What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is awareness without judgment or reactivity. This awareness is often of our environment, thoughts, emotions, and/or body. The idea of mindfulness is to observe our experiences with the intention of complete acceptance. What does mindfulness do? Despite popular belief, mindfulness is not a strategy for solving problems. Rather, it’s a state […]
Do you find yourself procrastinating: the laundry is piling up, there are dishes in the sink, and you haven’t called your parents… I know it can be a real struggle to get motivated. But give yourself a pat on the back for clicking on this article! It took a considerable amount of motivation to get […]
If only it were a social norm to wear an “I’m feeling irritated today” pin to signal to others when we are not a force to be reckoned with… but then again, most of us would have pins on Mon-Fri… Feeling annoyed is a natural, frustrating part of the human experience. Many factors can cause […]
What do you think of when you hear the word “manipulative?” Maybe you think of characters you’ve seen on TV, perhaps the classic evil mastermind archetype. Or maybe this word hits closer to home. Perhaps a friend who is in a seemingly toxic relationship or a family member comes to mind. Since manipulation is […]
If you’re inviting someone to your home and they’re grieving, be sure you’re inviting their grief to attend, too. It will be there, anyway. Don’t invite someone with the goal of cheering them up for the holidays. Don’t expect them to put on a happy face in your home. Don’t demand they fake it til […]
Do you struggle with not following through on ideas, plans, or goals? Research shows that we get a dopamine hit from daydreaming about an enticing thought, but that “high” goes away when it’s time to put in the effort to make that concept a reality. When we lose that motivation, we may seek out a […]
We all know someone who continuously runs into the same problems over and over. The solution to their troubles seems to be so obvious to everyone but them, and it can be painful to watch! What if I told you that we can all be that person sometimes? A reason why it’s so easy to […]
What are the Intentions Behind Your Acts of Kindness?
An overfunctioner is a term used to describe someone who habitually takes on more responsibility than is necessary. They often feel anxious and burnt out. Within relationships, they tend to take on responsibilities that other people are meant to handle. It’s common for them to be overly focused on the problems of others, leading them […]
“Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open.” – Ralph Marston
