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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
So much of health is all about habits and actions, but where do these all stem from? What if we don’t have to make as many changes as we think we do? What if there was one powerful thing that makes a lot of difference? That thing is mindset. Mindset is sometimes called “the story we tell ourselves.” It’s our attitude toward things in our life. And we have control
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
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
Do your mornings start with hitting the snooze button, trying to drag yourself out of bed, rushing to get ready, and then racing out the door with no breakfast or unhealthy foods? Or, do you start your morning with a regular routine that allows you to feel calm and relaxed? I’ve learned from experience that beginning my day focused on a few key habits, sets up my day for success,
We all want a balanced body. We workout to strengthen our muscles and our heart, and we meditate to be in the present moment to strengthen our connection with our inner self. What if there was a workout designed to train your mind the same way as your body? When we workout, we want to leave our worries and frustrations behind so we can connect with our body. Meditation is
If you’re on a current health journey of trying to lose weight, build more muscle, get stronger, be more positive, and eat more healthier foods, you know the process can sometimes be overwhelming. If you’re like most people, you want these things to happen quickly so you see results fast. Sound familiar? The all-or-nothing approach is a self-defeating mindset that will set you up for failure. It’s a belief to
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
