The science is sound. Research shows that mindfulness practice has many benefits –improved focus and decision-making, strengthened relationships, resilience, and increased creativity. It can reduce stress, improve sleep, and help you quickly overcome challenges and setbacks. Let’s take a look…

I’ve been practicing, teaching, researching, and writing about mindfulness for some time. Because of that, I sometimes take for granted that not everyone shares my level of understanding of the basics. So, let’s reset and get back to basics. We’ll start by defining mindfulness.

Very few of us would say that 2020 was a great year. And it might be hard to find something good about this last year. However, if we look at it through the lens of post-traumatic growth, we might discover that we have gained valuable lessons that will help us in the years to come.

Do you remember the holiday season as a child? Can you recall the anticipation and excitement of what Santa might bring you? Or better yet, if you have children now, can you feel their excitement for the upcoming holidays? When I think of my childhood holiday experiences, the word that comes to mind is “awe”. This year, many of us may not be feeling full of awe, however. So, how do we get these feelings back?