With the holidays around the corner, I’m thinking ahead to how to approach the holiday season with mindfulness. Last year, with the best of intentions, I found myself overspending on Black Friday because I was home and it was convenient. There really was nothing I needed, but everything looked inviting. I want to be more aware of myself because when I start losing boundaries around money, it affects the food that I”m eating and other
On the road to slowing down and experiencing more joyful moments, there will be many challenges along the way. Some of these may be unconscious patterns that are holding you back, but shining a light on them helps you in a myriad of ways. Make a List Once you slow down in your life, you will have free time to do things that bring you pleasure. Right now, it may seem impossible to imagine having
Change doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process. Our minds can accept this, but it’s much harder to be patient with ourselves. We are like plants that need sun, water, time, and the right conditions to flower and bloom. Small changes plant the seed for a healthier life. Time and Imagination When we are very comfortable, it often takes an event to inspire us. If you are going through a challenging time then it might not
Let’s go over some reasons to motivate you to cook at home more often. Once you see how you feel, you may decide to make this a part of a healthier lifestyle. It’s healthier. You control the salt that you use. You can also choose cooking methods that suit you. You can control portions. Over time restaurant portions will seem unnatural. You are saving money. You’re not paying for restaurant overhead and tipping your waiter.
In the middle years, your body’s wisdom asks you to slow down and pay attention through aches, pains, injuries and illness. When we were 20, we could burn the candle on both ends. Now making your health a priority means you have to dig deeper. If this hasn’t been discovered, you will eventually realize that everyday living will cause wear and tear. Recently I started physical therapy. When the PT asked me what caused the
It’s easy to live in an anonymous city without bothering to interact with people. This can become a bad habit for several reasons. The small moments of connection are important. We build walls around us because we are busy and lost in our thoughts. It’s more efficient to be in task mode. Micro-connections are small moments of social connection that have greater impact then we may realize in the moment. I’ll never forget the helpful
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