“What is absent from medicine, and even from most spiritual communities, is the understanding of our own bodies as the living sacred. Contemporary medical paradigms seldom remind us that we are sparks of divinity incarnated into human form.” As a medical doctor, my work is of...
Read More♠ Use this fast and easy tool to ground yourself several times a day. These days, anxiety, which we already know is contagious, seems to be spreading like wildfire. And if you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, you might also know it’s not just in your brain, but at...
Read MoreDiscovering ways to adapt to what life throws at you makes you more able to cope. ↓ ↓ Resilience is the process of effectively coping with adversity—it’s about bouncing back from difficulties. The great thing about resilience is that it’s not a personality trait; it involves a way of...
Read MoreA new study finds that rejection is less distressing to mindful people (and their brains). ↓ One of your best friends hosts a party without inviting you; your romantic partner seems oblivious to your attempts at conversation; work colleagues make important decisions behind your back. ↓ How long do...
Read More↓ A new book unveils some ways to quiet your inner critic and combat social anxiety. ↓ By Jill Suttie | July 23, 2018 When you don’t feel comfortable in social situations, it can be a lonely world. ↓ Take my youngest son. Despite his intelligence, kindness, and great sense of humor, he’s...
Read MoreLots of research tells us what the best habits are around sleep, but if we are trying too hard day and night, rest may not come easily. ↓ By Mark Bertin | July 11, 2018 Are you getting enough sleep? If you’re like many of us, your answer is no....
Read MoreHabits are key to achieving your goals—but only if you don’t get tired of them, research suggests. ↓ By Caroline Benner | July 10, 2018 ↓ ↓ Along the Pacific Crest Trail, hikers who set out to complete the entire 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada are especially vulnerable to quitting at...
Read More↓ Holding on to hurt feelings limits your ability to be present. Move past resentment and anger by learning to forgive yourself first. Left to their own devices, our inner narratives or personal stories can easily lead us down a path of reactivity: we start blaming and shaming, and...
Read MoreHow to stop tossing and turning and get some quality shut-eye. ♥ By Shelby Freedman Harris | March 5-2018 ↓ As someone who works every day with patients struggling with insomnia, the most common thing I hear is once the head hits the pillow, the brain doesn’t stop. They know sleep...
Read MoreWhen we tap into feelings of joy and happiness in good moments — like savoring delicious food — it helps us build resilience and emotional strength during challenging times. ↓ By Megrette Fletcher | February 20, 2018 ↓ ↓ Do you want to be happy? I know I want to be happy...
Read MoreWelcoming and letting tough emotions be—instead of pushing them away—might be the key to riding out unpleasant experiences. By Zindel Segal | February 12, 2018 ↓ People often stumble over the concept of acceptance as an approach for dealing with difficult emotions and mind states. In mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) groups that...
Read MoreYou can have a drink and pay attention. ↓ Moderate drinking is something most of us do. No reason not to pay attention while doing it! Try this mindful drinking practice, a variation on mindful eating. ↓ You’re in a bar. It’s dark, and all around people chatter, but maybe not...
Read More↓ How mindfulness and a rewarding routine can help us develop good habits that last. Do you have a habit that you can’t change no matter what you have tried? For the last decade, I have worked as a teacher, coach, and consultant with companies. The subject of...
Read MoreA good listener not only focuses on your words but what’s on your mind. When we’re constantly fixated on what we’re going to say next, or how people have interpreted what we’ve already said, we forget that being a good listener is equally important to the...
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