If too much bad stress can kill us, wouldn’t you rather die of laughter? There’s a new movement practiced in more than 100 countries called Laughter Yoga. Developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria, Laughter Yoga combines laughter with breathing exercises and is said to be packed with as many benefits as clowns in a phone booth, bringing more oxygen to the body including the brain, calming the central nervous system, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress hormone levels, and boosting the … [Read more...] about Grandma Might Disapprove, But Laughter is the Best Medicine
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YRMC’s Grant Program: Working Together for a Healthier Community
When I joined Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) earlier this year, one of my first impressions was that YRMC’s team – from caregivers to support staff to executive leaders – share a core value about what it means to serve the people of Yavapai County. What is that shared value? It’s an understanding that health care is a partnership between YRMC and the community. This health care partnership was evident on June 15 when YRMC announced its 2023 Community Grant recipients. … [Read more...] about YRMC’s Grant Program: Working Together for a Healthier Community
Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and Best Companies AZ announced today that Clear Title Agency of Arizona has earned a spot on the 11th annual list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the 11th consecutive year. This highly selective list is the result of anonymous and comprehensive employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, perks and … [Read more...] about Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
Tailoring a Workforce for Industrial Sewing
From weather balloons to backpacks, shower curtains to parachutes, and awnings to space suits, the world needs people who can sew. Aerospace and hospitality industries, the U.S. military and outdoor furniture companies are among those seeking a workforce with sewing skills, and Moonshot at NACET’s Arizona Stitch Lab believes there’s an opportunity to harness and cultivate that skill set. “We are creating a pilot project to see if a sewing program can have legs in Northern Arizona,” said … [Read more...] about Tailoring a Workforce for Industrial Sewing
Artful Eye Focuses on Quality, Education, Creativity
Artful Eye, a downtown Prescott jewelry store that wins national awards regularly and did so again this year, is celebrating 26 years in business. Manager Cara Pfeiffer, daughter of owners Dave and Sherri Rabellino, credits her parents’ ambition, business savvy, creativity and customer service for making the store a success. “We bend over backwards for our customers. We want them to be happy. Jewelry is happy,” said Pfeiffer. “We can take an old piece and make it look like new or we can fix … [Read more...] about Artful Eye Focuses on Quality, Education, Creativity
Honoring History at Wild Sage Antiques & Boutique
Wild Sage Antiques and Boutique offers a wide variety of merchandise, but also serves as a place where people can gather to chat. Owner Lisa Kushner had a similar business in Marietta, California, but when her husband died, she moved to Williamson Valley to be closer to her children. She opened Wild Sage Antiques and Boutique in Chino Valley, where she could create a connection to people. Her daughter, Bobbi Hagerty, is the co-owner. With 14 vendors and local artisans, Wild Sage offers a … [Read more...] about Honoring History at Wild Sage Antiques & Boutique
Exploring ‘The Island of the Four Ps’ to Create a Life Plan
The man who took us “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom,” now sends us to “The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable about Preparing for Your Future.” Business and thought leader extraordinaire Ed Hajim, a financier and entrepreneur who went from humble beginnings to massive success, is now sharing his roadmap with those searching for their path and purpose and demonstrating that anything is possible. “One of my favorite books is ‘Who Moved My … [Read more...] about Exploring ‘The Island of the Four Ps’ to Create a Life Plan
Bountiful Blooms Growing at Wild Heart Farm
The comfort found in the beauty of growing flowers is what triggered a dream-come-true life for Wild Heart Farm owner Kate Watters. “My farm is my refuge where I feel nestled in the arms of Mother Nature.” Located 40 minutes southeast of Sedona near Montezuma’s Well in the quiet town of Rimrock, Wild Heart Farm is a lush riparian woodland area dotted with mulberry and hackberry trees, a rock cliff limestone wall and a vast amount of flowers. “This farm is incredibly wild, we even have coyotes … [Read more...] about Bountiful Blooms Growing at Wild Heart Farm
Arizona Rated Eighth Best State for Working from Home
According to a new report by the personal finance website WalletHub, Arizona is the eighth-best state for working from home. As we know, businesses nationwide modified their workplace practices during the pandemic, allowing employees to work from home. For many, this practice has continued. According to WalletHub, 12.7% of full-time employees currently work entirely from home, and another 28.2% follow a hybrid schedule, splitting work time between home and the office. Generally, the most … [Read more...] about Arizona Rated Eighth Best State for Working from Home
Retired Lineworker Becomes Glass Artist
Patty Lindsey’s Glass Goons is a unique business that provides glass art of frogs, lily ponds, plant stands and decorative art. She makes her creations by freezing and fusing them through kilns. Lindsey, 72, worked for a phone company where she climbed telephone poles and did other work that was considered men’s work at the time. She admires artist Georgia O’Keefe because she did what she wanted to do no matter what people said about her. “She was her own woman,” said Lindsey. “I climbed … [Read more...] about Retired Lineworker Becomes Glass Artist