Being present can be easy. And do you remember the benefits? More peace, clarity, focus and happiness. I mean hello! Who doesn’t want that? It’s not an add to your to-do list or even an added mental chore. Instead, it’s a new way of experiencing what you are doing everyday anyhow.
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Below I share a few simple practices that you can use to create a new mindfulness that will blend beautifully with your average day. So keep reading.
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So what do you know about being resilient? And what the heck does being resilient really mean anyway? The short answer is “the ability to get back up after adversity”. And as far as adversity…it’s as common as everyday disappointing news. Or as significant as the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, personal illness or a setback in your career. But regardless of your challenge, knowing how to get back up and persevere gracefully is what it’s all about.
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With that said, it would seem that we all need to build our personal resiliency. “How do I fit that into my busy life you might ask?” Well, as usual, I’ve got a short list of ways to help you step out of your victim and into the strong and adaptive player that you truly are.
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Does anxiety ever get the best of you? When you’ re expecting it to rear it’s ugly head – or worse, when you’re not. Everyone has anxiety sometimes. It’s a natural response to situations that make us feel out of control or helpless. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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If you need a few tips to help you deal with anxiety when it does pop up, keep reading. I’ve got a short list of mindful techniques that you’ll want to consider.
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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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