Mindfulness

Wind down before bed for a better night’s sleep

Our nonstop lives often mean that we’re busy from the moment we wake up until the moment it’s time to sleep. Sleep doesn’t always come so easily if our minds and bodies aren’t ready for it. Taking some time to transition into bed can lead to a better night’s sleep over time. Here are ways to get started: Kick caffeine…

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Jump start your day with these morning routines

Whether you love or dread the sound of your alarm clock each morning, everyone can stand to pick up a little more energy at the start of the day. These simple but effective morning rituals can carry positive effects straight through to bedtime! Wake up at a consistent time Many of us wake up at the same time Monday through…

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3 tips to break bad habits for good

The start of a new year is a great time to commit to making lasting, positive changes. It may not be easy at first to break bad habits, but will pay off in the long run. Here are some tips to help break some bad habits for good! Over focus on your habit For many years, the guiding principal to…

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Achieve your goals with an action plan

It’s one thing to set a goal, but it’s another to actually achieve it. Many of us get too busy or too distracted and watch helplessly as even the most well-intentioned goals fall by the wayside. It doesn’t have to be that way! Use these tips to create an action plan for achieving goals large and small. Set SMART goals…

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5 ways to develop healthy habits

Why is it that bad habits always seem so much easier to keep? If only it were as easy to run a mile as it was to eat an extra cookie or splurge on an expensive purchase! As the you head into the new year, put yourself on the path toward healthy habits with these ideas. Understand what’s important The…

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How meditation benefits the mind and body

Whether you practice mindful or focused attention meditation, your mind and body can benefit from some of it! Here are some benefits of adding meditation to your daily routine: Enhanced Focus Meditation involves focusing attention to heighten awareness. After a meditation session, expect your focus to hone in on what matters. Whether you mediate before working on a complex work…

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Knowing the Difference Between Guilt and Shame

While they might seem similar, guilt and shame are two very different emotions. Because the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are different and distinct experiences. To begin a discussion on the differences between shame and guilt, let’s begin by defining both. Guilt: a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined.…

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