Posts Tagged ‘conscious living’
The Power of Conscious Giving
I recently taught my annual New Year’s Reflection workshop, and one of my favorite parts of that workshop is reflecting on the previous year. In this workshop, I asked…
Read MoreWhat Does Growth Really Mean?
We hear a lot about growth state in mental health and wellness spaces, but how do we define growth? Some people think of growth as moving toward perfection, but…
Read MoreInstead of New Year’s Resolutions, Try This
2021 is drawing to a close. The new year is on the horizon, and many of us are thinking about what we want to do in 2022. We might think…
Read MoreHow to Look Forward to a Mindful Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us! For many of us, we approach the holidays with dread and consider it a time full of expectations, extra work, triggers, and conflict.…
Read MoreFocus on What You Want in Order to Create it for Yourself
Many of us wait for life to happen to us and hope we get what we want. We don’t take responsibility for our lives and our experience. Now, of…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Boundaries
There’s a lot of talk about boundaries in the self-help and mindfulness spheres lately. Some of us don’t set boundaries at all, so a lot of the literature out…
Read MoreHow Minding Your Own Business Helps You Grow
One of the first concepts I teach students in my retreats and workshops is the importance of minding your own business. At first, “mind your own business” might sound harsh,…
Read MoreThe Basics: What is Consciousness?
If we want to live a more mindful, peaceful, and joyful life, it’s important to first learn what we’re aiming for. I call this way of thinking and living…
Read MoreConscious Living is Not the Same as Being Passive
One common misconception I frequently hear about conscious living is that it is passive, selfish, or that it makes us complacent. Often, when we hear about consciousness or conscious…
Read MoreHow to Accept Criticism Gratefully (or at Least, Gracefully) Part 2
In the previous article, we discussed the difference between consciously accepting feedback and unconsciously reacting to feedback. But what if you feel the feedback is truly harsh? What if…
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