Balance and moderation in life is key
Beach meditation
Life can be stressful, even more so around the holidays
A few tips to help you destress:
1. Go for a short walk outside. Just being in nature can help provide a natural calming effect.
2. Call a friend - keeping up connections with those we love helps us keep on track.
3. Do something you love! Make time to read or paint or bake - whatever gives you joy.
4. Unplug! Put down your phone or tablet and really connect with those around you, even if it is in a long line at the store.

A Cabin in the Woods : Finding Your Happy Place
I just spent a long weekend with my husband in a lovely cabin in the woods next to the Shenandoah River.
I could feel my stress slowly slide away as the weekend progressed.
Easy mid-week de-stress meditation
Need to relax?
Meditation doesn’t have to take long to help. Give this 3 minute meditation a try!