For anyone who has ever spent more than a few hours at my home or has been a houseguest — especially on a weekend — you’ll probably notice the constant stream of talk radio. Unless I’m really trying to concentrate, which requires either silence or instrumental music, it’s fairly certain sounds of the news or
Tag: mindfulness
I have enjoyed every single minute of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course I am currently taking — even the difficult ones or those I typically would shy away from (ahem, I’m looking at you body scans). But this week was by far the most impactful and relatable for me and, four days later, I’m
my typical Saturday morning of writing was interrupted this week by my attending an all-day silent meditation retreat yesterday. and, while the anxiety of not knowing how the six hours would unfold almost caused me to skip it, I’m SO incredibly grateful I decided to attend. to spend the day not speaking while alone is
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about long-term rewards versus instant gratification. Whether it’s choosing the healthier option for my meal, going for a run instead of binge-watching The Golden Girls (SO tempting!) or increasing my retirement contribution when I really want a new (fill in the blank), making the choice to do the “right
the past week was pretty mundane, which I don’t mean negatively but more in the sense of normal, every day, just moving along. that’s not to say there weren’t events that took place, progress made and good times had, but as I reflect on the past seven days the thought that comes to my mind is,
you know what’s difficult? doing nothing. as in, just being — with no agenda or check-list or expected outcome. just hanging out with yourself with no distractions. completely alone. with yourself. and your thoughts. yes, that’s right, JUST YOU AND YOUR THOUGHTS. I apologize if I sound a bit whiny — and I’m totally envious if
“It is impossible for you to go on as you were before, so you must go on as you never have.” ~Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough week in review last week’s gratitude: solo adventures this week’s intention: notice what I’m reading: Books for Living + The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo enjoyed one of the best
Don’t waste this precious life by merely existing. week in review completed + submitted presentation for Intranet Global Forum conference saw The Martian trivia continued no-buy October began 2016 travel planning + list attempted to focus on mindfulness/breathing + discovered this helpful tool spent lots of time with bestie + baby girl dinner + catching up with friend signed
I have heard many a time that the days + weeks + years seem to pass more quickly the older one gets, and this week was definitive proof of that belief. I briefly recall waking on Monday morning and now, here it is, Saturday. Where did the last 120 hours go? *sigh* The creation of this list
“When you have one foot in the future and the other in the past, you piss on the present.” ~Dan Harris, 10% Happier week in review purchased “Mind Over Medicine” (can’t wait to begin reading) began reading “10% Happier” posted: “week in review + lists + doing too much” bought new TV + bed +
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