What Benefits Can YOU Achieve By Practicing Gratitude? Emotional Promotes Happiness Increases Psychological Wellbeing Enhances Positive Emotions Improves Self Esteem Protection from Suicidal Thoughts Social Improves Social Relationships and Friendships Improves Romantic Relationships Increases Social Support Strengthens Family Relationships During Stressful Events Personality Boosts Optimism Increases Spiritualism Promotes Giving Reduces Materialism Career Enhances Managerial SkillsContinue reading “Gratitude”
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Mindful Walking
“Mindful walking simply means walking while being aware of each step and of our breath. It can be done anywhere, whether you are alone in nature or with others in an office or neighborhood.” Teresa Clark-Jones Enjoy Mental AND Physical Activity with Mindful Walking! “If you’re an active person who seldom sits still, combining mindfulnessContinue reading “Mindful Walking”
Second Week of Mindfulness
So, Are You Feeling More Mindful This Week? Where do you fall on this scale? MIND (is) FULL . . . . MIND (somewhat) FULL . . . . mindful recap you can practice mindfulness by Meditating Practicing being present throughout the day remember The goal is not to quiet your mind, it’s to learnContinue reading “Second Week of Mindfulness”
Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness? Being mindful is being fully present, in the moment, aware of our surroundings, thoughts and emotions without judgement. How does one become more mindful? Meditation Start short, just a few minutes You’re mind WILL wander, and that’s OKAY The goal is to be completely present in that moment Observe your senses, emotionsContinue reading “Mindfulness”
GIF It a Try!
Keep It Up! Let’s KEEP LAUGHING this week. Get that laughter flowing by watching some gifs! WHAT??? never heard of a GIF? Check out these websites GIPHY Tenor TIPS Type in something that makes you laugh. Examples: Animals, Babies, Favorite TV Sitcom or Movie Add “Funny” to the search. Example: “Babies, Funny” Scroll through andContinue reading “GIF It a Try!”
LOL!
Laugh Your Way to Positive Mental and Physical Wellbeing Did you know that laughing not only makes you feel better mentally? It also causes PHYSICAL CHANGES in our bodies. WHAT??? Laughter not only improves your mood, it Stimulates organs and increases endorphins released from the brain. Activates and relieves the stress response resulting in aContinue reading “LOL!”
Smile!
Smiling is Good for Your Health and Your Mood Did you know that smiling decreases stress and elevates your mood? Would you believe that it can also increase your lifespan? Even if you have to force a smile, it still generates positive benefits within your body. So if you have to… “fake it till youContinue reading “Smile!”
Loosen Up, It’s Thursday!
Deep Breathing and Tension Releasing Exercise Today I am going to take you through a guided breathing and tension releasing exercise. Deep breathing is probably one of the easiest and quickest ways to relax! By taking just one deep breath in you are increasing your oxygen intake which promotes a calming effect, decreases stress andContinue reading “Loosen Up, It’s Thursday!”