HAPPINESS
& MINDFULNESS
PRIORITY #1 FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN
My goal is to educate and empower midlife women on how to approach these wonderful years despite being ignored and dismissed. In America’s youth oriented society, respect and appreciation for us and UNDERSTANDING of our unique needs is lacking.
3 THINGS MIDLIFE WOMEN NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR HEALTH & WELLNESS
My goal is to educate and empower midlife women on how to approach these wonderful years despite being ignored and dismissed. In America’s youth oriented society, respect and appreciation for us and UNDERSTANDING of our unique needs is lacking.
MY MESSAGE TO MIDLIFE WOMEN
I’ve worked in health and wellness over 30 years. I’ve grown up with the industry, its methodology, solutions and marketing; I’ve learned what works and doesn’t. I’m especially attuned to what doesn’t work for midlife women because I am one.
Being blunt, the health and wellness industry is not serving us at all—in fact, it’s creating barriers to well-being.
WHY AND HOW MEDITATIONS FOR PEACE MATTER
Many feel the pain and suffering of those impacted by war in Ukraine. Navigating difficult emotions that arise is challenging. You may feel sadness, grief, anger, helplessness, frustration and even guilt. Many emotions can contribute to overwhelm.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MINDFULNESS AND CONCENTRATION
Mindfulness is the way of living and being in the world—paying attention in the present moment.
When you concentrate, your attention focuses on a particular thing.
This is why mindfulness and concentration go hand-in-hand.
5 ACTIONABLE STEPS TO LIFT YOUR MOOD WHEN YOU FEEL DOWN
If you've been feeling more fatigued and frustrated or are feeling down because of lack of productivity, know you're in good company.
With added pandemic stress, being hard on yourself is easy. Now's the perfect time for practicing self-compassion to feel better, improve your flow and move toward positivity.
GUIDED MEDITATION DURING COVID-19
Anxiety, fear and stress can be contagious. Pausing for a few minutes of presence can quiet and clear your mind.
16 TIPS ON HOW TO REDUCE STRESS AND INCREASE HAPPINESS AND JOY WHILE TRAVELING
Here are simple tips grounded in mindfulness and ‘happiness science’ to ease any challenges you may encounter while planning for a trip and traveling.
5 WAYS TO BE MORE MINDFUL
You can be more mindful throughout your day to increase present moment awareness.
8 TIPS TO SET INTENTIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUTHENTIC LIFE
Here are 8 tips on how to set intentions for an authentic life. Consider what it means to live an authentic life and how mindfulness helps.
WHY WRITE A GRATITUDE LETTER?
Writing a letter “shifts our attention” so that our focus is on positive emotions. Expressing gratitude boosts happiness and health and develops a growth mindset.
LEAD YOURSELF WITH COURAGE, COMPASSION AND CREATIVITY
Are you feeling Pandemic fatigue? I am. Here are 10 tips to lift you up based on my integrative, holistic approach to living well. Tips come from research on and interviews with people who know how to thrive in crisis—former Navy SEAL commanders, successful CEOs, Harvard business faculty, Stanford health professionals, and more.
BODY AWARENESS MEDITATION FOR COVID-19
During stress, connecting with your body through meditation helps you connect with the present moment and your ability to handle what comes your way.
GUIDED MEDITATION ON BODY MINDFULNESS
Increase awareness of your body and of the present moment with this 10 minute guided meditation on body sensations.
5 TIPS ON HOW TO SIT FOR MEDITATION
You can’t enjoy meditating if your back hurts or your leg and foot are asleep. Here are 5 practical tips to answer your questions about how to sit.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDITATION
Being mindful is not concentrating on something; it's about being open to what's happening now.
10 TIPS TO START YOUR MEDITATION PRACTICE
Here are 10 tips to demystify the process of starting a meditation practice so you can start feeling calmer and more centered today.
LEARNING TO OBSERVE THOUGHTS
Want to calm racing thoughts? You can start here by learning how to watch instead of getting caught up in old dramas.
NOTICING EMOTIONS DURING MEDITATION
To be less reactive and respond to situations rather than snapping, practice observing emotions. This 2-minute intro helps.
BODY AWARENESS HACK
An easy way to start meditating is by focusing on body awareness. Try this 2-minute video.