The Practice of Tai Chi and How It Can Boost Wellness
On warm days it is not uncommon to see groups of people gathered in the park engaging in the flowing, choreographed set of tai chi movements. In fact, it is almost like a dance, and each sequence has both dignity and beauty. As this practice has become widely […]
What It Means to Be Mindful and Why It Is So Essential
To one degree or another, we are all mindful.
It is impossible to live a life without having moments of focused attention and attunement. However, those moments can be rarer than we like to admit. It is easy in the busyness of daily life to […]
Three Alternatives to Meditation That Will Boost Your Health
Meditation provides an impressive array of wellness benefits. In fact, it reduces stress, improves sleep, increases feelings of well-being, and even lowers blood pressure. (1) Its power comes from its effect on […]
The Five Workplace Wellness Programs Employees Actually Want
Workplace wellness programs are a hot topic and for good reason. Increasingly, employers acknowledge their role in promoting or negatively impacting their workers’ health.
Because many people spend half their time at work, the culture companies create determines their employees’ well-being. […]
Your Brain on Meditation
One of the most powerful effects of meditation lies in how it changes the brain. When practiced regularly, meditation improves how the mind functions to manage emotions and intense feelings. It also releases endorphins that promote […]
Why You Need More Empathy and How to Develop It
The ability to relate and empathize with other people is essential to social and emotional wellness. Healthy individuals can build strong social support by connecting deeply with people they care about. In fact, empathy is a […]
Four Things You Should Be Doing to Keep Your Memory Fresh
We like to think our memory works similarly to making a grocery list. All we have to do is jot down the things we don’t want to forget. Perhaps the writing fades over time, but the notes are there somewhere, holding an accurate account of what we experienced.
Unfortunately, […]
What It Means to Be Present and Why It Matters
It is not uncommon for each day to feel like a race or a checklist where we move from one task to the next as quickly as possible. There are a lot of demands on our time and attention. In order to juggle it […]
