“I love you.”“I hate you.” A few words can make or break a relationship. This is not about how skilled you are as a communicator. This is about how aware you are. After all, words aren’t just a result of your thoughts, they are also a product of your emotions. As Baba Shiv, a Standard professor and neuroscientist, said: “Something … Read More
Are you Mindfully present throughout your Working Day?
It was 7AM Monday… The familiar sound of Sarah’s iPhone alarm pierced through the silence in the room. Peeling herself out of bed, Sarah threw herself into the shower where a whirlwind of thoughts about the week ahead began to occupy her mind. Clothes thrown on, she heads for the kitchen. Breakfast in hand, Sarah’s mind whirred once more. ‘I best … Read More
Morning Mindfulness: Make Checking in With Yourself a Priority
Can you decide what kind of day you’re going to have? One of my favorite sayings is, “Mindfulness starts in the morning.” Checking in with yourself – emotionally and physically – sets the tone for your entire day. It brings you to a refreshed, energetic state, and gives you a chance to begin your day with intention. I tell my … Read More
How can you deal with negative thoughts?
All humans share the universal experience of worry, fear, and negative thoughts. We all worry about our futures, over-analyze, overthink, and most of us have abundant negative thoughts crossing our minds for much of any given day.. More often than not, trying to stop these thoughts will only cause more anxiety and negativity. Remind yourself that it’s okay if they … Read More
How Adapting to Change Can Teach Us Mindfulness
Change Can Teach Us Mindfulness… Change. It’s one thing that we as humans struggle with. We are creatures of habit, deeply attached to our beloved daily routines. However, let me ask you this: what happens when that routine changes? With physical, tangible change, our thoughts and emotions also change, and we begin to overthink. “But I love living here, who … Read More