No matter how much clutter in my home and office stresses me out, I still think to myself, “I’ll do that later.” Then I avoid it, only to be stressed out again the next time I see it. Sound familiar? I get it. When I’m busy, spending time decluttering is not high on my list […]
Sounds simple, right? Well, last night I practically inhaled my dinner while watching a TV show. After I finished eating, my brain told me I was still hungry (even though my stomach was full). Not a surprise given that I barely tasted it. Mindfully eating means engaging with your food – tasting the flavors, textures, […]
It had been years since I felt such intense anxiety gripping the insides of my stomach. So many thoughts went through my mind – Why is this happening again? Isn’t anxiety supposed to disappear when you do what you love? Haven’t I mastered this whole anxiety thing? I was getting ready to give an important […]
If this pandemic has taught me anything, it’s that we have a responsibility to fill our lives with as much joy as possible wherever we can. Sometimes that’s catching up with friends who we haven’t seen in a while. Other times it’s as simple as taking a few minutes to savor a cup of coffee. […]
Take a moment and feel your breath.
Inhale through your nose for four counts and exhale out your mouth for eight counts. When you feel stressed, come back to your breath.
