Letting go of workplace practices that cause burnout

The fall equinox arrives on Wednesday, September 23rd. Autumn is the season for letting go. Most of us will spend one-third of our adult lives working. We all want to feel a sense of meaning and purpose about the work we do. Mindfulness can help us achieve this. As...

Mindfulness practice can help you sleep better

One way to get a good night’s sleep is to manage your stress level during the day. If you’re like most people you’re racing from one task to another all day long. Heart rate and blood pressure increases. The blood rushes to the arms and legs preparing you to fight or...

Focusing on what you have control of

What causes you to feel stressed or even overwhelmed? Start by making a list of all your stressors. (This might be stressful!) Look at your list. Take a few breaths. Put a “C” next to all the stressors you have control of. Take a few more breaths. Try to let go of...

Join Me on The Mindful Path to Leadership

Mindfulness in the workplace has become a hot topic these days as organizations strive to achieve business excellence, drive employee engagement, and manage constant change. The challenge is that the very use of mindfulness to accomplish anything goes against the...

A mindful moment at the gas pump

Mindfulness is simply about being more present in the moment. It’s about being open to what is possible or knowing what the moment is calling for. It was a long day at work and I stopped for gas on the way home. It was a scorching 97 degrees. Another woman was pumping...

How often do you take in the positive moments of your day?

If you’re like most people you’re rushing from one task to the next on “automatic pilot”. We often catch ourselves wondering where the time has gone. Mindfulness helps us be more present in the moments of the day. This slows down the pace of life. Being present in the...