For the past 25 or so years, I have maintained a gratitude practice. I haven’t been able to make a meditation practice stick, nor convinced myself that riced cauliflower is the food of the Gods (I mean, hello ~ chocolate!)….but apparently, gratitude I can do. Each night before bed, I aim to write down [...]
Gratitude feels good. Not only to give but also to receive. Studies have shown that people who feel appreciated are happier, more satisfied with their work, and more productive. In addition, grateful people are measurably happier and healthier than ungrateful ones. It makes sense that the more opportunities we take to express our gratitude, [...]
Even in the best of years most new year’s resolutions fail. We start the year with grand visions and loads of motivation, flowing with the fresh energy that a new year brings. That energy typically wanes about mid-month and is completely discarded by February. However, this year I think we can all agree, is [...]
What if you could discover your state of you mind without over-thinking it? How, you may ask? Tune in to the quality of your breath. Is it short and shallow? Audible? Do you heavy sigh throughout the day? Is your breath ragged and tight? Or, slow and steady? I’m guessing you can surmise what [...]
When I thought about what I would write to kick off 2021, the initial title was “2021: Hitting Reset” or a “Fresh Start”. Turning the calendar to a new year brings a new sense of hope and resolve - often times, resolutions or goals. However, in the midst of a seemingly never ending pandemic [...]
It’s that time of year. The holiday season is around the corner, or by the looks of any grocery store…it’s here right now. With Thanksgiving comes a time to be grateful AND there’s a lot of evidence about what a gratitude practice can do for you. Not only does it improve your mental and [...]
If you’ve been to a public park recently, you’ve likely seen a sign that says something along the lines of “keep it moving - keep it distanced” (or perhaps that’s just Seattle?). As we move into Fall, and the final quarter of this year, it is important to take a moment and decide how [...]
You probably know that you’re “supposed” to exercise. You might check the box by getting in your 10,000 steps, or actually meet the Department of Health and Human Service’s guideline of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week. Or maybe you don’t. You know [...]
You've likely heard by now that giving thanks is a good thing, with many benefits. PLUS, we're in the season of thanksgiving, so there's no better time than now to adopt an "attitude of gratitude". Easy to say, and what if you're tired - not only physically, but mentally? Fed up with all of the [...]
Take a moment and imagine... You dropped the ball. Can't remember the critical opening line of your speech or presentation. You hit reply all. Forgot that one critical piece of information. Failed to plan ahead, or see the entire picture. Imagine if you will, that giant mistake. If you're anything like me, when the realization [...]
