The power of small changes to make big results
Meditation & Mindfulness Our take is that meditation is the foundational training for almost everything in any of the sections in this guide. Meditation gives you the awareness and control over your mind that lets you make good decisions and take consistent action. Meditation skills: How to Experience Your First Insight in Mindfulness Meditation ~Marta…
If you ask every older person what they wish they knew when they were younger, they will inevitable say they could stop worrying and enjoy life. Not taking a pause now to enjoy life as it happens might be one of your biggest regrets when you grow old. Even though you know it’s important to…
Praying to a higher power is one of the most intimate and effective ways of connecting with your deepest desires. The biggest challenge in developing a prayer practice is the trouble of doing it consistently. The best way to develop a daily prayer practice is to treat it like a habit and build it like…
Morning routines help you start off the day with the right vibe. They ground you and make you feel full of energy for what’s to come next. Having a morning routine that suits your needs and schedules is an excellent way to get the most out of your day. But how to go about designing…
For years, scientists have talked about the benefits of embracing gratitude in your life. It has several health benefits, including making you more resilient, calmer and enjoying better mental health and peace of mind. But how does one make gratitude a habit? This post discusses five ways to become more grateful and make the gratitude…
“The goal of meditation isn’t to control your thoughts, it’s to stop letting your thoughts control you.” Jon Andre started practicing meditation 20 years ago as a way to find calm and reduce stress. It’s made such an impact on his life that he transitioned to becoming a meditation teacher through his work at meditationSHIFT. He…
“Meditation and aggression are completely compatible. Think about it: Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant meditate in the service of being as effectively aggressive as possible.” Jonathan Rosenfeld, Ph.D., is a Change Strategist who coaches CEOs and companies in mindful leadership, including Medium.com where he leads Leadership and Change Strategy. Jonathan is extremely passionate about building mindful workspaces…
“In the morning, I’ll roll out of bed, drink a glass of water and immediately start my practice. No email. No TV. Just water and mediation.” Steve Schlafman is a Principal at RRE Ventures, where he focuses on investing in early-stage startups including Breather (by Coach.me user Julien Smith), Giphy, and The Black Tux. He’s also…
“In the morning, I’ll roll out of bed, drink a glass of water and immediately start my practice. No email. No TV. Just water and mediation.” Steve Schlafman is a Principal at RRE Ventures, where he focuses on investing in early-stage startups including Breather (by Coach.me user Julien Smith), Giphy, and The Black Tux. He’s also…
“If I have an emotionally upsetting experience, I don’t get so derailed by it.” Dr. Kristin Neff is a leading researcher in self-compassion, “extending compassion to one’s self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering.” You tap into your self-compassion when you forgive yourself for a mistake or muster up confidence to overcome a…