Tag: Wellbeing

Watching the News is Bad for You

“Journalism as theater is what TV news is.”  — Thomas Griffith Watching the news can be a strange and depressing experience. News stations thrive off of sensationalism, as it keeps people tuning in. Staying informed – but not becoming an emotional wreck – is a delicate balance. There are a few options, but the overall […]

Sitting All Day is Killing You

“We are sitting ourselves to death.”  — Dr. James Levine Sitting all day is killing us. What used to be a culture of constant movement, is now one of constant sitting. Moving from office chair, to driver’s seat, to couch is a guaranteed recipe for health issues. It’s even worse for those working remotely, as […]

Never Forget How to Fly

“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.”  — J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Peter Pan is an alluring character because he embodies the wonder and joy of a child. Unfortunately, the more knowledge you gain, the more your innocence is lost. This is a double-edged sword. […]

The Power of Pets

“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.”  — George Eliot Humans are social creatures. We have talked about the power of relationships with people and the positive effect on our lives. There is another set of companions which can help improve our wellbeing: pets. Besides the obvious cuteness […]

Celebrate Heritage

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”  — George Santayana Everyone has ancestral heritage – lines of lineage that link back to the first humans who walked the planet. Across the world there are historical sites and museums which demonstrate the challenges and successes of our ancestors. Understanding the past […]