One of the hardest parts of practicing mindfulness is remembering to practice. We can sit in meditation, where we learn how easily our mind becomes distracted, but even if you practice everyday, meditation is usually only a brief period of… Continue Reading
I have read many self-help books over my lifetime, starting when I was 22. The Way of the Peaceful Warrior (Millman) was the first. Hard to say whether it was my existential crisis that drew me to the book, or the… Continue Reading
I have spent a lot of my life trying to whip my body into shape. Dieting and exercise have been necessary evils, and injuries – especially those originating from exercise – along with a history of digestive issues and food… Continue Reading
Some tools for setting and achieving your 2019 goals Planners This holiday I gave myself a Passion Planner, intending to use a new tool for navigating 2019. I also gave these to several of my friends; I was excited about… Continue Reading
I’ve started sending out tips via email to people who have attended my workshops and have signed up for more information. Here is today’s letter: How are you? I invite you to take a moment to truly consider this question, and… Continue Reading
“My plate is full.” I tend to say that a lot. And for quite a while, I’ve tried to see it as a sign of abundance. I love to eat, and when there is a lot of delicious food available,… Continue Reading
Yesterday I had a kind of epiphany about happiness. It was spurred by something said by Nicholas Epley, psychology researcher and author of Mindwise, during an interview. He said that happiness is a mood state; we tend to think of it… Continue Reading
Wednesdays were dedicated to yet another research-based practice for affecting positive change: exercise. Like the other wellbeing activities, the exercises took 1-3 minutes only, serving to focus the class and transition into our classwork. For each exercise, I would explain… Continue Reading
Today I shared some of my work with former colleagues during a back-to-school professional development day. Here are the slides and links to resources and handouts. Creating a Culture of Wellbeing [part 1&2] – slides Other links/websites: Project Happiness VIA… Continue Reading
I was recently interviewed by Amy Specter, creator of the Happy Tech! podcast, about my experiences with the meditation app Headspace. We discussed what Headspace is, how it works, and how it has benefited me, my family, and my students.… Continue Reading