Tag Archive for: mindfulness

4 questions I’m asking before I leap into 2018
MindfulnessThe weeks before and after New Year's Day were hard. Really hard. As a result, I've been moving at a snail's pace when it comes to envisioning and preparing for 2018. I feel I'm still releasing 2017, digesting all the challenging lessons and…

Beware of a sense of urgency
MindfulnessAs I reflect on how I want to experience this fall, I'm reminded about a parenting workshop I attended years ago at my son’s Montessori school on peace-based education. The seminar offered kids and parents a model for conflict resolution and…

When in doubt, do nothing
Meditation, Mindfulness
Our A/C went out yesterday on Mother's Day (it was 95 degrees). This morning, in addition to dealing with a disgruntled teen and catching up at work after being out sick all last week, my husband needed me to deal with A/C repair bids and…

Finding peace through being with what is
Mindfulness
As I along with so many others have attempted to digest all of the crises and atrocities we've been observing around the world, I have found myself vacillating between wanting to run out and take action and withdrawing from overwhelm to return…

5 ways to find rest this holiday season
Mindfulness
Does the thought of hanging lights and attending holiday work parties make you want to grab your sleeping bag and run for the nearest cave? This year--and especially this month--have been intense for all of us. Additionally, most of us…

Why meditation is good self-care
Mindfulness, Self-Care
My sleep has been very erratic this month. While I'm practicing self-compassion (I'm navigating a lot of hormonal shifts like many my age), I believe the primary cause of my sleepless nights is due to an overly-busy mind. This wake-up call…

Finding peace through being with what is
Mindfulness
As I along with the rest of the US have attempted to digest all of the crises and atrocities we've been observing, I have found myself vacillating between wanting to run out and take action and withdrawing from overwhelm to return to the …

3 reasons to take a digital detox
Mindfulness
Today marks my first day back in the office after a week unplugged (no computer use, email, TV/movies and only minimal phone use). I spent the time working in my garden, writing, swimming, doing creative visioning for my business, walking…

Choosing to let go
Mindfulness
One time my husband was headed out of town to attend a national conference. As I was driving him to the airport, he casually mentioned he would be making a key presentation to his colleagues and asked if I had any quick tips. This really…

Permission granted … to do less
Life Balance
The dying never share they wished they had worked more, but they often regret not spending more time with family and friends. Are you living the life you desire-or someone else's entirely?
Does every cell in your body want to yell, "Stop…

4 reasons to take a digital detox
Mindfulness
Today marks my first day back in the office after five days unplugged (no computer use, email, TV/movies and only minimal phone use). I took off Thursday morning through Monday night--essentially only 3 work days--and spent the time working…

8 ways to have a mindful vacation
Mindfulness
I was visiting with a good friend last week who was feeling exhausted, frustrated and saddened that her recent family vacation was not what she had intended. "We crammed too much in, checked our work email too often and didn't build in…