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Eating as mindfully as we might on vacation, for example, is not realistic for many of us, especially with work, busy families, physical routines, and all the other daily distractions. Here are seven simple ideas to help you establish more mindful eating habits, and perhaps start to reconnect the body and mind again. 1. Tune in to your body’s signals Rather than just eating on emotional cues (different for each
A little self-criticism is a normal shared human mental pattern, and can even be healthy for the most part. But, we can also just as easily open the door to that overly vocal “negative nelly” voice in our head. However, if your negative voice is preventing you from doing what you want or need to do in your life, then it has to get booted back out the door. This
I know! Meditation is the secret sauce to take your wellness up to the status of the elite gurus. It’s the “be all, end all” for the health of your entire mind-body-spirit. It’s the absolute must-do that is the only path to beating the infamous health-buster called “stress.” Don’t get me wrong; practicing meditation is an excellent approach to optimizing your health and overall well-being. Meditation is great for relieving
Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say “mindfulness” and “meditation.” “Meditation” is the ancient practice of connecting the body and mind to become more self-aware and present. It’s often used to calm the mind, ease stress, and relax the body. Practicing
We all have some level of stress, right? It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic). Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving. Then, when the “threat” (a.k.a. “stressor”) is gone, the reaction subsides, and all is well. It’s the chronic stress that’s a problem. You see, your body has specific stress reactions. If
Many people picture a pose with legs crossed, a straight back, fingers joined together, eyes closed, chanting words while trying to forget their thoughts. It really doesn’t seem like fun when you think about it. First of all, who has the flexibility to even sit like that? Does sitting alone, chanting words you don’t even understand while trying to forget the almighty ‘to-do’ list even work? With the demands of
Mindfulness is a way of being and thinking in the present moment. It allows us to feel without judgement that there is a right or wrong way to think or feel in any given moment. When we become mindful, we allow ourselves to slow down to notice our thoughts, feelings, and body sensations (touch, smell, taste, etc.) We also become aware of what is happening around us in our surrounding
What ever happened to enjoying food and indulging in the simple pleasures of tastes? Our lives seem to be becoming busier and busier with no intentions of slowing down. We rush to work, we rush to get home and we rush to take care of our families and we neglect ourselves in the process. When do we have time to sit down and enjoy a meal with our family? Fast
