SAS Life
Telling the stories of our people, highlighting our culture, and sharing tips for work life balance.![3 Time-Saving Kitchen Tips](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2016/04/southwesteggsalad_ingred.jpg)
Life is busy...super busy! There are hardly enough minutes in the day to get everything done and the last thing anyone wants to do after a long day is slave over a hot stove for hours. However, believe it or not, preparing healthy, well-balanced meals IS possible to fit into
![The Pursuit of Mindfulness](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2016/04/Meditating-Frog.jpg)
Sitting tall on the floor, I close my eyes. I begin to hear sounds in the distance. What is it? It seems close and yet there was a distant echo. The echo drifts into quiet silence. The clock ticks and I think of the faded noise. Could it have been
![The College Search Process and Reference-Bias](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/01/SAS-Culture-1.png)
The other day I was listening to a Hidden Brain clip about reference bias. Apparently, a new research study found that students exposed to their very best peers became discouraged about their own abilities and performance — and were more likely to drop out. Just on face value, that rang
![Resistance Tubing - April Workout of the Month](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/01/SAS-Culture-1.png)
Mix up your strength training routine with the RFC's Workout of the Month! April's featured equipment is Resistance Tubing - a great option for both in the gym and "on-the-road" workouts.
![Is Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil a Fake or the Real Thing?](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2016/03/spiralized-squash.jpg)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Not So Virgin Studies on the Mediterranean Diet have shown that extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the healthiest culinary fats on the planet. EVOO is high in polyphenols that provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in our bodies and for the oil itself. EVOO
![Reality Checks in Parenting](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/01/SAS-Culture-1.png)
The other day the thermometer shot up to 80. I had been pulling from my winter wardrobe when the heat compelled me to put on a pair of pants I hadn’t worn for the past 6 months. Hmmm. They didn't fit as I had expected. 🙂 Reality check. Reality checks are