6 Beautiful and Accessible Parks and Trails near Seattle
The Puget Sound area is packed with plenty of options if you seek accessible parks and trails....
November 19, 2020
New Hobbies to Consider After Retirement
After years of planning and imagining, you’ve finally retired. You may have spent time relaxing, traveling and enjoying family time, but if you find that you’re feeling bored and a bit out of touch, it may be time to explore a new hobby. Brittany Blue with...
November 9, 2020
Bird Watching Can Offer Calming Effect
Neighborhood walks and backyard lounging are the new normal as we isolate at home, and many people are finding that watching birds has a soothing effect and is helping them cope during this stressful time. Editor's note: We pause to acknowledge that not all people find...
November 4, 2020
A Guide to Aromatherapy
Different smells elicit visceral experiences, like the scent of fresh homemade cookies being intrinsically connected to a sense of home. So what if there were scents that could mitigate stress? Or even help reduce physical pain? Well according to Habitude Spa lead Kailey Smith, those benefits...
November 4, 2020
How to Sleep Despite Feelings of Worry and Anxiety
As the world shelters in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, feelings of anxiety and worry can impact sleep. Sleep can be disrupted when stressful events like illness and job losses happen. Additionally, we can’t count on the same schedule of getting up and...
November 2, 2020
How to Be Mindful Without Sitting Still
If your response to the frequent suggestion to download a meditation app is a swift and decisive no, you're definitely not alone. Many of us are in no mood to sit quietly. TalkSpace Therapist Cynthia Catchings said her clients often dismiss the idea of meditation, but...
November 2, 2020