Blog for Better Living
Celebrating Earth Day! Caring for the Earth, Healing the Mind
By: Other | April 24, 2014
Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. “Do good unto the world and thus you do good unto yourself.” – F. Figueroa It was about five in the morning and the cold, crisp air was hitting our faces as we ventured out on a foot safari on the fields of Kruger National Park, South Africa. The rustling […]
Read MoreHow to Make Career Changes Exciting
By: Other | April 17, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. In addition to financial regrouping, the recession has also been a catalyst for individuals to rethink their career path. Downsizing, outsourcing, increased technological retooling are all phrases we’ve come to know as new directions for reducing budgets. At times we begin to question continuing down a career path that is […]
Read MoreNeed a vacation from your vacation?
By: Other | April 11, 2014
Written by Missy Betts Many of us either just got back or are getting ready to leave work or school for a week-long Spring break. During long vacations, we can sometimes load ourselves up with activities to utilize and take advantage of all that free time. This can lead to coming back from your vacation […]
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Achieving Ideal Work/Life Balance
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 5, 2014
Last month, Rochelle was interviewed for the B2B Marketing Bopcast on how business professionals can manage stress and achieve a work/life balance. Below is a snippet of the interview and the full audio and transcript is available on Bop Design’s Bop Blog. “I think that the biggest obstacle for business professionals is really negative thinking. […]
Read MoreLearn To Love Your Stress
By: Other | February 26, 2014
Written by Missy Betts What can I say about stress that hasn’t been said already? Too much stress is bad… etc., etc., etc… We all know stress is bad and I can’t think of a single person who doesn’t want to avoid it. It’s not like we are intentionally going out looking for it, so […]
Read More12 Habits of Successful People
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 21, 2014
Success is not just defined by the title you hold, or the things that you have, but rather, from the obstacles that you have had to overcome to be where you are today. Successful people aren’t just born, they have learned the skills to persevere and maintain focus. The following twelve habits can help you […]
Read MoreLooking for Creative Ways to Ring in the New Year?
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 31, 2013
New Year’s Eve is a time of reflection, joy, and celebration. For many, plans include spending time with loved ones with a focus on fun and entertainment. If you are struggling with what to do this year, or if you are looking for a change of your usual tradition, here are some suggestions to ring […]
Read More6 ways your food affects your mood
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 23, 2013
We all know the positive benefits of a healthy diet. Eating right gives you more energy, can improve the way you look, and is good for your heart, digestion, and muscles. What many people don’t realize, however, is that eating well can also improve your mood! The food we eat triggers chemical and physiological changes […]
Read MoreFinding Work-Life Balance – Is it Really Possible?
By: Other | September 18, 2013
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. “A time for everything: A time to relax and a time to be busy, a time to frolic and a time to labor, a time to receive and a time to give, a time to begin and a time to finish.” –Unknown Author School is back in session, summer vacation is […]
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