Tag Archives: pause
Mindfulness
Dawn Smart uses a “5-3-1-1” exercise from the meditation book “The Monkey Is the Messenger”: Take five deep breaths, think of three things you’re grateful for, grin really big one time and set one intention for the day. “I try to remember … Continue reading
Rest as Resilience
rest is not an indulgence—it’s a necessity. when we give ourselves permission to pause, we honor our need to recharge and come back stronger. this week, see how you can carve out more moments of rest in your routine. Even … Continue reading
Simple Things
What is one of the most beautiful things you’ve ever seen?The moments when you realize you are alive. You go to work, go home, sleep, wake up, eat breakfast, simple things, but you don’t stop for a second and just … Continue reading
Mini-Meditation and Pick a Project
Take some time to recenter yourself with a meditation break. This will allow you to fully absorb what’s around you. First, you’ll want to set aside some time — at least 10 minutes and up to an hour — to … Continue reading
More than an Afterhought
Walk through your home and – not with a mindset of nagging criticisms, but with love, care, and affection you’d give to a friend over coffee who sharing the ways they’d like to, say, drink more water, date better guys, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 