Category: Mindful You®

Stress LESS through Mindful Living®

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Why You Need Mindful Moments: Better Sleep

Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Proper sleep tips and sleep rituals is all you need for a peaceful night of rest. Many of us are living mindlessly these days instead of mindfully. As we race through our busy lives our minds can race like an out of control train on its tracks. Our…
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Mirror Neurons: Why We Empathize

Your friend stubs his or her toe and you cringe. A person cries and your eyes tear. Your favorite sports team scores and your heart races. But have you ever wondered why? Empathy Study Well, researchers at UCLA (quite accidentally) discovered why humans and animals not only learn from each other but empathize as well.…
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Kate Spade’s Death Shines a Light on Mental Wellness

This week, fashion visionary Kate Spade died in an apparent suicide. This tragic news has devastated not only Spade’s family and friends, but the fashion community and the country as a whole. Many close to her, including her own husband Andy Spade, were stunned that she took her own life. Though Mr. Spade revealed that Kate was struggling with…
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New Year Resolutions – Create a Life of Happiness

Why is it that most of us fail to keep their New Year resolutions? We are so overbooked, overworked and overwhelmed, our resolutions just become another “wish” list for a new life of happiness and peace that continues to elude us. Before setting your goals for the new year, it is important to take a snapshot…
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Focus on Love Because Love is in the Air

The spiraling damage of anxiety plaguing our world is destroying our mental and physical health and the health of those we love. Valentine’s Day is just what the doctor ordered. Emerging science tells us there are steps we can take to heal our hearts and souls in these dark times.  Let’s really focus on love…
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How to Be Grateful During Tough Times

This is the season in which we all stop and think about what we have to be grateful for, but if you’ve been having a difficult year, this simple task can be a challenge. Losing a job, experiencing a death in the family, or developing a serious health condition can seriously impact your sense of…
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What Can We Learn From Past Olympics

The Olympic Games are always filled with surprises and make us watch out not only for our favorite athletes but also for all the new young talented athletes. When looking back at previous Olympics think of some of the lessons we can learn. Here is what we can learn from the past Olympics: It takes…
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It’s the Election Day Countdown!

Today, millions of Americans are patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for the results of the U.S. elections. Waiting and worrying go hand and hand, so it’s no surprise that this it can also lead to a lot of stress. So, since we’re in the midst of an election day countdown, let’s take a moment…
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Mend After a Breakup

Relationship breakups can be devastating, no matter who initiates them. They can take their toll on individuals, leading to feelings of sadness, regret, and even depression. To properly heal and move on, you’ll need to take Mindful steps. While every breakup is different, they are commonly followed by negative feelings like depression, distress, and loneliness.…
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Are You Self-Sabotaging?

As we all try to accomplish our life goals many of us will face obstacles, like lack of time or money. However, for most of us, the biggest hurdle that stands in our way is self-sabotage. If we don’t acknowledge our unhealthy habits and push forward with our life goals, we could become our own…
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