What to “do” when booting your computer

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With the pace of life these days we’ve been trained to expect everything to happen fast. What do you do when your computer takes too long to boot up? Or when you’re on a website and it’s clocking? These can be opportunities to pause. “Do” nothing. Try being. Pay...

Just drink your coffee

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See if you can focus on the experience of your morning coffee (or tea). Aware of the smell as you open the jar. Notice the sound of the coffee dripping into the pot. Be present for the taste of that first sip. Feel the warmth of the mug in your hands. Try to be...

Training your mind

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I recently presented at the Connecticut Women’s Conference and wanted to share one of my presentations with you. Taming Your Monkey Mind will help you bring mindfulness into your day in a simple, practical way. It will help you lower your stress level, keep calm,...

Mindfulness and millennials

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Are you a millennial or do you know one? This article really spoke to me since I have two children who are part of the Attention Deficit Disorder Generation. I was interviewed for the article and am quoted at the very end. Hope you find this story...

What it means to live in the present moment

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These days there’s a lot of talk about mindfulness. The standard definition is something like this: living in the present moment without judgment. I think most people are scratching their heads wondering what that really means. Or they’re thinking mindfulness is some...

Creating an intention

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Mindfulness helps us to live with greater intention and follow through. As you begin this week think about how you wish to engage in your life. Let’s start with just today. Consider the people you will be in relationship with— yourself, family members, co-workers,...