Mountain News

1 month ago | mountain-news.com | Joshua Becker

According to statistics, 71% of people check their phone within 10 minutes of waking up. This is problematic for a number of reasons:More Stress: Checking your phone releases adrenaline, which increases heart rate, pulse, and muscle tension. Rather than a relaxing way to start your day, checking your phone increases stress. Less Intentionality: Checking your phone is the equivalent to giving someone (or something) control over your mind.

1 month ago | mountain-news.com | Joshua Becker

“We live in a very tense society. We are pulled apart… and we all need to learn how to pull ourselves together…. I think that at least part of the answer lies in solitude.” —Helen HayesWe live in the information age. And by that I mean, information is everywhere. Computers provide the opportunity to process enormous amounts of information. The Internet makes the constant flow of information from anywhere in the world possible. Social media ties together information and relationships.

2 months ago | mountain-news.com | Tim Clarke

Our mountain communities have traditionally been a community that sticks together and gives a helping hand to those who need it. With the existence of groups like Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities, community help has been channeled to those in need. Since 1994 we have assisted hundreds of homeowners in need, to stay in their own homes, safe, warm and dry.

2 months ago | mountain-news.com | Joshua Becker

“You can remove a significant amount of stress from your life simply by reducing the number of items in your closet.” –Courtney CarverIn the constant churn of modern life, where consumerism is encouraged at every turn, it is easy to accumulate more than we need (or even truly desire). The clothes in our closets are a good example of this. We have more than we need, keep buying more, and rarely take the time to thin out the excess. But when we do, there is an opportunity waiting.

2 months ago | mountain-news.com | Joshua Becker

Ever wish you had more time or money? Probably. According to one study, 80% of working adults wish they had more time to spend with their friends and family. In a similar study, 60% of working parents “always” feel rushed. And the New York Times, back in 2015, called the current American generation “stressed, tired, and rushed.” No doubt, many of us know that to be true. What if there was a solution? What if there was a way to have more time available in your life? AND more money as well?