What if I told you I had a secret weapon that would ensure you’re able to meditate even if you’ve never done it before? Would you use it? With all the current research showcasing how helpful meditation and mindfulness is, I can’t imagine that you wouldn’t want to do this for yourself.
I bet you’ve considered daily meditation but thought to yourself “I don’t have time, it’s too hard or I don’t know how”? Well, I’m here to tell you that you do have time, it’s not that hard and I will give you an easy technique. And bonus, here’s an awesome tool to help you out.
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Overwhelmed? Facing one challenge after the next? Just plain wanting to pull the covers over your head and stay in bed? You’re not alone. Especially these days.
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While I’m not opposed to taking some of that “pull the covers over my head” time – I also see the need for some longer term strategies. Maybe building resilience into my routine that serves beyond a day of guilt-free isolation from the world is in order.
I recently had a discussion with Debbie Worman and Ricky Enger from Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired “Facing Your Challenges – How to Gain Strength Through Adversity” about this very conundrum. Surrendering to your state of overwhelm, while at the same time building a toolkit of resilience. Seem impossible? I disagree. Read on or take a listen to the podcast to see how.
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Ready to Build Your
Personal Mindfulness Practice?
Tip #1 – Your Mindfulness Practice Planning Worksheet
Be sure to check your inbox for a link to a Mindfulness Practice Planning Worksheet.
It’s filled with lots of mindfulness exercises for you to choose from to build your own PMP (Personal Mindfulness Practice).
Tip #2 – More Easy Exercises
I know that more easy exercises will be helpful for you at this stage in the game.
My Mindfulness Monday Blog is just the ticket.
There you’ll find a variety mindful activities to choose from.
Here are a few good ones to start…
Tip #3 – The App You Need
I must share with you my favorite app – Insight Timer
In fact I love it so much I wrote a blog about how great it is and why you need it.
Tip #4 – Need Some Research?
Our own University of Wisconsin Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds is a must.
University of Massachusetts Medical School will get you up to speed.
And while it’s not as hard core as the previous two Mindful.org has a lot to offer.
Tip #5 – Still Hungry For More?
Let me share a few book titles with you.
Wherever You Go There You Are – John Kabat-Zinn
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself – Michael A. Singer
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice – Shunryu Susuki
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment – Ekhart Tolle
Drop Me A Line – I Would Love To Hear From You
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to reach out to me at tiffany@tiffanyguske.com or fill in the form below.
Do you ever find it tough to focus? How about when you need put your attention on an important task, meet a deadline or complete a project you don’t even want to do? Well, I have an easy technique that will help you get focused and get down to business in just 5 minutes.
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Focusing can be a challenge for any of us depending on the action at hand, the environment, your current emotional state and desire (or lack thereof) to become focused.
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