by Carol Hendershot
When I first started doing yoga, it was for one simple reason: I wanted to get rid of my anxiety. A friend had invited me to a yoga class, and she said it might help with my restlessness, my inability to sit still, and maybe even my depression. I know; I was all over the map.
I didn’t really hold out much hope. I had taken up meditation in college to relieve my anxiety and ...
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by Carol Hendershot
Many of us spend large parts of our workdays in meetings that seem to go nowhere. Maybe we are not paying attention when important concepts are being introduced, or our ideas don’t get the consideration they deserve because everyone is busy on their respective devices or lost in their thoughts. In either case, there is a waste of time and resources. Important decisions don’t get made and opportunities ...
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You’ve probably heard that by training in mindfulness, you can reduce the negative effects of stress on your mind and body. You may have even heard that mindfulness reduces anxiety and depression and helps people cope with chronic illness. But did you know ...
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In my experience, and I’m pretty sure that psychological research would back me up on this, human beings don’t start new, helpful routines unless
they are motivated. We tend to make sincere and lasting changes to our day-to-day lives only if we are at or nearing our tolerance threshold for emotional, psychological, or physical pain. For me, it was debilitating stress that brought me to mindfulness practices.
by Ashley Bovin
As mindfulness continues to grow as a practice and influence in our culture, there is no shortage of
resources available to help you begin your own mindfulness journey. These resources can vary in cost and commitment level—from free articles, podcasts, and e-books, to full-length books, to one-day workshops, week-long retreats, and 8-week classes.
The many different formats ...
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By Jeni Juarez
When my oldest daughter, Elaina, first tried tying her own shoes, she couldn’t figure it out. She immediately became frustrated and said, “I can’t do it.” When I softly suggested that she try again, she gave me an emphatic, “NO!”. Oh no, I thought… this sounds a bit like someone else I know who struggles with getting things wrong…me.
Who likes to be bad at things? Definitely not ...
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The following article was contributed by the editorial team at RehabCenter.net, which connects individuals with quality addiction treatment and care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, we encourage you to seek professional treatment services before starting a mindfulness course. Once you are solidly in recovery, our 8-week mindfulness classes can ...
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by Carol Hendershot
“before I could release the weight of my sadness and pain, I first had to honor its existence” ~ yung pueblo
For thousands of years, our ancestors listened to the call of the body to inform the mind and spirit. At what point did we lose this ability.
The body is the most amazing repository of wisdom. Our bodies tell us when we are tired, when ...
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When I began to receive the benefits of mindfulness, I was nothing short of amazed. Here I am, not doing anything, and I’m feeling calm and at ease. The old voices in my head that said I had to do something, fix something, fix me, had started to become quieter. Relieved that there was a way to be in my life ...
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Developing a meditation practice can have a powerful impact on our lives, relationships, and well-being. And, it can be challenging and difficult!
I know it was for me; I can’t tell you how many times I promised myself that I would be consistent only to lose it a day or two down the road.
The process is like ...
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