by Ali Barnum | Jan 25, 2023 | Anxiety, Awareness, Coping, Health, Meditation, Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a mental state of awareness that involves paying attention to the present moment, without judgment. It is about living in the present and letting go of any stress or worries about the past or future. The practice of mindfulness has its roots in Eastern...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 8, 2023 | Coping, Happiness, Mindfulness, Values
What would it be like to schedule moments of joy in your life? We schedule in all of our activities and appointments such as doctor’s visits, sports practices and even work obligations. Why not joy? Often, we are so busy running from one activity to the next that our...
by Ali Barnum | Nov 27, 2022 | Mindfulness, Organization, Skills
It’s easy to find yourself in a slump, struggling to motivate to complete tasks and chores, especially in the cold winter months. Unfortunately, there are always tasks you need to do. Cleaning, paying bills and running errands are all necessary tasks, even if we don’t...
by Ali Barnum | Nov 23, 2022 | Culture, Gratitude, Intention, Mindfulness
As we enter December, we naturally gravitate to end of the year reflection. Our successes, failures, losses, wins, and memories come to mind. Taking a moment to consider the year that we will soon leave behind gives an opportunity to feel pride in our accomplishments...
by Ali Barnum | Nov 18, 2022 | Health, Intention, Meditation, Mindfulness
For those who struggle with anxiety, it’s easy to find yourself focusing on the future. You think about what could happen, what’s going to happen and all the tasks on your to-do list. We’re often so worried about the things that are coming that we lose sight of the...
by Ali Barnum | Oct 28, 2022 | Anxiety, Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Organization, Support
What is ADHD and how does it show up? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is caused by brain differences that directly affect attention and behavior in individuals. People with ADHD find it harder to focus and are more likely to feel restless, bored, or...
