While trudging over the snowy expanses of the North and South Poles and climbing to the rarified heights of Mount Everest, Norwegian explorer Erling Kaage discovered something unexpected. He discovered the subtle joy of silence. “Silence in itself is rich,” Kagge told Natural Awakenings magazine. “It is a quality, something exclusive and luxurious, and also … Continued
By eM Life Instructor Andrea Lieberstein, MPH, RDN, RYT Stop and Enjoy the Pleasures of Life. Every moment is precious, an opportunity to wholly inhabit and embody our lives. But how many moments of each day do we fully live this way? Our attention is so often straining toward the future or replaying something from the past. … Continued
By eM Life Instructor Ninette Hupp Restful Slumber According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) sleep deprivation is a public health epidemic, self-reports showing that a third of adult Americans get less than the recommended seven to nine hours a night. Their research shows a host of restful sleep challenges are “linked with many … Continued
Have you ever had a large project that needed to be finished, but decided to latch on to the “low-hanging fruit” assignments first? Maybe there’s an important conversation you need to have with your boss, friend, or significant other, but you’ve waited days, or even weeks to make time to talk? We’ve all been there, … Continued
By eM Life instructor Ninette Hupp Emotions and Stress are Part of the Human Experience. Altering the way we relate to them makes a huge difference. Often times they lead us to be stuck in the past or obsessed with what may happen in the future. Maybe, you’ve noticed that when you’re feeling depressed your … Continued
Article Written by eM Life The feelings of abandonment and loss played on repeat. It was a week after the break-up and I was being advised by friends and family to get over it. I experienced a mix of feelings during that time. On one hand, do my loved ones not understand I’m going through … Continued
Written by eM Life Back to School Time is Here Summer vacation: To children, it seems like a nearly endless break when they can spend time with family, enjoy unstructured play time, socialize with friends, and savor summertime freedom from the rigors of school schedules and classroom demands. Returning back to school each fall brings changes … Continued
Written by eM Life It was a relatively quiet Thursday morning at work. But inside my head, it was anything but peaceful. It was the end of the summer, I was trying to get in as much fun time with my kids as possible, and I was in the midst of a soul-shattering move. The … Continued
Written by eM Life While it may sound simple, the daily task of putting a healthy meal on the dinner table fills me with dread and struggle. Eating healthy is a priority for our family, and with no particular food sensitivities, it should be easy enough, right? Even so, after juggling work, family activities, and … Continued
Tuning in: Fully Inhabiting your Life By Andrea Lieberstein, MPH, RDN, RYT When things in our lives are stressful or uncomfortable, the frequent response is to do something to avoid feeling discomfort. Tuning out in the form of distraction and procrastination generally do the trick. And let’s face it, there are endless things to distract … Continued