For many people, the thought of meditation is off-putting. And sometimes it’s just not available to us in the moment. Fortunately for us, mindfulness and meditation aren’t synonymous. Accessing mindfulness without meditation is always an option. Everyone requires something different in any given moment to help find peace, ease, joy, and fulfillment. Thankfully, meditation isn’t …
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Over the last decade, there’s been a great deal of research showing how beneficial self-compassion is to our well-being. Individuals who are more self-compassionate tend to have greater happiness, life satisfaction and motivation, better relationships and physical health, and less anxiety and depression. They tend to be more resilient in the face of stressful life …
In the stressed-out age we live in it’s no wonder that the number of people practicing meditation has more than tripled between 2012 and 2018, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. Meditation offers several benefits including improved mood, increased focus, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved immune function. And you don’t …
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When was the last time you felt truly happy? Do you remember where you were? What you were doing? Who you were with? Many people believe that they’d be happy if only they could win the lottery or they were lying on a beach somewhere. But the truth is it’s not the external events that …
You probably write a lot: Texts. Emails. Shopping and to-do lists. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts. Meanwhile, your inner self is in the background, just waiting to be noticed. We’re often checking in with others, but rarely checking with ourselves. Most of the time our words are all about others, the future, planning, and organizing. …
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Original Article Published June 2, 2020, on Mindful.org by Stephanie Domet and Heather Hurlock This is a great article that breaks down how a mindfulness practice matters in a time of civil unrest. You can find the entire original post here. I’ve also included links to some awesome free mindfulness resources that will inspire your …
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Mindfulness has become the biggest thing since sliced bread. In many ways this is a great thing. According to science, mindfulness can help us lead happier, healthier lives. But as the mindfulness movement gains momentum, misconceptions and misinformation have popped up all over the place. Here are a few of the biggest myths about mindfulness …
If you’re in an intimate partnership, chances are you’ve probably found it’s difficult to hide anything from your partner or spouse. With time and proximity, your spouse is going to see you at your worst eventually. They know your habits and they know what makes you angry, discouraged, insecure, and impatient. After some time together …
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, chances are that you’re adjusting to a new reality. Many of us are experiencing a shake-up in our daily routines while quarantining. You may find yourself going into a tailspin as your schedule changes, anxiety levels increase with each news update, and your normal routine is turned on …
Right now is a perfect time to practice mindfulness with your children and on your own. When we make mindfulness fun, kids don’t even realize they’re honing skills that will help them with their attention, emotion regulation and overall feelings of happiness and wellbeing. And, who doesn’t want more joy, focus, self-awareness and calm for …