For months now, I’ve been wearing a mask when I cannot socially distance. And, I have worn it enough now to start to notice things about myself and others. If you are an observer of human behavior as I am, this highly unusual phenomenon offers an abundance of opportunities to gain insights. Here are some of mine.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreMany of us are finding that worrying about the future is taking over our lives. And for good reason, we have a lot to worry about these days. However, not all worry is negative and damaging. Psychologists who study the concept of worry think about it in two categories: maladaptive and adaptive. Let’s learn the differences between the two…
Read MoreAs we’ve heard from health experts, handwashing is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and others from getting sick. As a result, the CDC has provided five steps on how to properly wash your hands. In reviewing these guidelines, it seems like it would be useful to incorporate a mindfulness practice into this daily routine.
Read MoreIt seems everyone is telling us to be calm, don’t panic. What does that even look like? How can we be calm when everything that we have known as “normal” is changing? Here are some ideas…
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