Just because we all inhabit human bodies with matching human minds, there are times when we just don’t get enough true rest and deep sleep. As a process, sleep allows the body to repair and renew itself physically and mentally. That’s why “we sleep on it” in order...
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An Example of the Staggering Importance of Emotions in the Workplace
For decades there were very few emotions that were o.k. to show in the workplace. Feeling, and God forbid, showing any feelings outside of those norms was seen as weak and unprofessional. Except emotions are a lot more than something to tuck away, they are...
How Setting Intentions Leads to Better Outcomes
If we were to peel back most peoples’ heads and hear what they were thinking, it would astonish you to hear the dread, fear and self-doubt that surrounds the everyday. “Did I come off too strongly in the meeting?” “I think my co-manager doesn't respect me.” “Will I...
Want To Be More Effective? Add Relaxation To The Mix
“The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything: the better you are with your loved ones, the better you are with your enemies, the better you are at your job, the better you are with yourself.” --Bill Murray Being able to relax is a hallmark of...
Mindfulness on the Best Seller List
The research on the positive impact mindfulness practice has on health, well-being, leadership and education has been burgeoning in the last several years. Currently, it’s even showing up on the bestseller lists as well known and highly accomplished people have...
Mindfulness Files: Another Take on Meditation
Throughout the day, we think about 60,000 thoughts. Often times these are the same thoughts or variations of that we had the day before. If our thoughts were recorded and graphed, most of us would be astounded to see how many are negative in nature. Some are...
Mindfulness Files: Making the Business Case for Mindfulness
The need to create cultures where employees have avenues to enhance their health and well-being has been moving towards a tipping point. Even with limited resources, organizations would do well to invest in stress management, as it is the issue that negatively...
Clearing Your Head
“If only I could think,” is a comment I hear from clients and colleagues often. Having too many things on the To Do list, an office with a revolving door and/or a noisy work environment all contribute to scattered thinking. Here are a few tried and true things you...
Has Vacation Become a Dirty Word?
When stress is high and workloads are heavy, taking a vacation might seem to be something to put off…and put off. The truth is that when we are in a place of great tension, our attention constricts to just getting through what is in front of us. This mentality...
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