Finish What You Started
We all know the thrill of starting something new. That spark of excitement when an idea hits, the rush of diving into a project, a goal, or a dream. But…
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Choose Discipline Over Motivation
When it comes to achieving goals, choose discipline over motivation. Discipline is the steady commitment to do what needs to be done regardless of your emotional state or energy level.…
Drop the Narrative
Most of us have narratives or story lines we’ve constructed over the course of our lives about ourselves. Some of these story lines serve us better than others. The narrative…
Be Present, Not Perfect
If you’re a perfectionist, you may believe you need to be perfect to be loved. For some, this means being always upbeat and never expressing negative emotions. For others, this…
Begin again
With so many self-improvement programs there are many stops and starts. We begin a practice to better our lives and then drift away from it. Maybe you start a running…
Invite sound in
So often it’s the case when we practice mindfulness we think we need to have silence. We may look for a quiet place in our living space to practice. Before…
Don’t judge your emotions
Our emotions rise and fall like waves. Sometimes they’re factual, e.g., we feel fear because there is actual danger, sometimes they aren’t. Emotions are part of what makes us human.…
Practice gratitude
Even in the midst of the most challenging circumstances there are things and people in our lives to be grateful for. Through the practice of deliberately bringing our awareness to…
Mindfulness in a crisis
In the midst of a crisis, we’re driven to seek refuge—places of safety, peace and calm. But, for many of us, because of responsibilities in our daily lives, it’s not…
Don’t worry! Problem solve!
Does your mind often leave the present moment and travel into the future anticipating negative events? Do you often feel anxious and restless, but have difficulty pinpointing why? If you…