes easier said than done. But access to healthy, and if you choose, organic foods, is not as difficult as you might think. You can join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture Program), pick your own fruits and vegetables, or even shop for healthy food online!
Maybe shopping online is more your speed. As you might imagine, organic food and other products are available for purchase without ever leaving the house.
How to De-clutter Your Life
Do you have a lot of “treasures” in your basement? You know, items that your family and friends think are junk, but that you couldn’t bear to part with? Well, if you do, now is the time to take second look at those items because your donations could help those in need as well as the planet. Check out Michelle Levine’s article, How to…de-clutter your life for resources for donations, and rid yourself of unwanted items cluttering your home.
Sure, you make bags for goodwill, but then ride around with them in your car. You have every intention of cleaning out the garage and having a wildly successful yard sale … but you still can’t park your car in there.
How to Plan a Girlfriend Getaway
Taking time to hang out with your girlfriends is a great way to de-stress and have some fun. In the article, How to…plan a girlfriend getaway, there are tips and ideas for the Do-Gooder, the Dieter, the Diva, the Dog Lover and more.
No woman can make her journey without a really good girlfriend or two – and sometimes that journey should actually take you to a destination.
Resource Guide
Long Island Woman’s 2007 Resource Guide contains information specifically for women (support groups, a special Women’s Resource Guide), information for family fun (fairs and festivals, museums, performing arts, historic sites), information to plan the perfect getaway right here on Long Island (wineries, bed and breakfasts), and much, much more. You won’t want to leave home without it!
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