Print this entryIt’s during the middle of the workday and you’re tired. The day has been overwhelming, stressful and nothing seems to be going quite right. On these types of days, you could grab another coffee or tune-out and become not as productive. Or, one thing you could do to be more relaxed and calm is try a mindfulness activity to refocus and reenergize by trying out any one of the methods that follow. The Raisin Technique The first thing…
Print this entryAs a future practitioner of Reiki, you are probably excited about being able to rebalance the energy fields of the people you treat, helping them utilize the ‘universal life energy’ to fight stress, anxiety, depression and a plethora of other maladies. You may wonder how to enhance your ability to allow Reiki energy to flow from your hands to where the patient most needs it. Since Reiki is such a deeply spiritual experience, it is important to be…
Print this entrySetting Your Mind Towards A Healthy Lifestyle Cognitive Behaviour Therapy asserts that all our actions and behaviors are a product of what we think and feel; therefore, if we want to alter our actions and behavior, we need to alter our thoughts and our feelings. Does that make sense? Indeed, it does; especially in the field of health and fitness — for the road to health, fitness and wellbeing begin in the mind. It started out as a…
Print this entryIt’s during the middle of the workday and you’re tired. The day has been overwhelming, stressful and nothing seems to be going quite right. On these types of days, you could grab another coffee or tune-out and become not as productive. Or, one thing you could do to be more relaxed and calm is to try a mindfulness activity to refocus and reenergize by trying out one of these methods below: The Raisin Technique The first thing you…
Print this entryDeveloping emotional management and intelligence can be a tough time for children, as they are feeling new emotions that they don’t recognize and it often comes out as frustration or tantrums. Mindfulness is a wonderful way to help them develop coping and emotional skills while teaching them a valuable life skill. Teaching Children About Mindfulness How do we teach our children this idea-especially if we are still learning it ourselves? Mindful Breathing Practices Children are more likely to…
Print this entryMindfulness is the awareness, the deep awareness of our actions as we are doing them. Mindfulness is something that we all have and we can all use, at any time. However, it can be difficult for people who lead busy lives or who think quickly. How to Use Mindfulness for Peace of Mind Children Love Meditation Children, even the crazy, ADD children, love practicing mindfulness and meditation. It makes sense to kids because they all love to give…
Print this entryHow to Stop Stress Eating with Mindfulness Implementing mindfulness into our everyday lives is a great way to increase our awareness, gratitude, and positivity. Practicing mindfulness allows us to feel grounded and present to overcome stressors and burdens. Another great advantage of mindfulness is to benefit your health and eating habits. It’s so easy to lose sight of healthy habits between stress and the influx of indulgent treats. Here are some practical ways to approach mindful eating, to…
Print this entryMindfulness is the practice of being present. By focusing your efforts on staying in the moment, you are able to fully enjoy and experience your current situation. Mindfulness can help anxiety in a variety of ways. Here are a few ways mindfulness helps anxiety: Putting Worries Aside Many people who are anxious tend to dwell on their worries. It’s a normal thing to do. But when that worry overcomes your ability to enjoy other things, it becomes a…