Posts by Louise Finlayson
How to Make Decisions for a More Satisfying Life
Every day we are faced with countless choices. Minute by minute we make decisions, some big some small. Many decisions seem insignificant, like what to wear, what to have for breakfast, or what time to go to bed. We may not recognize those little things as decisions. But they are decisions, nonetheless.
In order to cope with the sheer volume of decisions we face daily, we go on autopilot. This autopilot is neither “good” nor “bad”. The decisions we make while on autopilot can take us closer to or further away from the kind of life we want to live.
Read MoreHow to Make the “Right” Decision
When we have a decision to make, we tend to focus on making the “right” decision.
We might spend a lot of time weighing the pros and cons of each choice. Our emotions are in turmoil as we think over and over, “what if I make the wrong choice?”
After all, you don’t want to make the “wrong” choice! What if you marry the “wrong” person or choose the “wrong” career? What if you choose to live in the “wrong” place or buy the “wrong” house?
Notice that I’m using quotation marks around the words “right” and “wrong” here.
That’s because these words are only labels about our opinion about the outcome of the decision.
So what could we do instead?
The Art of Conscious Living Weekend Retreat
I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming Columbus Day weekend retreat hosted at the beautiful Wiawaka Holiday House, a historical retreat center on the shores of Lake George in upstate New York. Depending on Mother Nature, we might be there in time to see the stunning fall foliage surrounding this lake in the Southern Adirondack Mountains! During this four day weekend retreat, we’ll be exploring the Art of Conscious Living in depth.
Read MoreWhy We Need Conscious Communication
Communication is one of the most important skills we can learn. Good communication improves our relationships, but also makes our conversations with others more pleasant and less stressful. Especially conversations about politics, religion, and other topics where people tend to disagree. Why We Need Conscious Communication Arguing never works. And by “works,” I…
Read MoreShift Your Language to Improve Your Relationships
Our language reveals how we see the world and our role in it. When we become conscious of how we express ourselves, it’s easier to identify the places where we abandon our power. Our personal power resides in each of us—we can’t “give it away.” When we don’t use our power, we look outside…
Read MoreAn opportunity to step away
The Art of Conscious Living Retreat is an opportunity to step away from the business of our everyday life so we can go deep within. After reflection and healing we emerge ready to return to our life feeling awake and energized. We tend to get caught up with the demands of everyday life only to…
Read MoreThe 5 Principles of Conscious Living
Conscious living isn’t the easiest path. It is simply the path that leads to happiness, meaning, and fulfillment.
Though this path is simple in many ways, it can also take some time to master.
If you’re looking for a way to dip your toes into this way of living but feel overwhelmed, good news! I’ve distilled conscious living down into five principles that cover the basics of this path.
Of course, these principles aren’t the whole path, but they are enough to get you started so you can start living a life of peace, meaning, and fulfillment.
Read More“Nurture in Nature” – An Interview with Louise Finlayson
Nature is one of our greatest opportunities to connect with ourselves, the world, and each other. I love to practice mindfulness outdoors! It’s also one of the best places to connect with and nurture our children. I was recently interviewed Tania Maloney on the Nurture in Nature series, and it was a wonderful conversation!…
Read MoreQuestions to Find Your Purpose
Do you have a sense of purpose in your life? Many of us get so caught up with the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we lose sight of the big picture. Taking time to think about what is your life about is important. When we have a sense of purpose, our lives…
Read MoreGet in a state of Blue Mind this summer
Did you know that there is an official term for our natural enjoyment of water?
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