There’s no question that uncertain times are upon us. We are concerned for our safety, the welfare of our loved ones, and the state of the world. It is completely natural in these circumstances to feel anxious or afraid of the unknowns we are facing. However, for the past several days, I have been thinking […]
Category: Mind Body Soul
The Pursuit of Mindfulness: How to Get Out of Your Head and Into the Present
Today it’s increasingly viewed as normal to have a mind that’s always “on.” Our lives are busy, we face plenty of stress, and many of us spend our days in a bearable but unpleasant state of inner turmoil. When your mind is working overtime to deal with these factors, it’s very easy to slip out […]
Seven Reasons to Become a Quitter in 2016 (and Why Ditching These Bad Habits Can Make This Your Happiest Year Yet)
Life is built on routines. It’s easy to go years—or even decades—without consciously assessing what’s working and what’s not. As a result, many of us are surrounded by people, obligations, objects, and habits that aren’t exactly making our lives better (far from it!). Well, no more. With a new year upon us, it’s the perfect […]
The Year of Thoughtfulness: Six Simple Actions to Show Others You Care in 2015
Have you ever heard someone comment that thoughtfulness seems to be going the way of the dinosaurs? Perhaps you’ve had the same thought yourself from time to time. We’ve all experienced an every-man-for-himself attitude at work, given gifts that weren’t acknowledged, walked down streets that seemed full of bad attitudes…and much more. I think that […]
The Art of Listening: Eight Tips to Help You Truly Hear Others
If you were asked, “Are you a good listener?” chances are you’d answer “yes.” Maybe you pride yourself on your ability to stay quiet even when you really want to interject, or maybe you believe that you give sound advice after hearing another person’s problem or dilemma. But as I was reminded recently, you might […]