30 Mindful Days
I was invited to join a group of friends, family, and colleagues in designing and implementing a “30-day challenge.” The point is to take something […]
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry Article on Mindfulness
The cover story of the February issue of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry is about Mindfulness.
5 Remedies for Post-Holiday Blahs
The ebb and flow of my daily routines hardly seem adequate. But it may be exactly what I need.
21-Day Mindfulness Challenge
My Mindfulness practice stumbled a bit over the holidays. And after slumbering through the first week of the new year, I am finally ready to apply myself to re-invigorating my meditation practice. Over the course of the 21 days, I’ll be sitting every day and occasionally sharing some reflections on the experience on this blog, facebook, and twitter. Feel free to join in.
Making New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Whether it’s exercising more, improving your diet or reducing alcohol, here’s how to make that resolution stick. Check out this blog from the Heart and […]
Strategies for Maintaining Mindfulness Practice in Busy Times
How do we fit Mindfulness into an already complicated scheduling equation? Here are my top 7 strategies for maintaining a meditation practice in busy times.
Creating a Mindful Society
A remarkable event took place at the New York Society for Ethical Culture between September 30 and October 1, 2011. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and his long time collaborator, Saki Santorelli, organized an event to explore the penetration of Mindfulness in different societal environments.
Why Taking Time for Yourself is a Good Investment
How many times have you said, about an activity that you know would be good for you? This story is an argument for why it’s time to reassess your priorities and make time for yourself.
The Confusing Science of Wandering Minds, Focused Attention, and Well-Being
An interesting study out of Harvard confirmed last year that “a wandering mind is an unhappy mind.” But, what about the evidence suggesting that letting the mind wander can actually be helpful for concentration and memory. What do these seemingly conflicting findings mean for your Mindfulness meditation practice?
Why Meditate? When to Start?
Many of us believe we can still our own minds just by willing it or distracting ourselves from our worries, yet we train our body for marathons, we study for exams and we prepare for important presentations.
