Self-compassion: how to stop judgements and stay present
I want to stay more connected with the present and mindful every day. Letting go of the past and not worrying about the future is where I want to be. But in reality, how can I do this? How can I stay ...
15 Jun 20209min
A mindfulness practice for negative daydreaming
Our mind naturally likes to wander and time travel. In the day, you are most of the time staying in this wandering mental state. Brain research estimates that our mind tends to be the majority of the ...
11 Jun 20207min
A straightforward thing to do for more inner peace
Our brain is always growing and changing. Every day it adapts to new situations and information. You can take advantage of this brain plasticity to create mental balance. You can use this to reduce yo...
10 Jun 20206min
Find meaning in your emotional pain
Dealing with emotional pain can be difficult to overcome. Working with your mindset and how you look at your suffering can help. One thing that has been proven to help emotional healing, is finding me...
9 Jun 20205min
A powerful way to deal with difficult emotions
In the last week, our world was shaken by a violent racist tragedy. A lot of us are feeling sadness, anger, and/or frustration. It’s hard to take in what is happening. I have been spending time reflec...
6 Jun 20204min
How to deal with self-criticism
It’s easy to get caught in self-criticism and get drowned in it. Our minds can start with a simple mistake and make it into a huge problem. Our thoughts have a natural tendency to be stuck in negativi...
5 Jun 202011min
The power of touch during social distancing
Yes, we have to keep social distancing when we go out. It’s essential to follow recommendations when we are at the grocery store, walking the dog, and outside in public spaces. But what about at home?...
4 Jun 20208min
Mindfulness meditation: The standing stress relief technique
We have accepted that to survive our stressful life and multiple demands, multitasking is the way to go. It turns out that our brain disagrees. Focusing on a thing and just doing one task is the best ...
3 Jun 20207min
