PAUSE 4 PREVENTION // 9 Ways to Increase Happiness

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” We couldn’t agree more with this quote from the Dalai Lama. Doing things to bring more joy into life, whether it’s our life or the lives of others, can help you achieve greater overall happiness. Less stress and more happiness ultimately leads to a better life and can even help lower your cancer risk—and LOVING YOURSELF is #7 on our list of 7 Ways to Stomp Out Breast Cancer! Christine Carter, Ph.D., author of Raising Happiness, gives us 9 super simple things that can easily bring more joy to each and every day!

PAUSE 4 PREVENTION // 5 Minute Guide to Meditation

Many people find meditation to be frustrating or pointless, yet when they really delve into the practice, they find it incredibly helpful for their happiness and peace of mind! The world of meditation is unknown to many and people tend to not fully understand how or why people choose to meditate. We’ve laid out some great info to help you get a grasp on what mediation is all about, and how it can help your overall health and wellness.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT // B4BC’s Web Designers: Mitten United

Shane Michael (Hernandez) is a longtime supporter of B4BC and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Mitten United: a creative design agency who keeps B4BC’s website on point and is always on call for any and all tech or design-related emergencies. Shane and the Mitten United crew have fundraised over $6,000 for B4BC through the Skate the Lake and Skate the Coast series, and have held the “Top Fundraiser” and “Top Fundraising Team” positions multiple times. Oh, and you’ll never catch him without at least two pink B4BC wristbands on at any given time. Learn more about the upcoming Skate the Lake event, why he stays involved, and his best fundraising techniques!

PAUSE 4 PREVENTION // Booze News

A night out with the girls and a few martinis is always nice, but did you know just one night of binge drinking has some serious repercussions. Although a night of drinking can be fun in the moment, it’s side effects are much more serious then that nasty hangover the next morning. Binge drinking leads to higher endotoxin levels and ultimately, a higher risk for breast cancer. Pretty gnarly right?