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Relaxation Tip: How Enjoying The Arts Can Be A Great Relaxation Tool

When was the last time you went to a museum? Watched a concert? Read some poetry? The great thing about art in all its forms is that it makes us take time out from our busy lives and can take us to a place of peace and relaxation.   Aplaceforinspiration For me, music is a very important source of inspiration. I seek out new free music all the time, and love going to [...]

By |July 5th, 2011|Categories: Stress and Self Help, Stress Reduction|

Summer Poetry: “On the Grasshopper and the Cricket” by John Keats

One of my favorite relaxation activities is reading poetry, and John Keats is one of my all-time favorite poets. He's got great poems for all sorts of occasions, and this poem “On the Grasshopper and the Cricket” is one of the best summer poems ever written. I especially love the first line:   The poetry of earth is never dead: When all the birds are faint with the hot sun, And hide in [...]

By |July 1st, 2011|Categories: Fun|

3 Ways To Reduce TV Watching

Summer's in full swing, which means the temptation to watch television during some idle hours is strong in a lot of households. If you’re thinking perhaps you may fall into that temptation, here are some pointers to start breaking the habit.   GoonaTVfast If you watch far too much television and aren't quite ready to go cold turkey quite yet, think about taking a fast – start with 7 days and see if [...]

By |June 29th, 2011|Categories: Consumerism, Media Diet|

Responsible 4th of July Celebrations

July 4th is one of the funnest days of the year – cookouts and fireworks abound, and everyone has a grand old time celebrating our country. A lot of people go on vacation, but a lot of us are staying in town at friends' parties that can create a lot of waste. But it doesn't mean that it has to be a postconsumer nightmare! Here are a few tips to keep your Independence [...]

By |June 27th, 2011|Categories: Holidays|

“29 Ways To Stay Creative” Video

I absolutely love a video I saw this week called “29 Ways To Stay Creative.” Along with contributing here to Postconsumers, I also write fiction and poetry, and found that I actually do a lot of the suggestions on the list: I keep a notebook with me all the time, I drink coffee, listen to new music, surround myself with creative people, allow myself to make mistakes.   Even if you're not a [...]

By |June 24th, 2011|Categories: Satisfaction Tips, Stress and Self Help|

3 Tips For Reducing Smartphone Use

It seems like everybody has a smartphone these days except Carol Holst of course – I even held out until last year when my old phone bit the dust – making many of us tempted to play games and distract ourselves. So how can we stop looking down at our phones and out into the world?   Get rid of apps (or don't buy them at all) I've seen friends of mine with [...]

By |June 22nd, 2011|Categories: Consumerism, Media Diet|

Tips For Getting Off The Couch This Summer (Or Any Time Of Year)

Summertime means it's more tempting to be lazy. The warmer weather makes it very difficult to want to get off the couch and get out there. But you don't have to be stuck on your bum! Here are a few things to get you motivated this summer.   Make a list of goals If you know you're going to have more free time this summer, it's never a bad time to set some [...]

By |June 20th, 2011|Categories: Eco Summer, Stress and Self Help, Stress Reduction|Tags: , |

Oh LA Times, It’s Not Self-Denial

Returning to current events, we want to quickly applaud and chide today's Los Angeles Times. It carries a front-page column called "Silicon Valley Status Symbols Emphasize Mind Over Material" and is chock full of fantastic examples. Dustin Moskovitz, the world's youngest billionaire according to Forbes (who is saving to fund his philanthropic foundation), is quoted saying, "Things can't bring you happiness." That's really awesome. Experts weigh in about mind over materialism being a [...]

By |June 18th, 2011|Categories: News and Views|

Have a Very Postconsumer Father’s Day

Ties, ties, ties – it seems like every other ad for Father's Day sales is for ties. I don't even think my dad ever wore any of the ones my brother and I bought him. The thought is nice, but it always ends up in the back of the closet and eventually in the trash (when it could just as easily go to a thrift store!) This year, why not try something different [...]

By |June 15th, 2011|Categories: Holidays|

Advice on How To Stay Safe in the Sun

This summer, when you're thinking about your new project, or volunteer work, or anything else that you might be enjoying while you're outside, don't forget about staying responsible while having some fun in the sun! It's easy to get caught up and the next thing you know you have a nasty sunburn. Be careful out there!   Stay hydrated It's a given out here in the desert to stay hydrated during the summer [...]

By |June 10th, 2011|Categories: Green Living|
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