Why Self-Compassion is Important 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 […]
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The time of year is upon us when the air is crisp and cool, we break out warm, cozy sweaters, the foliage is exploding with vibrant colors, and pumpkin spice everything is on the menu. There’s so much to love about fall. It’s an ideal time to slow down and tend to yourself as you
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Have you ever experienced driving someplace, ultimately unable to recall the journey to your destination? Or, you open a bag of popcorn or chips and realize shortly after that all you have left is an empty bag in your hands. How often do you find yourself asking, “Where did the time go?” These are common
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Sleep is critical to our overall well-being. It’s necessary for optimal physical and mental health and good quality of life. But, as a society, we’re experiencing a “public health problem” due to insufficient sleep. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of American adults is not getting enough sleep
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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