In our hyper-stimulated world, we're often bombarded with triggers that knock us off balance. A harsh email from a colleague, an unexpected encounter with an ex-partner, or simply the relentless pace ...

Last week, I introduced The Mindful Pause as the best mindfulness exercise most people don’t know. The focus was self-development. But how might a practitioner use it with a client? Let’s turn to the ...

Alena is a professional writer, editor and manager with a lifelong passion for helping others live well. She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and a functional medicine certified health ...

Executive leaders juggle numerous responsibilities and high-stakes projects during their busy days. As those demands intensify, it becomes even more important for these leaders to maintain clear and ...

Imagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do – no phone, no music, no external distraction. In a well-known 2014 study, many participants found that task so ...

A deep breath of fresh air. A few unexpected minutes of quiet. The first warm sip of your morning coffee. As parents, we know the power of a mindful moment. We practice mindfulness when we pay ...

Mindfulness practices have their roots in Hinduism and Buddhism. Today, people all over the world practice a range of mindfulness techniques, both traditional and modern, in all sorts of settings.