Category Archives: Business/Workplace

I was chronically ill for 15 years. When I was so sick I was determined to get well and I focused on doing everything possible to return to health. I gradually learned that although I do need to do things to promote healing, it is even more important to look at how I am being,(read more)

Are you enjoying your life? Is your health, sleep, life satisfaction and happiness where it should be? Do you put too much pressure on yourself at work or in your family life? Maybe there is another way. Here are 5 signs that you need to give yourself a break and lighten up. 1) You never(read more)

Do you ever feel stressed out, overwhelmed, exhausted?  Yes? Then you are not alone.  Life and work can be very busy, incredibly demanding and amazingly stressful.  Even positive things can end up feeling stressful such as weddings, new work, moving. Here are 3 steps you can take to lower the stress and lower your own(read more)

 Mindfulness has been getting a lot of positive press lately. And for good reason! Practicing mindfulness has been shown to improve physical and emotional health, brain function, and overall life satisfaction. Many are finding they can actually increase their income when they practice mindfulness skills regularly. What is mindfulness? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness is(read more)

Work is one of the biggest contributors to overall stress.  Over 65% of Americans cited work as a top source of stress in a 2012 study. According to the American Psychological Association, common workplace stressors include: Low salaries. Excessive workloads. Few opportunities for growth or advancement. Work that isn’t engaging or challenging. Lack of social(read more)

Recently I hiked up to the top of a small mountain following a steep trail through the forest.  The loose rocks and the unevenness and steepness of the trail made the going tough.  When I stopped moving to figure out where to place my next step I discovered that it was harder to get going(read more)

I have been teaching how to incorporate mindfulness skills into every aspect of daily life for many years. The benefits of practicing mindfulness are compelling. Meditation is a type of mindfulness skill and research shows it can change the brain in significantly positive ways. By practicing meditation we can calm our brain and our body,(read more)