Category Archives: Spirit

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8 Strategies For Staying Resilient In Tough Times

That Will Keep You Bouncing Back Quickly

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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Your Most Important To-Do Of The Day

The Real Value in Active Listening

It was a busy morning for me. A longer than normal to-do list nagging me along.

Just as I’m settling in to get focused, a loud knock on the door. Answer it or keep working? Heavy knock again. Okay, definitely not the UPS man. Fine. I’ll get it, could be important.

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5 Simple Techniques For Managing Anxiety

How Mindfulness Helped Me And How It Can Help You Too

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.

5 Simple Techniques for Managing Anxiety

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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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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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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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