Posts on how to slow down and be present in the moment.
A Mindful Morning: A Mantra to Help You Focus on Today
Do you ever find yourself waking up in the morning with a life-induced hangover? You know, the kind where the events, emotions, or stressors from the previous day greet you almost immediately as you wake up? You’re replaying the argument you had with your partner. You’re groaning about the …
A Simple Exercise to Practice Mindfulness Anywhere in Nature
I am a firm believer that regular mindfulness practice is one of the most important things we can do for our mental and emotional health. Mindfulness is something you can practice any time or any place. It can be as simple as following your breath or paying attention to what …
I Decided to Eat Breakfast Without Doing Anything Else. Here’s What Happened.
This weekend, Chicago was overcast and rainy, and I found myself naturally drawn to a slower pace. I had all the time in the world to do whatever I wanted Saturday morning, yet I found myself wanting to do just one thing. Eat breakfast. I could have easily turned on the …
How to Breathe Mindfully. Yes, It Really Can Help.
This is the video I’ve been super excited to share since I started recording videos. Seriously, this is the strategy I use more than any other skill or technique! In this new video, learn the four essential techniques of mindful, deep breathing, a surefire way to calm your mind and body and …
How to Make Your Morning Cup of Coffee into a Practice in Mindfulness
If you’re one of the millions of people who start their morning with a cup of coffee, hooray; you’ve got an easy, already built-in time to practice mindfulness! Remember, we can make almost any activity a mindful one, just by bringing our attention and our awareness to what we’re …
How to Approach Your Weekend Mindfully
It’s no secret around here that I am big on mindfulness and intentionality. Yes, approaching what we do with thoughtfulness and purpose typically takes some extra time and energy, but in the end, it makes a huge difference in the quality of our lives. One area where this mindfulness …
A way to practice mindfulness before you’re even out of bed in the morning
You’ve probably heard the age-old adage about starting the morning off right with the belief that the rest of the day will follow suit. I’m a believer in this idea. When we approach our day with intention, the course of the day is typically altered, heading in a direction of …
Take The Pledge To Stop Feeling “Upset” And Transform How You Experience Emotions
I’m thrilled to be posting today about a simple switch up that can transform how you think about and experience your emotions. And it involves getting rid of a word you probably use every single day. No joke. I would almost put money down on how frequently you use this not-so-helpful …
My Favorite Mindfulness + Meditation App and 5 Reasons I Love It
Mindfulness rocks. Plain and simple. If you’re new here, get caught up for a second. If you’re a regular reader, and you’re practicing mindfulness, fist bump for you. If you’re a regular reader and you’re not practicing mindfulness, whaaaat? What’s stopping you?! Now, I can’t read your mind …
The Simple Question That Can Jump-Start Your Mindfulness Practice
Mindfulness is one of the biggest areas of focus in my work with clients, as well as on Dr. Allison. It has countless benefits across multiple areas, and it’s habit forming, meaning once you start to practice it and truly integrate into your day, it can quickly become a deeply rooted …
