Keeping your cup full has nothing to do with the kitchen, but it is part of a recipe.
It’s building patterns and behaviors that help us accomplish all we need to do in a busy world without being burned out.
A full cup allows us to be present with life and fully experience the joy in every moment.
While our lives might feel like we’re being pulled in the opposite direction, and it could even seem selfish to take care of ourselves first, let’s explore why your cup is the top priority.
Sometimes, subtraction proffers gains.
Does that sound contradictory?
We get it — because, technically speaking, more is more.
However, less is better a lot of the time — and that’s what we’re talking about today.
So grab a beverage and pull up a couch.
Let’s dissect how eliminating things from your life can lead to a healthier, happier, and more mindful existence.
It can be challenging to remain mindful throughout your day.
Life’s responsibilities and distractions seem to make it impossible to stop for a few minutes of meditation or even just to breathe.
But the truth is, mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.
It is all about being fully present in the moment – in whatever you happen to be doing.
You don’t have to be present 24/7 (who can do that?!), but the more you remember to do it, the more habitual it becomes.
There are many ways to remind yourself to stay mindful even during the most hectic days.
It is all about finding the best method for you.
Rise and shine, gorgeous: It’s Monday — the least-celebrated day of the week!
But Mondays needn’t be bummers.
People who’ve adopted a “mindful Mondays” mindset look forward to the first day of the work week as a fresh start.
For them, every Monday is a New Year’s mulligan — a tabula rasa ripe with potential.
Instead of seeing Mondays as the day you jump back into the pit, shift your perspective and approach Mondays as a regenerative launch pad for your hopes, goals, and dreams.
How is the holiday season for you – enjoyable or stressful?
Or perhaps a bit of both.
We want the season to be a sacred time to connect and celebrate with family and friends.
But for many of us, it is also a time when we feel anxious and even sad.
The pressure to have the perfect holiday can be overwhelming.
How can you minimize these feelings to enjoy the season and be more present with loved ones?
Mindfulness is the key.
Being mindful can help you savor moments of celebration more, as well as reduce stress.
The practice helps you become more present and aware, bringing calm and joy to your special celebration.
And who couldn’t use a bit more of that?
Unflappable inner peace.
That is such a wonderfully descriptive phrase.
We have all known people who have found internal peace.
They exude an inner calm even in the most trying circumstances.
They are fully present with everyone — gentle and accepting of themselves and others.
They are slow to anger.
Even their faces look serene, open, and content.
When the world is storming around them, they maintain equilibrium and calm with a strong center to support them.
However, most of us have lives so over-scheduled that we are always frantic and preoccupied.
It’s hard to relax or fully enjoy life with all of the distractions and upsets.
So many of us exist in a cloud of internal and external chaos.
You probably know people who are prone to creating problems and crises.
They even get off on the drama in a weird, unhealthy way.
But inside they feel anxious, unsettled, and rarely content.
In a culture that venerates busyness and constant stimulation, you have to make peace a priority if you want to reap the benefits.
They include mental and physical health and well-being, self-confidence, better relationships, and a more intense and joyful experience of life.
You’ve heard or read about the value of finding inner peace, but understanding what it means and how you access it for yourself is challenging.
If it were easy, the world would be a safer, happier place.
Are you a self-development enthusiast?
Then you’ve undoubtedly heard it a trillion times by now: Journaling is phenomenal for your well-being.
It’s a common refrain because it’s true.
Peer-reviewed, double-blind study after peer-reviewed, double-blind study concludes that pouring our emotions and thoughts onto a page balances our emotions, improves our moods, and helps us reach our goals.
With that in mind, today, we’re talking about how to journal for self-improvement.
Do you sometimes feel like Cassandra, the Trojan priestess in Greek mythology, doomed to see the truth but never believed?
Are mindless banter and materialism your arch nemeses?
Do you have a particularly close bond with…your cat?
Don’t worry.
You’re not defective — you’re probably just a deep thinker, and you’re not alone.
So in honor of all you brilliant, compassionate — and yes, a tad tetchy — souls, today we’re demystifying the deep thinker’s spirit and answering common questions about living with a next-gen brain.
When you search the internet for ideas on self-care, one of the top suggestions is journaling.
But what is journaling for self-care, and how do you get started?
If you feel overwhelmed at the thought of even starting, we have a few ideas to help you begin.
You don’t have to use all of them — just choose the ones that speak to you and motivate you to begin the journaling habit.
Do you find life overwhelming at times?
If so, it’s not a sign of inadequacy; it’s your body’s way of letting you know it’s time to step back, chill out, and carve out a little time for yourself.
Feeling overrun is perfectly normal.
And when it happens, it may be time for a mental health break.
Needing a mental break doesn’t mean you’re somehow deficient or “crazy.” Instead, knowing and respecting your limits demonstrates an admirable level of sanity and self-awareness.