The Mindfulness Blog

The practice of mindfulness is increasingly becoming part of the mainstream of western society as more people are turned on to the benefits of leading mindful lifestyles. Just like anything else that ...

Finally self-care is more than a buzzword. Bragging about how busy you are isn’t as admirable as it used to be. More people are starting to understand that it is vital to your health and well-being, a...

Being able to calm yourself with breathing techniques can help ease your mind and emotions. You have the internal capacity to breathe through the feelings of stress.

There are many times in life when t...

I have to get it done immediately.

f I don’t do it, it won’t get done and it certainly won’t get done right.

If I don’t jump on every opportunity that comes my way I will be left behind professional...

There are many misconceptions about meditation. One is that you can’t meditate because you have a wandering mind. Some people believe you should be able to automatically and perfectly silence that non...

We often talk about mindfulness in the context of a sitting or moving meditation.  But mindfulness practices are ultimately meant to be weaved into your day-to-day life.

Give some thought to some cho...

There is so much to get done that giving sleep its due often suffers. And even when you lay your head down on your pillow, your mind may still be racing through your to do list. Something you forgot t...

Do you hold back from doing something because you worry about what other people might think? Perhaps you fear the disapproval of your parents, spouse or significant other, other family members, collea...

Worry is a major cause of stress.  That is not to say that it does not have its place or concerns are not legitimate or meaningful. It can be a signal that something needs to be addressed. Often it be...

Have you tried everything you could to resist cravings without any luck?  As we all know though a la Star Trek: The Next Generation - resistance is futile. 

Telling yourself that you absolutely can’t...

In the wellness, mindfulness, and holistic health space there are many wonderful and profound words of wisdom. It’s easy to just pick them up and run with them. They sound good and you so want them to...

Taking ten to twenty minutes out of the day for a sitting meditation is not for everyone or not right for some days. Short mindfulness pauses during the day works best for some people. This can also b...