Response and reaction are very different things. They may look alike but they feel completely different. Reaction When something happens to you and you immediately act, that is a reaction. There is typically no thought involved in this, almost ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, , Work & LifeMindfulness is paying attention to what is going on around us in a way that allows us to respond rather than react. In addition, it is a quality of being still on the inside and recognizing that this quality is always available, even when our ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & LifeOur mind controls our interactions with others and can influence our interactions in a positive or negative direction. The positive and negative influence others and how they feel or interact as a result of this. When trying to understand our ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
The coronavirus disease has impacted everyone. Many of us are doing things differently, from social distancing, working remotely, transitioning to distance learning, or filing for unemployment. These things have become our reality and our new ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences In times of crisis, there can be so many additional challenges to our daily lives. Right now, as we all deal with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, some ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences In times of crisis, there can be so many additional challenges to our daily lives. Right now, as we all deal with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, some ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Growing Mindfully with Hopefilled Days In these new and challenging times, we need to turn to the outdoors; for our peace and productivity. I know of many families inspired to put in raised gardens, patio containers ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
The current challenges in life have made this time of the year more stressful. Here are five easy relaxation tools that the whole family can use. 1. 5-4-3-2-1 Sitting in a comfortable position, do the following: -Identify 5 things ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
As family’s daily routines have been turned upside down due to the COVID19 Virus and stay at home mandates, it may be a great time to rethink some of your child’s daily schedule and play habits. It’s pretty obvious that todays technology ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life