Once writer and health researcher Misty Pratt stopped fighting nature, she was able to see its beauty, and how she is connected to it. The post How Walking In the Woods Helped Ease My Anxiety appeared first on Mindful.
5 Meditations to Support Mental Health Awareness Month
Mindfulness meditation isn’t a one-size-fits all aid for mental health, but it can help soften feelings of anxiousness, reduce stress, and reshape your relationship with mental and physical pain. The post 5 Meditations to Support Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on Mindful.
How Mindfulness Can Help Us Feel Better More Often
The science of neuroplasticity tells us that what we practice grows. Qualities like self-compassion, non-judgmental awareness, and equanimity are pillars of mindfulness that we can nourish with regular practice. The post How Mindfulness Can Help Us Feel Better More Often appeared first on Mindful.
C.H.O.I.C.E. is at the Heart of Teaching Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
Use this easy-to-remember acronym as a starting point for creating trauma-aware spaces and sessions when teaching mindfulness. The post <strong>C.H.O.I.C.E. is at the Heart of Teaching Trauma-Informed Mindfulness</strong> appeared first on Mindful.
I’m More Than My Anxious Thoughts—And So Are You
A lifelong high achiever, Melena Kiriaki was afraid she would lose her momentum if she wasn’t operating from a place of anxiety. Meditation showed her that she’s more than her fearful thoughts. The post I’m More Than My Anxious Thoughts—And So Are You appeared first on Mindful.
How to Practice Breathing Meditation
Meditation teacher Diana Winston and researcher Susan Smalley address some of the most common concerns that come up when people first try mindful breathing meditation. The post How to Practice Breathing Meditation appeared first on Mindful.
What We Can Learn from Paying Attention to What Happens After the Storm
Life brings us many storms—real and metaphorical. And sometimes, nothing is where we left it when the storm passes. The good news is, we can weather the storms, with a little practice. The post What We Can Learn from Paying Attention to What Happens After the Storm appeared first on Mindful.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Try the RAIN Meditation
You can take your time and explore the RAIN meditation as a stand-alone practice or move through the steps in a more abbreviated way whenever challenging emotions arise. The post Feeling Overwhelmed? Try the RAIN Meditation appeared first on Mindful.
Swimming, Walking, Running—Why Mindful Movement Can Boost ResilienceÂ
You don’t have to be an experienced swimmer or even particularly athletic to benefit from marrying mindfulness and movement. The post Swimming, Walking, Running—Why Mindful Movement Can Boost Resilience appeared first on Mindful.
