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How to Spend the Last 10 Minutes of Your Work Day

Life

How do you start your day? Do you dive right into work the moment you get to the office?

How about the end of the day? Do you tend to make the most of your time and work till the last possible minute, or do you – like many people, I dare say – use the last few minutes to get ready to leave the office?

Related reading: How to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done Now

If you’re part of the latter group, and you’re having some productivity issues, maybe it’s time you look at those last minutes of your work day.
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Originally posted on July 14, 2017 @ 8:30 am

How to Practice Mindfulness & Reduce Anxiety

Mental Health, Mind, Mindfulness

Approximately 40 million American adults – ages 18 to 54 – suffer from anxiety disorders. That’s about 18 percent of the adult population. A number that just cannot be ignored.

And we have to bear in mind that this number only includes diagnosed cases. There might very well be just as many people who haven’t been diagnosed but suffer from one sort of anxiety disorder or another. [Read more…] about How to Practice Mindfulness & Reduce Anxiety

Originally posted on May 12, 2017 @ 8:30 am

13 Reasons Your Brain Craves Coffee

Body, Nutrition

We’ve given tips on how to quit coffee using meditation, but that doesn’t mean everyone should just give it up altogether. The key, as usual, is moderation, and if you love yourself a good cup of joe, there’s nothing wrong with that in my opinion.

In fact, studies have shown that coffee is good for your health – although we have to admit the results of these studies vacillate regularly. At the moment, though, the consensus is that coffee – in moderate amounts – is healthy. [Read more…] about 13 Reasons Your Brain Craves Coffee

Originally posted on April 24, 2017 @ 10:00 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

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