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 →
"Breath is the power behind all things...I breathe in and know that good things will happen." -Tao Porchon-Lynch "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." -William James "A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees." -Amelia... 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 →
I have to admit, I used to question these "inspirational quotes" sprinkled throughout the Internet, everywhere you look. I used to think these quotes were a cheesy over simplification of people's problems and they often made me cringe. I wondered if the simplicity of the quotes were down right obnoxious and insulting to those truly... Continue Reading →
We need all of the reminders we can get to stay mindful
More and more students are juggling multiple responsibilities when heading off to school or advancing their career. Whether you are in high school, college, grad school or you are working towards a work license, it's important to implement effective study habits, and this should always include an element of mindfulness. This is especially true if,... Continue Reading →
Anger is a natural human emotion we all feel from time to time. In many cases anger can be beneficial towards helping us determine our priorities and encourage us to set and achieve our goals. But too much anger directed in the wrong way can be toxic and actually deter us from my being productive.... Continue Reading →
One of the best mindfulness exercises that encourages us to stay present and calms racing thoughts is the simple act of taking a walk. Especially outside. Not only does walking help with cardiovascular health and muscle tone, it also improves sleep and boosts our mood thanks to increased endorphins. It doesn't take power walking or... Continue Reading →
Quick and simple mindfulness ideas 