3 Secret Ways To Savor and Enjoy a Few Tranquil Moments

You can share the secret!

When was the last time you enjoyed a few tranquil moments of peace and serenity? Usually, our lives keep us on a frenetic pace. It seems like the last thing we have time to do is rest and relax. I know that I sometimes get so busy being busy that I forget what I’m even [...]

30 Ways To Relax, Do Nothing . . . And Accomplish More

Practice doing nothing!

It always feels so rejuvenating to let go, relax and just do nothing. Have you tried it lately? In spite of how good it feels doing nothing, we tend to insist on being busy all the time. Our go-go-go culture along with our ingrained puritan work ethic teaches us to work hard and be productive – [...]

A Lesson In Perseverance From Our Little “Island” Dog

Someday, I'm going to catch that squirrel!

Our dog, Rudy, loves chasing squirrels. He bolts out the back door at full speed racing up the hill as if his life depended on it. Laser focused on his goal, his perseverance is admirable. Maybe he knows he’ll never actually catch a squirrel, but he doesn’t care. Even after attempting this feat for years, [...]

Get Tranquil In 30 Seconds – 3 Steps To Inner Calm

Listen to the depths of your inner calm

I don’t know about you, but my must do list seems overwhelming at times. Do this, do that, get it all done . . . it’s endless! There are times when I could use a quick splash of tranquility, a few precious moments to restore my positive well-being. Earlier in my life I didn’t think [...]

7 Ways To Chill Out More and Stress Less

Take time to chill out

When was the last time you really chilled out? You know, totally kicked back and relaxed. A lot of people think because I work at home I don’t have any of the usual work stress. Fact is, I tend to put more pressure on myself than any employer I ever had. Simply put, I need [...]