To perform at our best in crucial conversations, marrying mindful intentions with mindful actions helps to ensure that we can make good on our good intentions. The ABC method empowers us to communicate more mindfully by arriving fully (A), practicing grounded curiosity breathing (B), and connecting with an unfolding moment of conversation by invoking a generous interpretation (C).
Read MoreRealising you are not your thoughts is a life-changing discovery, a pivotal moment in every person’s spiritual journey. It goes against everything we have been conditioned to believe all our lives. This post offers a very useful perspective, one in which you can look at your thoughts (and everything else you experience inside you) as if you would look at something across the room. From this perspective, you are not your thoughts. They are simply experiences you have. They are a part of you, but not the sum of you.
Read MoreWhen we read or talk about self-love, self-compassion, or self-acceptance, we’re often flooded with affirmations of how becoming more self-loving will transform us in countless positive ways. Life will feel easier, freer, smoother, and more joyful. Well, yes… but there’s often more to this adventure than first meets the heart and mind. Let's talk about backdraft: what it is, how it can make you feel worse initially, and what to do about it.
Read MoreOverthinking can take three forms: rumination, overanalyzing, and future tripping. Here’s how to spot and handle each one, according to Harvard Business Review — before they cause you to spiral, stress, and ultimately burn out.
Read MoreMicro-mindfulness is a simple yet effective way to incorporate mindfulness practices into our daily lives. It involves taking small, intentional pauses throughout the day to bring our attention to the present moment, which can help us reduce stress, increase focus, and improve our overall well-being.
Read More“…a soft and sturdy home in which real things can land…” These words from Mark Nepo’s poem ‘Yes, We Can Talk’ encapsulate the offering I make to my clients, yogis, mindfulness practitioners, breathwork students, coachees…
Read MorePeople who struggle with the concept of forgiveness– both for themselves and for others– often find comfort in a deeply healing age-old practice that comes from Hawai’i. The beautiful Hawaiian Prayer for Forgiveness is called “Ho’oponopono” (pronounced HO-oh-Po-no-Po-no), and it functions as both a communication concept for reconciliation and a tool for restoring self-love and balance.
Read MoreDespite the well-known benefits, many leaders remain resistant to the whole idea of self-care. This resistance often stems from a feeling that self-care is a sign of weakness, a feeling that they just don’t have time, or just generally rolling their eyes at the entire concept. This post may help leaders see the benefits of self-care, and suggests some concrete strategies to incorporate self-care practices into their daily routine.
Read MoreI first came to meditation as a way of finding stillness in my mind and peace in my life. It was a by-product of my yoga practice, which I started formally when I was at University and struggling to find a sense of purpose. It’s turned out to the be the gift that keeps giving for almost 3 decades.
Read MoreA powerful poem by John Roedel about a homecoming: a returning to the body, that speaks to the power of the breath to bring about healing, and the ‘intuitive wisdom’ of our gut.
Read MoreGood sleep is a foundation for good health and a happier frame of mind. But when was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed, alert, and hopeful — ready to take on the day? Or, fell asleep easily without worry or effort? Here are some suggestions that may help!
Read MoreBurnout is something that can be brought on by a number of chronic stressors over time, which eventually leave you with a lack of motivation and interest in very much, particularly work. What is it and how do you know when you should do something about it?
Read MoreJust because change is common doesn’t mean that it is always comfortable. Rather than being paralyzed by it or actively resisting it, mindfulness is a key to helping you navigate and manage change in a more positive and productive way.
Read MoreA lack of boundaries at work can leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Here are ten ways to set healthy boundaries at the office so you can work smarter, gain respect and increase your productivity.
Read MoreLearning how to say “No” is incredibly important in our lives. Doing so helps us maintain healthy boundaries and relationships with others and ourselves and also allows us to be more thoughtful and committed to the things we say “Yes” to. Just because you are available to do something or can do something, does not mean that you ought to. Saying no can be difficult, but these 14 suggestions may help.
Read MoreBy tuning inward to cultivate awareness, vulnerability, empathy, and compassion - some of the central tenets of mindfulness - and then turning outward to comfort and address the concerns of stakeholders, leaders can exhibit individual care, build resilience, and position their organizations to positively reimagine a post-crisis future.
Read MoreMindful communicators will take a deep breath and remember the basics while acknowledging what is unique about this moment. Relying on these practices will help team members stay safe and infuse understanding and meaning in communities, helping to carry the organization through the pandemic with a renewed sense of purpose and trust.
Read MoreDecision making amid uncertainty is not easy. Business leaders cannot afford to wait when events are moving as fast as they are right now. These five principles of decision making can help leaders make smart decisions quickly to guide their organizations through this crisis.
Read MoreTo stay calm and optimistic while under such pressure, leaders should practice what we call integrative awareness: being aware of the changing reality in the outside world and how they are responding emotionally and physically.
Read MoreEvery change represents a new beginning, which translates into the opportunity to start again on the same or a different path, but with more experience. It is at this point, where all aspects of our lives seem to be disrupted, that we can focus on starting a new cycle. Here are seven ways in which to find the opportunity within our current Covid crisis.
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