A Lake Meditation invites us to consider the captivating qualities of water as a metaphor for our own lives. The earth acts as a container, holding water in its nourishing basin. In turn, the water adapts to changes in weather and nature, all while maintaining its own identity.
Read MorePeople who prioritize time off have been shown to have lower levels of stress, decreased risk of heart disease, increased motivation, and a more positive outlook on life. And the good news is that even when you can’t get away for an extended trip, you can still experience some of the same benefits by prioritizing breaks throughout your work day and honoring non-working hours throughout your week.
Read MoreLet’s break down what a habit is and dive into some easily applicable strategies for not only building new habits, but sustaining them.
Read MoreIt’s not necessary to make drastic changes when you want to adopt new behaviors. Small, consistent changes over time can add up to remarkable results.
Read MoreA Sense and Savor Walk invites us to be mindfully aware of pleasant experiences as they are happening to us, particularly in nature.
Read MoreSimply removing a stressor doesn’t mean you’ve dealt with the stress. In other words, just because the stressor itself is gone, it does not mean that the body’s response to that challenge or threat is over. In order to adequately deal with stress, you have to go all the way through the tunnel and complete the stress cycle!
Read MoreYou can hustle to deliver results and be human at the same time. Some people are great at the hustle but lack the humanity to be great leaders. Then, there are those who have mastered the hustle while cultivating exceptional human skills… and these are the leaders who first come to mind on International Women’s Day
Read MoreWhile it may be easy to remember to be kind and compassionate towards good friends and loved ones, what does kindness look like in the workplace? When we’re focused on growth, performance, and efficiency, embracing kindness often becomes an afterthought. To dive deeper into the impact of kindness in the workplace, we interviewed our founder, Ashley Nelson, who has over 25 years of experience working in corporate America.
Read MoreDelivering or receiving feedback to or from a colleague, friend, or loved one can be difficult and often emotional. So today we’re sharing some strategies and tips to help you have meaningful, authentic conversations with the people in your life.
Read MoreHaving difficult conversations can be hard work, but they can become easier with practice. In fact, when we enter a conversation focused on awareness, connection and empathy, it can make a world of difference. Here’s a 5 step model for accessing connection with other human beings and having difficult conversations with more skill throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Read MoreBefore you pull up a chair to the Thanksgiving table, we thought it might be helpful to share three mindful listening practices designed to unlock connection, mutual understanding, and empathy. Notice that we call these practices because they do, in fact, take practice to become more natural and authentic. But we’re willing to bet you’ll notice a positive impact in your relationships if you give them a try.
Read MoreI’ve realized that acceptance and forgiveness are integral to dealing with change. It’s important to accept that it’s okay to let go and allow things to be different, and it’s essential to forgive ourselves for our own resistance and the suffering it often causes.
Read MoreRecently, I facilitated a leadership retreat for a group of women executives from a large, global organization, who were interested in building new skills and heightening collaboration on their teams. Our time together prompted me to reflect that perhaps other like-minded individuals might want to know more about what goes on at one of our mindful leader retreats and what outcomes to expect. Here’s the lowdown using that retreat as an example.
Read MoreAt its root, mindfulness is simply "the awareness that arises when we pay attention, on purpose, to the present moment, without judgment"—and that can manifest in a multitude of different ways. So what does mindfulness look like in the lives of college students?
Read MoreIn this month dedicated to celebrating women and the impact they make in this world...I would like to honor women who create the space to hear their hearts speak and who act on what they hear.
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