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Teaching Kids Early on Learning Mindfulness

Mindfulness

We have often read about how mindfulness is good for us adults. But did we ever consider that mindfulness is just as good for kids? Teaching mindfulness to kids is a new and growing interest, with many schools now taking up the practice. Science-based research has shown that teaching kids to be mindful has many benefits, foremost among them emotional control, cognitive focus and compassion.

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Originally posted on September 28, 2016 @ 12:04 am

Do These Things in the Morning to Feel Really Great When You Come Home From Work

Inspiration, Mind, Mindfulness

You may be thinking that you don’t need to do anything to feel great about coming home after work. I agree with you! After all, there is nothing quite like the feeling of shutting your laptop down, walking out that door, and walking (or driving) home at the end of a work day, is there?

Be that as it may, there is always some room for improvement. Especially in the area of making yourself feel good. [Read more…] about Do These Things in the Morning to Feel Really Great When You Come Home From Work

Originally posted on August 11, 2016 @ 8:30 am

Quickly Boost Your Mood With These Food Items

Body, Mental Health, Mind, Nutrition

We know that there is a link between food and mental health, so the logical thing to do is to watch what we eat.

Some people binge eat when on a low, while some starve themselves. As is usually the case, finding a middle ground is the best thing to do.

When you feel that your mood is sliding down that slippery slope, grab some of this fast mood-boosting food. You’ll be doing yourself a favor and averting disaster.
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Originally posted on August 5, 2016 @ 8:30 am

Should You Buy Into the Adult Coloring Book Craze?

Mind, Mindfulness

Adult coloring books have been around for a long time, but it wasn’t till around 2012-2013 that they became commercially successful. 2015, however, was the year the adult coloring book craze spread all over the world.

Did you know that about 12 million adult coloring books were sold last year? 12 million! And it doesn’t look it’s going to stop any time soon.

What happened? Why are people suddenly buying into the adult coloring book craze? [Read more…] about Should You Buy Into the Adult Coloring Book Craze?

Originally posted on August 4, 2016 @ 8:30 am

Mindful Travel Tips That Will Make You Cherish Your Trip More

Mindfulness

Meditation can be practiced all the time and even in a marketplace. Meditation is all about being conscious and aware of our actions, thoughts, and feelings. – Unknown

Summer is in full swing, and the chances are that you have travel plans in the near future. Maybe this weekend?

Unless you’re going on a yoga or meditation retreat, mindfulness may not be at the top of your list for this vacation. But why shouldn’t it be? If anything, it will make your trip a much better experience. [Read more…] about Mindful Travel Tips That Will Make You Cherish Your Trip More

Originally posted on July 29, 2016 @ 8:30 am

Can’t Meditate? These Hacks Will Solve That

Meditation, Mind

Learning how to meditate is probably one of the hardest things I’ve experienced. Even today, I can’t say that meditation comes easily to me.

As Wayne Dyer said, “Meditation is difficult for many people because their thoughts are always on some distant object or place. One form of meditation is to label the thought as it appears and then choose to let it go.”

how to meditate

But what if you still can’t meditate the way you want to – or the way you think it ought to be done? [Read more…] about Can’t Meditate? These Hacks Will Solve That

Originally posted on July 6, 2016 @ 8:30 am