Wordless Wednesday

The beautiful island of Santorini as seen from our cruise ship.

The Glass of Water Theory of Stress Management

Sent to us online, source unknown.

This short and amusing illustration of how to manage stress really hit home for us. There's nothing like a good story to help us get the point, so check out the Glass of Water Theory of Stress Management here: 

SIMPLE SOLUTION:  

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" 

Answers called out ranged from 8 ounces to 20 ounces. 

The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. 

"In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." He continued, "And that's the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on. 

"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden. 

"So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can.

"Relax; pick them up later after you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy it!" 

We Remember

Tips To Prepare Your Skin For Fall

   

    

     Wow, where did the summer go? Well it's September now so time to start thinking Fall. Here are some tips for keeping your skin looking good this Autumn.

1. Switch from lotions to creams. As the weather gets colder, our skin requires added moisture in the form of balms and creams which are longer lasting and create a barrier on the skin to keep moisture in and harsh winter elements out. 

2. Moisturize your hands after every washing. There's a reason they say that our hands show our age first! Constant contact with harsh detergents, hand-washing, hot water, cold and wind can dry out and chap hands. To ensure that you are keeping the moisture in, place a bottle of lotion next to the sinks in your bathroom and kitchen, in your desk drawer and car so you have no excuse to skimp on moisture. 

3. Start a lip care regimen now. Come spring, you don't want to be cursing your dry, chapped lips. Nip it in the bud by starting a lip regimen now. Wax-type lip balms are great for preventing your lips from drying out, but once they get chapped you need a moisture-rich balm to help repair the damage. 

4. Be kind to your nails and cuticles. Nails are made of keratin which becomes brittle and can crack under harsh, cold conditions. Not to mention what the havoc of holiday cleaning and dishwashing can do to your cuticles! Soaking your fingertips in warm (not HOT) natural vegetable oils (such as sweet almond, olive, or coconut) can help reverse dryness.  

5.Exfoliate to restore your natural glow. Dead skin cells from UV exposure, swimming in chlorine and collections of sebum and other debris clogging your pores can make anyone's skin look dull and lifeless. Using a scrub product to exfoliate is a great way to loosen and remove dead skin cells, giving you a new canvas of fresh skin to pamper. 

     There you have it. No excuse for you not looking your best as the temps fall!

Wordless Wednesday

Try to blend in... or...stand out in a crowd?

Wordless Wednesday

Do the fish bite at sunset?

This Book Would Make a Great Gift

I just read the most delightful book—Life is Better at the Beach.  This is an inspirational book for living each day as if you are at the beach. Being that my husband and my favorite vacation spot is the beach this was a perfect read.

     The book is divided into fifteen “Rules” (basically very short chapters.) Each rule gives you something to do that is beach related. Rules such as “ Shoes are optional, Soak up the Sun, Look for seashells and Don’t miss the sunset to name a few.

     Each rule is accompanied by beautiful beach photos, a short reflection or two and a scripture verse. The reflections are very down to earth and tie in the beach theme beautifully. I read one a day so that I could think about the “Rule” and how to apply it to my daily life.

     This would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys time at the beach or for anyone who wishes they could spend time there!

     I was given this book to review from the Thomas Nelson Book Company but the opinion is mine.