Tune In
Here’s your monthly bit of mindfulness with music. Sit back, relax, and let yourself get lost in the music… https://soundcloud.com/li_shang/meditation
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Talk About Yourself
Humans are social creatures and yet we don’t often talk about loneliness. We want to connect with people around us and to feel comfortable with them, as well as have them feel comfortable around us. Though many of us have fears around connection, we worry about being judged and rejected, which can lead us to […]
Emotional First Aid
Distress is a part of life and we cannot expect the world to care for us when we become emotionally hurt; this is a task that we must tend to ourselves. Guy Winch discusses emotional first aid on his TED Talk, identifying ways in which we can validate our own pain and take care of […]
Empathy vs. Sympathy
“Awww,” “I’m so sorry to hear that,” “My condolences.” These are statements that we often hear when there’s bad news presented. As Brené Brown once stated, “Empathy fuels connection, sympathy drives disconnection.” This article breaks down Empathy in comparison to Sympathy, as well as highlighting the differences with pity and compassion. When we want to […]
Getting Unstuck
Do you ever feel stuck? Stuck on your To-Do list? Stuck in your mood? Stuck on a thought? Take a moment and follow this guided mindfulness to help you get unstuck.
Mindfulness: What to do, and How to do it
Sunrise Residential created this great clip of the What and How skills of practicing mindfulness; go check it out! https://youtu.be/oytsyvzPHoQ
Locksmiths for Emotion Mind
Our minds are very powerful and can sometimes drive us toward ineffectiveness; especially when in emotion mind. When emotions arise, the stronger and more intense they are, the stronger the urges are as well to survive. Emotions though can be reeled in when we increase our mindfulness. It’s easier said than done, and so psychotherapy […]
The Zones of Regulations
Emotion Regulation can be a challenge for children, so creator Leah Kuypers designed the Zones of Regulation. These identified zones are a lovely breakdown of the stages of alertness and arousals in which children can relate to. These stages can help children learn where they are at emotionally and in turn can behave accordingly to […]
Learning To Face Our Fears
Let’s face our fears and work toward trusting ourselves and our lives. Follow along with David’s meditation practice. His gentle manner guides us to a more trusting self away from our fearful selves.
What Science Says About Mindfulness Practice with Kids
“In 2013 scientists followed more than 400 students during five weeks of mindfulness training (12-2). They found out that student behavior improved significantly (as rated by classroom teachers) in four areas measured: paying attention, self-control, classroom participation, and respect for others. The gains were maintained seven weeks after the training ended.” How amazing is this? […]
