Tag Archives: nervous system
Pay Attention to Where You Are Placing Your Attention
The news and constant online alerts can be unrelenting and serve to rev up an already taxed central nervous system. Give yourself regular breaks from social media, your favorite news feed, and conversations that tend to harden rather than rekindle … Continue reading
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness means paying attention to what you’re thinking and feeling, as well as what’s happening around you, with an open and curious mind. Noticing what is happening around you in the present moment will help build a deeper connection to … Continue reading
The Power of Pausing
Pause before you respond…When you feel angry or disrespected, your body instantly shifts into fight mode—heart races, jaw tightens, and heat rises. Before responding, pause for a moment. Take a deep breath, count to ten, and observe your bodily sensations. Ask … Continue reading
Mindful
try this with me: place one hand on your heart, breathe deeply, and ask yourself, “when was a time i thought i’d never get through then ended up on the other side?” let the answer rise naturally, without judgment. take … Continue reading
Mindful Breaths
Take 3 deep, satisfying mindful breaths as you wake up and before falling asleep. As you do this in the morning, consider setting an intention for your day, and in the evening, recall 3 things you are grateful for, maybe … Continue reading
