Yoga has become an essential part of my life. Not only do I physically feel better after I practice, but yoga has also taught me about myself. After many years, I now recognize that our yoga practice mirrors our approach to life. Watching our reactions during practice can help clue us into how we take on just about anything we do. Even more, translating what we learn … [Read more...]
Finding Now: A Complaining Detox
How easy would it be for you to go a full 24 hours without complaining? At first glance, it really does not seem like that much time. But once we actually try to put it into practice, it becomes painfully obvious how much of our time we waste complaining. I am embarrassed to admit that I still have not been able to complete this challenge successfully. Having the … [Read more...]
Planes, Trains and Mindfulness
Your next vacation destination is something you dream of. But, let’s be real, the journey to get there might present some less-than-ideal experiences or situations. Long lines, angry customers, unexpected changes and tons of waiting do not make a recipe for relaxation. The good news is we can actually choose to use our next travel experience as the perfect chance to use the … [Read more...]
Mindfulness Through a Lens
If you ever even peek at social media, I can almost guarantee you saw a flood of black and white photos take over your feed a few months ago. “Share seven days of black and white photos of your life,” the challenge said. No explanations, no words. Now, while I am not one to participate in challenges, I am so grateful I decided to take this one on. While spending too much time … [Read more...]
Choosing Mindfulness Over Multitasking
For the longest time, I thought I was so productive because I was great at multitasking. Doing two or three things at a time helped me do more things quickly and blast through my to-do list. With time, I have come to understand that while I might appear to do more faster, I am not necessarily being more efficient. With more mindfulness practice, I have learned that … [Read more...]