I recently finished reading "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristin Neff and it brought me a lot of hope. I have spent way too much time beating myself up over a variety of things and sitting in feelings of guilt and shame for way too long. Neff assures us there's... Continue Reading →
Empathy is the kindling, but compassion is the long burning wood stoking the fire of real change. The first time I learned that there was a difference between empathy and compassion was in Sharon Salzberg's book, Real Change, where she talked about how empathy can drain social justice fighters and they have to be careful... Continue Reading →
Whenever I face tough times I often turn to positive affirmations for solace and to help me stay more mindful. Are they really helping and how? Photo by Vlad Bagacian on Pexels.com 2020 has proven to be a pretty challenging year, so uplifting affirmations I repeat to myself over and over really do seem to... Continue Reading →
"Breath is the power behind all things...I breathe in and know that good things will happen." -Tao Porchon-Lynch "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." -William James "A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees." -Amelia... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how your artistic tendencies affect your day to day life? Do you consider yourself artistic or think about exploring your creative side? It looks like it could be well worth the effort for all of us, for a calmer and more mindful life according to research. I am not traditionally "artistic"... Continue Reading →
Anger is a natural human emotion we all feel from time to time. In many cases anger can be beneficial towards helping us determine our priorities and encourage us to set and achieve our goals. But too much anger directed in the wrong way can be toxic and actually deter us from my being productive.... Continue Reading →
Life coaches have been around for decades, but with social media growth, life coaches are more available than ever, both online and offline. What exactly is a life coach? A life coach is someone who can help you identify your goals and encourages you to develop an actionable plan. They are not a therapist nor... Continue Reading →
One of the best mindfulness exercises that encourages us to stay present and calms racing thoughts is the simple act of taking a walk. Especially outside. Not only does walking help with cardiovascular health and muscle tone, it also improves sleep and boosts our mood thanks to increased endorphins. It doesn't take power walking or... Continue Reading →
If you're like us, one of your lifelong goals is to have more meaningful mindful moments each day. It's a worthwhile goal that will enrich your life and help you reach other dreams. We have a challenge for you that will help us meet this goal... Do you realize if we took only 2 moments... Continue Reading →
Download your favorite mindfulness quotes right onto your device for continuous reminders to live a more mindful life every day. HAPPY MINDING! "You have more control over your thoughts than you realize. You are what you think." -MindfulnessIdeas.com "Your overthinking brain is like a snow globe that's been shaken. Mindfulness allows it to settle and... Continue Reading →
Quick and simple mindfulness ideas 