Don’t get hooked by a wandering mind. When we are sleepwalking, not focused, not paying attention, our mind can wander to thoughts of the past, anxieties of the future and negativity about what we can or can’t do. When this happens we can get hooked, triggered or caught up in problems, insecurities, delusion. By working mindfulness, we have the opportunity to
Over 2,500 years old in heritage, we now see the science of mindfulness practices used by a new generation of leaders that are turning it into a cutting-edge leadership tool. Leaders are not to be confused with managers. Leaders lead by inspiring others with vision, compassion, rigor, values, and principles that many wish to follow. Good leaders can more easily
Starbucks, Mindfulness, and Engagement. Starbucks is probably one of the most mindful companies on the planet. They have created incredible experiences, all repeatable, and their staff continues to be on the forefront of mindful engagement and interaction. Mindfulness, and Engagement is the strategy behind the closure of 8,000 company-owned stores in the United States on the afternoon of May 29th. They will conduct
Mindful awareness is not just a way of “doing” something but a way of being. The more times you practice it, the more you are aware of what it is. Mindfulness helps you to transform, to see more and integrate more of the outside with your inside. It’s like moving from black and white to high definition color television. This
How Can Mindfulness Build Your Resilience? How well do you recover from something challenging, like fear, uncertainty, and doubt? Life is unpredictable; there will always be high and low moments. Resilience is the ability to bounce back after hardships. The good thing about resilience is that it is not a personality trait. It is something that you can learn. Resilient
What is your path and is there any path that is the only path? My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you
1. Breathe. When you read an article that makes your blood boil and your focus falters, set aside two minutes for slow and steady breathing. When we’re under stress, blood pressure rises and cognition and mental control plummet. These changes are governed by the autonomic nervous system—named thus because it handles all kinds of automatic processes you normally can’t control. But
Let’s face it; relationships can be hard, harsh, and painful. They confront you, reflect you, and show you who you are. Like gardens, if you don’t tend to them, with tools, care, and water, they suffer, falter, grow old, wither and die. Can you seed, weed, feed and mindfully sustain and grow an abundant, ever green, garden of beauty? Gardens
Mindfulness is a powerful technique that allows us to bring our attention to the present moment. By focusing on the here and now, we can experience the incredible richness of life in a way that is impossible when our minds are distracted or preoccupied. One of the key benefits of mindfulness is the ability to experience awe. According to Lani
MBRC helps people with behavioral or substance misuse to find relief from the stresses and triggers that have them “act out” – as a coping mechanism – and mindfulness is used to reduce relapse. Ongoing mindfulness training programs incorporate both formal and informal practice into everyday activities to generate a higher level of consciousness (focus, awareness, sense of being) to
https://workmindfulness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ripl_video_1493467108386.mp4 Mindfulness involves two key components: Awareness and acceptance. You may not be aware of your feelings, your thoughts and not want to examine them or accept them. You might further find that drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, binge-watching TV or surfing the Internet become your way to find comfort and escape. At first, it’s great but then turns into problems