Mastering the art of balancing work and life’s stressors can be an elusive task for us all. The phrase, “keep calm and carry on,” isn’t always easy. In this podcast series the narrator provides mindfulness tactics intended to help you discover and observe your reactions to life’s stressors and provi…
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In this program, the narrator offers you an antidote to compassion fatigue and burn out which is Self-Compassion. When we extend ourselves too much to others, we can feel resentful… Continue Reading Episode 3: Giving Yourself Compassion
In this program, the narrator offers you an antidote to compassion fatigue and burn out which is Self-Compassion. When we extend ourselves too much to others, we can feel resentful and have an inflated sense that we are indispensable. This often leads to working even more, feeling even less satisfied and critical of ourselves and… Continue Reading Episode 3: Giving Yourself Compassion
Today's program will give you an opportunity to notice your thoughts while in a relaxed state. You will be guided through an exercise known as “thought surfing.” This experience in… Continue Reading Episode 2: Stepping Back From Your Thoughts
Today’s program will give you an opportunity to notice your thoughts while in a relaxed state. You will be guided through an exercise known as “thought surfing.” This experience in observing the mind is really quite interesting and useful. The guidance is to NOTICE, SHIFT, and PRACTICE. As we choose to practice, we build flexibility… Continue Reading Episode 2: Stepping Back From Your Thoughts
Enjoy this 15 minute introduction to mindfulness and relax as you practice paying attention to your breath. This simple exercise gives you a quick way to NOTICE stress, gently SHIFT… Continue Reading Episode 1: Reflect! It Begins with Breath
Enjoy this 15 minute introduction to mindfulness and relax as you practice paying attention to your breath. This simple exercise gives you a quick way to NOTICE stress, gently SHIFT your focus back to the breath, and PRACTICE mindful breathing to calm your mind and body. Once introduced to the skill of following your breath,… Continue Reading Episode 1: Reflect! It Begins with Breath