Entries tagged with: Mindfulness
Training My Mind to Be 10% Happier
15 August 2017
Janie read 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works—A True Story, by Dan Harris, and was excited to read a book about meditation that was written for meditation skeptics.
Stop Rushing and Feel Better
19 September 2017
Allison read The Power of the Pause by Dorrie K. Fontaine, University of Virginia Dean of the School of Nursing, and was grateful for the reminder to slow down and be present.
Meditate Even if it Bores You
26 December 2017
Barbara read 10% Happier and learned that meditation can help you feel better and be more productive even if it bores you nearly to tears.
There’s a Reason Self-Compassion is So Hard to Achieve
23 January 2018
Barbara read Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristen Neff and was reminded how important it is to pay attention to how you talk to yourself.
Sneaking Mindfulness Into Busy Days
24 April 2018
Janie read How Busy Working Parents Can Make Time for Mindfulness by Michelle Gale and resolved to add more small moments of mindfulness to her daily tasks.
Meditation to Manage Pain
8 May 2018
Eden listened to a guided meditation for progressive muscle relaxation and reflected on her method for managing pain and the anxiety that accompanies it.
The Third Metric Made Manageable
15 May 2018
Barbara read Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder by Arianna Huffington and was reminded that a few small changes can help restore your balance whether you are overworking or over worrying.
The Boring Discipline of Self-Care
24 July 2018
Allison read Self-Care Is Not An Indulgence. It's A Discipline. by Tami Forman in Forbes and appreciated the author’s assertion that we need to do some boring, regimented things if we really want to be our best selves.
Seven Good Words for 2019
1 January 2019
Rachel read Tomorrow I'll Be Brave with words and pictures by Jessica Hische. Not only did it help her consider her intentions for the year ahead, it also inspired a new monthly feature for our blog.
Feel Better in Four Minutes
15 January 2019
Allison watched Dr. Zach Bush’s Nitic Oxide Dump video and added a new tool to her daily feel better regimen.
Where is Your Happy Place?
30 July 2019
Allison listened to one of her favorite guided imagery experiences and remembered that it’s nice to have a little audio support when things get stressful.
Emotions Are Contagious
12 November 2019
Barbara read Make Yourself Immune to Secondhand Stress by Shawn Achor and Michelle Geilan that confirmed via scientific research something she had always suspected: stress is contagious.
Make Exam Prep or Any Project Less Stressful
10 December 2019
Allison read Professor Karen Inkelas' advice for University of Virginia students and realized her insights apply to any daunting project as well as exams.
Ways to Calm Your Fears
17 March 2020
Barbara watched Martha Beck’s weekly Facebook Live Event, The Gathering Room: Fearless, and had reinforced what she knows to be true—focused breathing helps when scary things are happening.
Poetry in Quarantine
28 April 2020
Craving courage during the COVID-19 quarantine, Barbara watched a live online series called The Courage in Poetry by David Whyte on three consecutive Sundays in April 2020.
I Learned to Manage Anxiety and So Can You!
18 August 2020
Barbara was interviewed for a Life Free of Anxiety podcast episode and was happy to share the story of how she learned to manage her own anxiety over 35 years ago.
The Next Right Thing
1 September 2020
Allison listened to The Next Right Thing from the Disney Frozen II soundtrack and was reminded that a good song can help you feel better and focus.
Managing Your Expectations
5 January 2021
Barbara read How to Manage Your New-Year Expectations by Courtney Rubin and was grateful for some practical advice on how to navigate her emotions while continuing to adhere to pandemic restrictions.
Building Resilience Through Meditation
19 January 2021
Janie spent time each day listening to ten-minute daily meditations as part of the 10% Happier New Year’s Challenge and was reminded of the many benefits of daily meditation.
Shift Your Focus to Calm Your Nerves
26 October 2021
Janie listened to Patricia Stark and Pete Mockaitis discuss how to stay calm and confident when speaking and appreciated Stark’s suggestions for ways to shift your focus to help alleviate nerves.
