Whenever I face tough times I often turn to positive affirmations for solace and to help me stay more mindful. Are they really helping and how? Photo by Vlad Bagacian on Pexels.com 2020 has proven to be a pretty challenging year, so uplifting affirmations I repeat to myself over and over really do seem to... Continue Reading →
There is no doubt about it. These are extra stressful times across the world as we continue to endure the unknowns of viruses, lock downs, and social deprivation. Thankfully, we humans have a built in mechanism, thought control, that can help dissipate feelings of overwhelm effectively. But it's not instant and it takes consistent practice.... Continue Reading →
More people are working from home than ever before and there is evidence to show that a lot of these new work from home employees are going to permanently telecommute. Photo by Oladimeji Ajegbile on Pexels.com Working from home presents some unique challenges and staying focused on the task at hand can prove more difficult... Continue Reading →
Do you feel constant frustration that your kids are not in nature enough or are looking at screens too much throughout the day? You're not alone. Most parents have heard the unison complaining as we try to get our kids to play outside more. It can be an exhausting job if you don't have a... Continue Reading →
Feeling like social media is affecting your mood too often? Do you worry that you may be hooked and want to limit the impact social media has on your life? These mindfulness tips can help keep socializing online safe and fun: Photo by mentatdgt on Pexels.com 1 - Set social media time slots. Determine how... Continue Reading →
Feeling mentally drained, uninspired or unwell? Here are some quick tips on how you can mindfully improve your self care practices: Photo by Bekka Mongeau on Pexels.com 1 - Move daily. While an exercise regime can seem tedious and overwhelming, simple daily movements don't have to be. Whether it's short walks, moments of stretching body... Continue Reading →
Struggling to stop mindless scrolling and aiming to use your phone less? You are definitely not alone. I would venture to say the vast majority of people I know are on their phones longer than they would like and aim to use it less, especially when it comes to social media. The average user checks... Continue Reading →
Thich Nhat Hanh is a mindfulness master and shows us the connection we have with our inner selves and our world around us. Here are some of his very best quotes from Your True Home*, that remind us how to be more mindful: 1 - "Be there truly. Be there with 100 percent of yourself.... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how your artistic tendencies affect your day to day life? Do you consider yourself artistic or think about exploring your creative side? It looks like it could be well worth the effort for all of us, for a calmer and more mindful life according to research. I am not traditionally "artistic"... Continue Reading →
The way we talk to our kids becomes the way they talk to themselves. This truth makes it that much more important to be very mindful of the things we say to our children and the WAY we say it to them. It's too easy for anger and frustration to take over when children do... Continue Reading →
Quick and simple mindfulness ideas 