She’s a yes dog in a no world

By Joni Emmerling | May 14, 2012 - 8:35am

Don’t you love those moments when all is illuminated? Well, how about just a little bit illuminated?

You are wonderful because you are a woman

By Susan Bane | May 14, 2012 - 8:30am

I have spent a year of columns talking about how to balance our lives and the importance of nurturing ourselves — not just others.

Failure is failing to fail

By Joni Emmerling | April 12, 2012 - 2:35pm

I was clicking through the morning news shows and came upon an interview with Sara Blakely.

Functional medicine strives to understand causes of disease

By Dr. Susan Bane | April 12, 2012 - 2:29pm

I loved the recent article in The Daily Reflector titled “Spring Market for all Seasons: Healthy Sales for Organic Fare.

Seasons change: Don’t let the weather get you down

By Judy Kilpatrick | March 12, 2012 - 2:35pm

Are you feeling like something is just not right? Are you moody, irritable, depressed?

Work demands + home responsibilities = stress? Not necessarily

By Susan Bane | March 12, 2012 - 11:24am

Editor’s note: Dr. Susan Bane of Greenville has been exploring the topic of “Healthy Selfishness.

GRITS with grit: Do you thrive when things get tough?

By Joni Emmerling | March 12, 2012 - 10:00am

When I first heard about psychologist Angela Duckworth’s idea about grit I must admit I laughed out loud in a very unprofessional way.

‘If/then’ planning boosts will power

By Joni Emmerling | February 13, 2012 - 8:52am

Here Vicki is again, in a restaurant with her friends, looking over that dessert menu with all the fantastic choices.

Get your sexy on!: An active sex life relieves stress

By Dr. Susan Bane | February 13, 2012 - 8:51am

Editor’s note: Dr. Susan Bane of Greenville has been exploring the topic of “Healthy Selfishness.

Columnist finds spiritual health essential to physical health

By Dr. Susan Bane | January 10, 2012 - 11:14am

Editor’s note: Dr. Susan Bane of Greenville has been exploring the topic of “Healthy Selfishness.

Will power? Or won’t power?

By Joni Emmerling | January 10, 2012 - 10:46am

So, how are those New Year’s resolutions going?

Practicing mindfulness: Connecting your mind and body

By Susan Bane | December 13, 2011 - 11:07am

Editor’s note: Dr. Susan Bane of Greenville has been exploring the topic of “Healthy Selfishness.

Discover more joy by doing less

By Joni Emmerling | December 13, 2011 - 10:59am

This time of year is so full that it is hard to take a moment to breathe, much less stop for a review.

Make happiness your priority

By Joni Emmerling | November 11, 2011 - 1:49pm

  Take a breath and do a quick internal survey. How happy are you in this moment?

Moving more takes planning

By Dr. Susan Bane | October 12, 2011 - 11:13am

Editor’s note: For the past six months, Dr. Susan Bane of Greenville has been exploring the topic of “Healthy Selfishness.

Parallel play: Bond with friends over shared activities

By Joni Emmerling | October 12, 2011 - 11:10am

I was with my friends Julie and Rae as they worked on pieces for their pottery studio they call A Bit Off Center (which I think refers to them, not to their pottery, which is amazing).

Saying ‘no’ can be a big YES

By Joni Emmerling | September 13, 2011 - 3:04pm

Alicia (names have been changed to protect the very tired) complained once again about her overscheduled life.

Make a plan to eat smart

By Dr. Susan Bane | September 13, 2011 - 3:03pm

Editor's note: For the past five months, Dr. Susan Bane of Greenville has been exploring the topic of “Healthy Selfishness.

Get some shut-eye! Sleep is essential for stress relief

By Dr. Susan Bane | August 11, 2011 - 1:50pm

Editor's note: For the past four months, Dr. Susan Bane of Greenville has been exploring the topic of “Healthy Selfishness.

Tell your inner critic to buzz off!

By Joni Emmerling | August 11, 2011 - 1:21pm

“You are not going out in THAT?” “What a stupid thing to say!” “Can't you do anything right?

Lights, camera, action: Imagine your life as a movie

By Dr. Susan Bane | July 11, 2011 - 2:51pm

For the last three months, I have introduced you to the concept of healthy selfishness.

Modern mommy must adjust focus, find balance

By Joni Emmerling | July 11, 2011 - 2:51pm

In the throes of preparing for her first grandchild, my mother proudly presented me with a small pillow embroidered with parenting wisdom.

Summer of happiness: Six simple things you can do this summer to let the sunshine in

By Todd Patkin | July 11, 2011 - 2:50pm

If you're ready to put a genuine summer smile on your face, then read on for six simple ways to up your contentment quotient: Enjoy the weather: Exercise.

Sources of stress: work, home and ourselves

By Dr. Susan Bane | June 14, 2011 - 8:00am

"The things we find stressful — traffic jams, money worries, overwork and the anxieties of relationships — few of them are ‘real' in the sense that that zebra or that lion would understand.

How to get organized, 10 minutes at a time

By Joni Emmerling | June 14, 2011 - 8:00am

The self-help world is full of information on getting organized.