It's natural to have a game plan—maybe even a blueprint—for our children. But when things get tough, can you go loose? It might be the key to accepting everything from a fresh dent in the car door to larger issues that come up.
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Mindfulness is disruptive, says Patricia Rockman, because it changes how we pay attention to things, and ultimately, our experience of the world. Here are mindfulness techniques that can help you shift your focus.
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Often, we feel the urge to shield our kids from the harsh realities around us. But sometimes the best gift we can give them isn't "safety," but a set of tools to deal with difficult feelings and the true nature of the world.
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A little gentleness and taking a few moments to pay attention to the body can have a strong impact on how the rest of the day unfolds.
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All you need is a single breath.
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Bronnie Ware: What I learned working in palliative care and how meditation saved me.
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Mice in your kitchen, ants at the picnic, screaming children, losing your temper, grouchy boss—life is full of imperfections. And yet it’s uncanny how hard we try to keep everything tidy and together. In fact, when we start to loosen up our habits of perfectionism we discover strength and resilience within.
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Restless, impulsive, distracted, forgetful: we all experience those things. But for 16 million Americans, this cocktail of brain struggles can do real harm. What is ADHD? Do you have it? What can be done?
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Mindfulness can help transform your trek from boring and frustrating to relaxing and playful.
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What feels like "enough"? Carley Hauck explores how to build a healthier relationship to the things we're attached to—and the things we desire.
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