A year into the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve experienced a big “stop” in the way we all used to live and experience our daily lives. On days when it all feels like too much, S.T.O.P. is also a helpful mindfulness acronym to help you ground yourself.
When we feel anxious, we tend to focus on worrying about the future rather than on the purpose and values that help us lead fulfilled lives. With daily mindfulness practice and targeted mindfulness programs, it’s possible to rediscover what moves and drives you.
Some days, it can be challenging to remember what activities bring you joy and warm your heart. Through daily mindfulness practice, we can cultivate gratitude for ourselves and others.
Having trouble sleeping doesn’t start the moment when we lay down. In fact, there’s a host of mental habits that we create throughout the day that keep us awake at night. If our minds are constantly agitated throughout the day (our awareness jumping from one thought to the next, caught in to do lists and problems that need to be solved) then we’re creating a habit for our minds to be like that all the time, even when we go to bed.
Everyone’s journey into mindfulness is different. For eMindful teacher Marta Patterson, the experience of being a mom began her personal mindfulness journey.
All of the emotions that come with loss can be hard to navigate and even harder to identify and deal with. Rather than trying to push past loss, inviting more awareness to it with mindfulness practice can bring acceptance and peace.
My 21-year-old cat Peter is a testimony to a feline life well lived. He’s escaped more than a few fights with the neighborhood pride, as well as near misses with screeching car tires. But mostly he’s lived his life in blissful, languid leisure. In his remarkably old age, though, he’s become cantankerous and as finicky … Continued
If you’re reaching into your box of coping skills but are unsure of what to reach for to navigate what you’re feeling right now, compassion can be useful – not just toward others, but also yourself.
Eating a healthier diet is a goal that many of us have to improve our overall health and well-being, but that can be easier said than done. Mindfully setting your intentions and focusing on heart-healthy foods can help you make better choices, improve your health, and find new foods that you enjoy.
Mindful movement throughout the work day, such as creating a fake commute, yoga, and eating lunch away from your desk, can make a difference in overall productivity and focus.