HAPPINESS
& MINDFULNESS
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.
STAY AWAKE DURING MEDITATION
You want to meditate, but every time you sit, you start getting sleepy. Here are 10 tips to stay awake.
SCRATCH OR NOT TO SCRATCH DURING MEDITATION
Did you know that an itch can be your teacher? Learn more about how to be more mindful.
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 TO FIND PEACE
Meditating during the coronavirus pandemic can help to calm and settle anxiety and fears. Pausing for a few minutes of presence can quiet and clear your mind and help to create optimal mental health. Read more here!
10 TIPS FOR MEDITATION BEGINNERS
Start feeling calmer and more centered today with 10 simple meditation tips for beginners.
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.
GETTING STARTED WITH MINDFUL MEDITATION
Are you confused about the different types of meditation? Mindfulness is a form of open monitoring meditation. Learn more.
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.
BREATH AWARENESS MEDITATION
The fastest way to experience calm is by noticing the breath. Here's a quick 2-minute practice.
LISTENING TO SOUNDS GUIDED MEDITATION
If concentrating on your breath is not for you, listening to sounds can be a great way to start meditating.
INCREASE FLOW IN YOUR LIFE
Have you been feeling "stuck" lately? Get things moving with this meditation on flow.
FEEL ENERGETIC NOW THROUGH MEDITATION
Meditation can not only help you feel calm, it can also increase your energy.
LABELING THOUGHTS IN MEDITATION
Learn to respond instead of react by increasing awareness of the habits of your mind.