Caregiving can lead to stress and accelerated aging. Mindfulness practices, including compassion, appreciation, and self-care lead to less stress, greater health, and joy.
We all discover mindfulness at different times in our lives, but for eMindful teacher Mike Engle, it started when he was 15 years old. Learn more about Mike’s personal mindfulness journey.
The Song and Dance of Parenting Thinking about the vitally important role of a parent brings to mind a lyric from the popular Foo Fighters’ song, Times Like These: “It’s times like these you give and give again.” “Mommmmmmyyy,” cried our 3-year old son, “I’m awake!” I set down my pen and paper and scurried … Continued
This year’s back-to-school season is particularly fraught. But the perspectives and practices of mindfulness can help parents and children cope with the ongoing uncertainty of returning to school as well as the ups and downs a new school year brings.
Even when we ask questions, the answers can be shrouded by our insecurities and lack of being in the present moment. Through mindfulness, we can learn to practice deep listening with ourselves and others, improving both our internal and external connections.
eMindful teacher Cindy Gittleman loves scuba diving, crossword puzzles, and found mindfulness completely by accident. Learn more about Cindy’s mindfulness journey.
August is a time for end-of-summer get-togethers and beach days, getting kids ready for back to school, and more. It’s also a great time to add some time for self-care and self-improvement into your schedule. Join us for a diverse selection of mindfulness programs all month long.
Listening is a highly underrated skill. In conversation, we emphasize speaking, but it’s through mindful listening when we understand each other better.
Listening to others without judgment is an important component of mindful communication, but so is learning how to listen to your own thoughts and body. When we have more awareness of our own needs, we can take much better care of our whole self.
Mindful eating offers a way to re-embrace the way we eat and live to one of more pleasure, delight and satisfaction, while eating less or just enough, not more. We can learn to savor each bite and every moment.