A simple expression of gratitude can immediately lift the health & happiness of yourself and those around you. Regularly being thankful for the good things, no matter how big or small, can strengthen your health in so many different ways – mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, occupationally, intellectually. When we find things each & every day […]
The holidays can be an extra busy time of year for many – how can Mindfulness help you, your family, your business to not only manage the stress of the season but THRIVE going into the new year? Here are ‘5 Mindful Tips for Navigating Holiday Stress’ by mindful.org: 1) Demands on Time. Tip: Treat […]
Lasting behavior change is not something that comes easy for most of us humans – it takes time, patience, hard work, motivation, commitment. The truth is, if you want something bad enough you are going to have to work for it, and the process of change starts with understanding how ready (aware & motivated) are […]
I came across this article regarding the realities of Mindful Eating & wanted to share because I understand where we can feel challenged at the prospect of incorporating Mindful Eating into our lives on a regular basis. We only derive the amazing health benefits of Mindfulness & Mindful Eating if we practice regularly to reinforce […]
Here at Foundations Counseling we educate people & organizations about the numerous health benefits of Mindfulness. Living life more mindfully Moment to moment awareness in the here & now of life Noticing vs judging Responding vs reacting Wise-minded processing of events is, if practiced regularly, clinically proven to help strengthen mental, physical, emotional, social, occupational […]
Fear is a natural human response to perceived threats – we’ve been hard wired to protect ourselves since ancient times. In many areas of today’s modern world, though, we as humans are more protected from imminent harm and the body’s naturally programmed physiological response to stress (fight, flight, freeze) is something we need to be aware […]
The prefrontal cortex area of our brain processes risk and emotional response and is the most sensitive part of the brain to the detrimental effects of chronic stress. A recent Yale study finds that improving coping skills to help manage stress more effectively can be built by strengthening the brain’s physiological response – and that can be […]
Living in the present moment of life – moment to moment awareness; noticing vs judging; responding vs reacting – are basic tenets of Mindfulness, which is a purposeful way of living that can foster many positive health benefits with regular practice. The only thing we ever truly have is this very moment right now. A lot of […]
The American Psychological Association (APA) defines resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress” – or ‘bouncing back’ from difficult experiences.” Not always easy to do – ‘bouncing back’ from the difficulties and sorrows we experience in life – but critical if we want to […]
How we feel physically can be a big indicator of how we are doing mentally and emotionally. When we feel physically unwell – headache, stomachache, backache, chest pain, etc. – it may mean we are experiencing psychosomatic illness where physical pain is caused by mental or emotional issues. Chronic physical illness may be rooted in deep […]
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