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 →
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 →
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 →
Do you have a love/hate relationship with cooking and working in the kitchen? You're not alone. As much as I love a home cooked meal and as much as I feel pride in a job well done, I struggle to consistently get in the kitchen to cook without it feeling like a tedious chore. We... Continue Reading →
Looking for new books to bring about peace, more mindfulness, inspiration, and possibly change the trajectory of your life? These 8 excellent reads promoting a more peaceful life have all of these characteristics and more. And they're each only between $8-$15! I have personally read each of these books and can attest to their meaningful... Continue Reading →
I have to admit, of all of the situations to be mindful in, meal time (snack time, party time, appetizer time) is one of the very hardest for me. It seems as though I am hungry OFTEN and I am unusually preoccupied with food. Can you relate? Some of this is absolutely physiological and perpetually... Continue Reading →
The concept of "mindfulness" can be a little confusing for many, including myself. I recently got into an in-depth conversation with a friend about all of the subjective meanings of the term "mindfulness". We both had our own take on what it means and how it should be used for a calmer and more enriching... 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 →
Quick and simple mindfulness ideas 