Mindfulness is defined as the awareness that arises when we pay attention in the present moment, on purpose, and non-judgmentally. To understand how mindfulness is involved in forming habits, let’s learn about two systems of the brain and how they can impact your behavior.
Read MoreAt the beginning of the year, we make commitments to stop unhealthy habits and start healthy ones. However, no matter how committed we are, we need help maintaining new routines. After just a few weeks, we may go back to old habits. WHY do we do this and WHAT can we do about it?
Read MoreThe practice of recognizing the positive things can engender gratitude for the good things in our lives and for the bad things that we have avoided. What have you noticed? Reflect upon your gratitude challenge with us…
Read MoreResearchers around the world are exploring how gratitude could help us cope with crisis situations. Here are some highlights…
Read MoreResearch shows that being thankful for close relationships and one’s circumstances is an adaptive, natural coping response to a threatening situation (Fredrickson et al., 2003). Here’s more on gratitude’s positive influence on relationships and why it’s never been more important.
Read MoreA foundational study completed in 2002 linked gratitude to life satisfaction, optimism, hopefulness, and vitality (McCulloch et al., 2002). Here are a few tips on when and how to practice gratefulness…
Read MoreGiving thanks is one of the oldest concepts in society, found at the core of most wisdom traditions and religions. Robert Emmons, psychologist and expert on gratitude, defines gratitude as recognizing the goodness in our lives (Emmons, 2010). When we are grateful, we appreciate both the action and the intention behind the effort given on our behalf. Here is how we will “nudge” you to be grateful this month…
Read MoreThe past six weeks we have explored how to make behavior changes that stick. Here’s an overview and a helpful example for you…
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