Mindfulness practices such as meditation can be helpful to reduce stress and improve well-being. However, it’s important to know that if you have experienced trauma there are some strategies to help prevent PTSD and other stress response symptoms from becoming activated. Read on for tips on staying present during meditation if you have experienced trauma.
Read MoreCompassionate parenting is also about learning to take good care of ourselves, so we can then care for our children without becoming resentful toward them or worn out. We are not only forgiving of them, but we also forgive ourselves for not doing it “right” all the time or not being perfect at it. As featured in Elephant Journal
Read MoreDo you find yourself feeling mentally fatigued at the end of your workday? Are you often feeling frustrated, bored or angry with colleagues or clients? Do you notice increased headaches, backaches or an upset stomach during the course of the day? If you said yes to any of these questions you might be experiencing the early stages of professional burnout.
Read MoreIf you are taking the time to read this post, you have probably experienced the stress of trying to manage a classroom with distracted students. One of the many roles of educators includes “classroom behavior management.,” and the pressure to implement curriculum goals and prepare students for state tests is increasing.
Read MoreEven when we are present in body, are we present in mind? Often we get so caught up in the tasks we need to accomplish for the day, or the emails we have to respond to, or the phone calls we have to make that we forget to fully connect with those around us.
Read MoreOne of the major struggles of modern day life is trying to do too much in a short amount of time. Often what is sacrificed is the purely enjoyable experience of a eating a meal slowly – with our full attention and awareness.
Read MoreWhen do you know it’s time to make a change in your life? Sometimes the thought of starting something new can seem daunting. Starting a new job, moving to a new place, or changing the status of an intimate relationship are a few of the major life-changing decisions that can seem frightening or overwhelming.
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