Mindfulness Improves Insight Problem Solving
Eureka! Mindfulness improves insight problem solving. When was the last time you had a eureka! or an aha! moment? When after struggling to find a […]
Mindfulness Month Debrief
I was already in the habit of meditating most mornings and writing down what went well most nights, but would skip them when I was […]
Physicians Are Healing Themselves with Mindfulness
There is a growing number of doctors in Montreal who practice Mindfulness to help them care for their patients – and for themselves. Jay Reid wrote an interesting piece, featuring Dr. Flanders, that appeared in the Montreal Gazette on Thursday, April 19th, 2012.
Go To Your Room: A Practical Guide to Creating Your Own Meditation Space
In our homes we have rooms designated for sleeping, eating, bathing, watching T.V. What if we created a corner of a room or even an entire room itself just for “being”. A non-punishment “time-out” space, where any family member could go on their own to regain peace of mind. A safe place with a door.
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.
Anxiety & Exposure: Facing Your Fear
What’s the take-home message? Cognitive Behaviour Therapy provides tools to modify thoughts and behaviours, which in turn diminishes anxiety and and lifts mood.
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 […]
