March 2013, Volume 3, Issue 3

Happy March, SynerLink friends,

My favorite article of the month is about busyness and its insidious effect on our mental health.  In what ways is our largely self-imposed frenzy keeping you from really connecting with your life?

Don’t forget – My new e-book, 7 Foundations of Health and Happiness: First Steps, is ready and FREE for you to download here:
http://www.stressfreelivinggift.com/
I hope that it will support you on your journey to a life you love.

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Best wishes for your health & happiness,
Chanel Helgason, MD

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Fear saps passion. When we conquer our fears, we discover a boundless, bottomless, inexhaustible well of passion.”
– Steven Pressfield

THIS MONTH’S LINKS

Article of the Month:
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/30/the-busy-trap/?smid=fb-share

An interesting assortment of de-stressing tips.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/30/the-busy-trap/?smid=fb-share

A really great video on valuing both extroverts and introverts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUaj7rj6MI8&feature=share

Unraveling the secrets of how mindfulness works.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121029161452.htm?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29

This is a fascinating example of how something that works very well for adults – in this case, a gratitude practice – may not translate for kids.
http://peacefulparentingpath.com/uncategorized/raising-a-grateful-child/

Dance is good for your mind and body – plus it’s fun!
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_22069376/many-health-benefits-dancing

10 great productivity tips from the experts:
http://www.ciaraconlon.com/2012/top-productivity-bloggers-share-their-1-tip/

A great article on empathy with compassionate tips that will build connection to both kids and adults!
http://www.janetlansbury.com/2011/11/the-key-to-your-childs-heart-7-ways-it-works/

An inspiring story of writing and hope as a path to recovery for mental illness.
http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/more-than-mental-illness/Content?oid=3587715

Very cute video with a very important message about empathy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_2yrAZxMVI&feature=youtu.be

A BIT OF HUMOR

Easier said than done…
http://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine/2012/05/05/