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
Meditation Used to Be Scary Until I Started Playing This Game
A Game That Will Help You Meditate… I didn’t always love meditation, and to be completely honest, I’m still not sure how I feel about it. What I am sure of is how great I feel after I’m finished meditating – and how crappy I feel when I avoid the quiet time with my thoughts that I know I need … Read More
How to Unlock your Health Goals with Meditation
Often when we set health goals, we’re focused in on what we need to DO. We write down a goal that goes something like “I will go to the gym three days a week before work, I will eat healthier meals, eat more vegetables, and I will start a daily meditation practice.” Sound about right to you? As you can … Read More
Mindfulness in a Busy City
You Can Be Mindful In A Busy City… Right? Mindfulness, as you’ll know, is the art of focusing your mental state on the present moment. This allows you to accept your feelings, your thoughts, and your physical sensations while remaining conscious of the people around you and how they are impacted. Mindfulness is a therapeutic technique that is used in religion, spirituality, and self-awareness exercises. When people … Read More
8 Ways to Start a Daily Meditation Practice
Playing a musical instrument, texting your partner when you get off work, or eating oatmeal for breakfast. Daily habits drive a significant portion of our day, as they show where our priorities lie. If you’re considering making mindfulness meditation one of your daily habits, then you might already be aware that to truly reap its benefits, a daily(ish) practice of … Read More