I know it’s the holidays and we all like to celebrate, but if you find yourself with a headache after one too many glugs of the holiday hooch, it’s time to ditch the vino and try somethin’ different. A hot cup o’ herbal tea like chamomile or peppermint will soothe your stomach and help you … Read More “Ditch the Mulled Wine” »
Simple crafts/repairs to keep hands busy and mind occupied. Bonus – you save cash. December can breed boredom like rabbits if you ain’t careful. Sittin around watchin overly cheery Hallmark movies will have ya reachin for the eggnog – and we all know what too much of that stuff does! That’s where a good ol’ … Read More “Beat Boredom with DIY Projects” »
Online or in the crowds, we’ve all got lists to tackle. Here’s how to keep your cool without dropping a bundle. Alright listen up you bunch of Grinches, it’s that time of year again when we gotta go out and buy gifts for all our loved ones. Between Black Friday madness and last minute online … Read More “Don’t Be a Grinch: Relax Your Way Through Christmas Shopping” »
It all starts in the mind. Control the controllables and don’t sweat the rest. Peace comes from within. It don’t just happen by accident. You wanna be chill? You gotta make it happen yourself from the get go. All this stuff starts upstairs between your ears. How you think is how you feel, and if … Read More “Relaxation is a Decision” »
I ain’t got time for nonsense so I’ll cut right to the chase – if you want to soak the tension away, grab yourself some Epsom salts and run a hot bath. That’s it, nothing fancy. Forget all those relaxing bath bombs or scented candles, all you need is plain ol’ Epsom salts to do … Read More “Soak the Tension Away” »
Alright folks, here is some no-nonsense ways to chill the hell out and get your Z’s when it’s cold, you’re wired, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays has you feeling frazzled. We all know how it goes – the temperatures drop, the to-do lists pile up, and before you know it you’re lying … Read More “It’s Cold, You’re Wired – Now What?” »
I got something real important to tell ya about why that breathing stuff you’ve been doin’ just ain’t cuttin’ it lately. Seems like no matter how many times ya count to ten, inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth, you just can’t seem to shake the stress and anxiety like you thought you … Read More “Why Your G**damn Breath Ain’t Workin’” »
Nothing will run the batteries down faster than a busy mind at bedtime. Day in, day out we fill our heads with thoughts about what’s coming next and what we should have done differently. It’s no wonder so many people lie awake wrestling with all that mental noise. The best thing I’ve found to shut … Read More “Wind Down with a Walk” »
You’ve heard it from Dan before – mess makes stress. We all know how stressful mess can be – that pile of junk on your desk staring at you, the milk gone bad in the back of the fridge, clothes strewn all over the bedroom. It’s enough to make your brain feel like chaos! Well … Read More “Tidy Up and Tame Your Mind” »
This time of year we’ve got pumpkins everywhere right? But who has time for all that carvin’ nonsense when football’s on tv? Well I’m tellin’ ya, just DECORATE the dang things instead! Here’s what you do – grab yourself some paint, googly eyes, whatever crap you find laying around. Then just go to town on … Read More “Pumpkins Without the Carving Crises” »