Peace of Mind Matters
Peace of mind matters for your well-being. There are two things you can start doing right now to lower your stress. First is mindfulness, which is simply paying attention to
The Space Between
I recently read Search Inside Yourself, written by Chade-Meng Tang, Google’s Jolly Good Fellow. Seriously, that’s what it says on his business card. The book describes a mindfulness-based
4 Ways to Bring Your Life into Better Balance
Leading a balanced life is extremely important for our well-being, but it is something that many of us struggle with. How balanced is your life? Here are some things to
Love is Good for Your Health
Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought I’d dedicate this blog post to the topic of love. Barbara Fredrickson, who first peaked my interest in
Don't Dwell on the Past
In my last blog I talked about how focusing too much on the future can make us unhappy because it often leads to anxiety. Another source of unhappiness comes from
Avoid Anxiety by Staying in the Now
I have never seen the link between mindfulness and happiness as clearly as I have this summer. In May we sold our house, packed up our belongings, and sent them
Appreciating the Ebb and Flow of Life
“Your joy is divine and so is your suffering. There’s so much to be learned from both.” ~ Wayne Dyer Spending a week at the beach inspired me to re-read
Shake Things Up
We need routines in our lives. They help us feel comfortable and safe and turn positive behaviors into habit. Routines promote automated thinking, giving our brains a break by reducing
Positivity can Enhance Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence has a strong positive impact on job performance. In fact, it is estimated to be twice as important for performance as IQ. So what exactly is emotional Intelligence?
Just Keep Swimming
In my last blog I suggested the idea of taking up a positive habit during Lent. I decided that mine would be to meditate every day. Meditation is something that
Meditation: Just What the Doctor Ordered!
Last week there was a story featured on ABC World News about the amount of doctors who are now prescribing meditation to their patients. Over 6 million Americans have been
Focus People!
When is the last time you spent an hour focused on doing just one thing? I’m talking not a single interruption. Doesn’t happen often, does it? In her
Beat the Holiday Blues by Practicing Positivity
The holidays are a festive time of year when families come together and everyone is happy. Or not. The truth is that for many people the holidays can be a
Mindfulness with Nature’s Help
I have mentioned before what a challenge it is for me to be mindful. I just feel like there is too much I need to get done to not be
More on Mindfulness
In my last blog I talked about being more mindful by savoring the present moment and actively listening to others. Mindfulness is a traditional Buddhist practice in which full attention
Mindfulness; the Present is a Gift
“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Of the many different strategies for increasing your positivity, the one that