Is Gratitude Your Answer?

How I Discovered That Gratitude Is My Daily Mindfulness Practice

We’ve all heard the Dalai Lama say “kindness is my religion”. And after being put on the spot last night, I think that “gratitude” might be mine.

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You know that uneasy feeling? The one you have when you set out on an adventure. You don’t know what the outcome is going to be, but you enter into it with your full heart anyway. This is where I was last night… caught just slightly off guard and standing in front of 31 people.

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How To Find Your Focus in Five Minutes

A Must Have Technique For Your Personal Effectiveness Toolkit

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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8 Reasons You Need This App – Insight Timer

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.

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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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Mindfulness Monday ~ Quick Hit #12 ~ Affirmation Transformation

Transform A Negative Into A Positive Instantly

How can you instantly transform a negative into a positive? Well, by using “affirmations” of course.

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Did you know that it’s possible to change a negative thought into a positive affirmation the moment that you recognize it?  

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How To Establish A Winning Mindset And Keep It

Are you missing the “winning mindset” you need to get things accomplished? Does it seem as if there is an invisible anchor tied to your ambition and creativity you just can’t shake? We all have days, or sometimes even weeks, that aren’t our most successful or productive. It’s inevitable.

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But I’ve got some good tips to help you get back into that winning mindset flow. In no time at all, you will be back to champion status.

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