Many of us are now attending classes or working from home, saving hours of commuting time. To find out just how much time we’re saving and what we’re doing with this time, researchers surveyed 10,000 Americans earlier this year. What they found out was quite interesting.

Having Trouble Relaxing?

I’If you are like me, every time I decide to do something just for me, I have a flash of all the things that I should be doing instead. Since my to-do list is quite long, I have to fight the urge to postpone that relaxing walk or leisure reading to get something done on my list. After all, I’ve seen the research on the importance of self-control and self-regulation in obtaining long-term goals. Yet, recent research shines a light on the importance of fun and relaxation, too. Let’s take a look…

Ironing: A Mindfulness Practice?

I’m no domestic goddess. Because of that, there’s usually a long list of things I would rather not do around the house. But recently, I’ve noticed that I have a newfound urge to clean and organize. Perhaps it is a welcome break from everything that is going on. Or, maybe it is the appeal of getting something completely done and the satisfaction that comes with that. But I think the primary reason is that I have incorporated these routine tasks into my daily mindfulness practice.

Creating Space for Loss

Many of us are experiencing feelings of loss right now. Sometimes we can identify where these feelings are coming from and other times it feels unspecified, just a vague feeling of sadness and loss that acts as a negative filter over all dimensions of our lives. These feelings can be expected after all, we have experienced a seismic shift in our lives. Let’s learn effective strategies for how to address these feelings and find a way forward.

Intentional Living, Grief, LossSaundra SchrockMay 15, 2020Mindfulness, Loss, Grief, Disappointment

Being Intentional in Times of Crisis

We’ve all had quite a shock to our way of life this week. Long anticipated trips were cancelled, schools put on pause, we were asked to work at home … the list goes on. We’re also being asked to change our daily habits in substantial ways. Now, more than ever, we’ll need to learn how to intentionally focus our attention on the present.