There's no better time to be generous. So many people I know are going through rough patches and the most prominent advice they are receiving is to focus on gratitude and help others where we can. This advice can be tough to swallow when you're in the thick of a crisis, but when the clouds... Continue Reading →
If you already have a pet and you're looking to increase mindfulness in your life, or if you are on the fence about getting a pet, know this; Pets naturally improve focus, attention to detail, and the art of living in the NOW. According to Sandra Barker, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and director at the... Continue Reading →
One of the best ways to enhance your mindfulness practice is to keep a mindfulness journal. This will mean different things to different people, but in general it's a tool to help ensure you are more mindful throughout your day. You can keep a plain spiral notebook or you can buy a pre-designed journal with... Continue Reading →
Have you seen a meme, article, or book lately promoting the "Be Kind" message? What about cards that promote kindness? I recently came across cards promoting kindness while shopping on Amazon and I just had to share the concept since Kindness is Mindfulness - one of the very best forms. The cards claim to help... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed that the more you focus on a mindfulness practice like a walk in nature, yoga, knitting or meditation, the more grateful you feel for the things around you? This is no coincidence. The neural pathways between mindfulness, gratitude and generosity are very strong, which makes sense when you think about it.... Continue Reading →
Our family took a recent trip to Disney World and to be honest, I forgot to implement a lot of the mindfulness tips I truly believe in and have worked time and time again for us on other outings. It wasn’t a lack of awareness but rather a lack of reminders and a PLAN. It's... Continue Reading →
I write a lot about the importance of gratitude for my overall well being. Personally, I often list out what I’m thankful for when I’m feeling overwhelmed with emotions because it typically makes me feel better. But then there are those times where it doesn't work... The effort to focus on what we're thankful for... Continue Reading →
Quick and simple mindfulness ideas 