Tag Archives: appreciation
Try mindful driving and commuting
Try mindful driving and commuting. Everytime you encounter a stop sign or light, consider taking a moment to appreciate a few mindful breaths or the feel of your feet as you observe the world around you. When you notice stress … Continue reading
Practice Specific Appreciation
In a longstanding relationship, we may know what we mean to the other person—but it still helps to say it. I recently went to dinner with a friend who was going through a rough time at work. We relaxed and … Continue reading
Compassion
Pause to offer yourself a dose of whatever may be needed – perhaps a dose of kindness, appreciation, self-compassion, and/or forgiveness. Turn the same warmth and kindness that you so freely offer to others inward now, toward yourself. Maybe offer … Continue reading
Faith Over Fear
I was the one who didn’t go to college, but now I am making more, much more than all of my siblings. I know that money isn’t everything, but I am a success story. Even though I still grieve my … Continue reading
Blessed
“I feel blessed every single day when I look around and see the natural beauty that surrounds (me). … Even in dreadful traffic one can take a moment to look beyond and see something terrific like cloud formations or changing … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 