I’ve talked with quite a few people in recent months who are making regular time in their life for digital detoxes where they refrain from using tech devices such as smartphones, televisions, computers, tablets, and social media sites for a period of time to focus on real-life social interactions without distractions & let go of […]
Happy New Year everyone! Being it is the start of a brand new year, I know many people are looking for new ways to strengthen their health & well being in 2018 and losing weight & eating healthier are likely at the top of that goal list. Mindful Eating is a healthy living strategy that is […]
How you living? I watched a very powerful inspirational video recently by minister & motivational speaker Dr Rick Rigsby that highlighted the importance of asking ourselves this important question early & often. Life is busy & sometimes we live our day to day routine attending to the commitments of family, friends, school, work, community, etc. on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you know there are many health benefits we can receive when we give to others? Studies show that helping others or engaging in altruistic behavior (unselfish regard for others ) can positively impact our lives personally, professionally, mentally, emotionally, physically and socially. A 2013 study published in the American Journal of Public Health shows that helping […]
Wellness in the workplace starts with wellness in our workforce. Healthier, happier employees leads to greater productivity – a win / win for everyone. And when we’re talking about workplace wellness we are, as this recent article in Entrepreneur suggests, talking about the human impact – people. Workers are the core of our workforce, and […]
Here at Foundations we are big fans of gratitude! Research shows that expressing gratitude can help improve our health in so many different ways – physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, personally & professionally. Happier Human provides a more specific list of the many health benefits being grateful can offer: While expressing gratitude by no means is a […]
A basic tenet of Mindfulness is that we can become aware of and respond to intense emotion in different ways. The way in which we attend to our thoughts & feelings when experiencing a life event shapes our reality – it is not what happens to us that makes us who we are, but rather […]
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