A Toolbox to Help You Thrive During the COVID-19 Era
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by Melissa Eisler
4y ago
Who else is tired of hearing the phrase: We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times? While overused, unprecedented and uncertain are spot-on to describe this COVID-19 era. With so many more questions than answers available, guidelines changing daily, and no end in sight for this “new normal” quiet way life in the COVID-19 era, stress and anxiety become a common response. The unknowns of this global crisis make the already-difficult situation far more challenging. Why Uncertainty Is So Stressful Dan Grupe, a research associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Inv ..read more
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A Toolbox to Help You Thrive During the COVID-19 Era
Mindful Minutes
by Melissa Eisler
4y ago
Who else is tired of hearing the phrase: We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times? With so many more questions than answers available, guidelines changing daily, and no end in sight for this “new normal” quiet way life in the COVID-19 era, stress and anxiety become a common response. The unknowns of this global crisis make the already-difficult situation far more challenging. Why Uncertainty Is So Stressful Dan Grupe, a research associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Investigating Health Minds, said, “Uncertainty itself can lead to a lot of distress for humans ..read more
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20 Ways to Make Your 2020 More Mindful
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by Melissa Eisler
4y ago
Want to set a 2020 goal that will have a lasting impact on your life? (Not to mention the lives of your friends, loved ones, and coworkers…) Mindfulness practices not only help to settle stress and anxiety in the mind, they also alleviate many physical ailments and are good for your health. By adding a dose of mindfulness to your every day, you’ll reap many rewards, including an increase to your overall happiness level. The best part is that for those of us who have already set goals to lose weight, get fit, and eat healthier, mindfulness ties into those, too. Here are 20 ways to get started t ..read more
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20 Gifts that Encourage Mindfulness and Meaning
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by Melissa Eisler
4y ago
Holiday shopping can be stressful; there’s no doubt about it—especially if you don’t plan ahead. Our culture has put such pressure on us to buy and consume around the holiday season. Unnecessary stress can come from financial pressures and finding the perfect gifts, to fighting crowds and traffic. But the holiday season does not have to put such a heavy strain on your wallet, your schedule, or your sanity. Consider these gift ideas this year — gifts that encourage mindfulness, promote relaxation and a present state of being, and will have a positive impact on the giftee’s life (even if just in ..read more
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Active Listening: 5 Ways to Listen Better
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by Melissa Eisler
4y ago
Julian Treasure is an expert on sound and active listening. In this TED talk, he cites that although we spend about 60 percent of our time communicating in listening mode, we only retain 25 percent of what we hear. And as a society, we are just getting worse and worse at the craft of listening. Yet the simple act of listening – real, active listening without judgment or advice-giving – can be life changing. It’s a portal to learn, understand, grow, and connect with one another. A way to show someone you care about them and want to hear what they have to say. The difficult reality is that when ..read more
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Workplace Mindfulness: How to Practice without the Woo at the Office
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by Melissa Eisler
4y ago
Mindfulness and meditation are not synonymous. And for some people, they are incredibly different concepts and practices. While meditating can be an effortless and enjoyable practice that leads to great focus and a calm mind, for others, it can be daunting task to avoid. If you’re looking at ways to practice workplace mindfulness and want to steer clear of seated meditation and the “woo woo” spiritual undertones that some meditations have, keep reading for workplace mindfulness tips. There are many ways to cultivate a calmer, more focused state of mind at work that do not involve seated medita ..read more
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10 Sleep Podcasts That Will Elevate Your Zzzzz’s
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by Melissa Eisler
5y ago
Trouble sleeping? Whether you find yourself having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, or are just not getting restful sleep you need, you are not alone. A whopping 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. struggle with some form of sleep disorder, which is overwhelming considering how important sleep is to your physical, psychological, and emotional health. While insomnia has been a challenge for many people for many years, technology has opened up new avenues that can support a good night’s sleep. One things that can really help is listening to something relaxing as you wind down before b ..read more
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6 Ways to Overcome Decision Fatigue
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by Melissa Eisler
5y ago
It may seem liberating to live in a world where variety is abundant, choices are endless, and there are at least 17 pizza options in a two-mile radius. You have your pick, no matter what you’re in search of. However, too many decisions can negatively impact your cognitive capacity, increasing the likelihood of procrastination, making poor choices, and decreasing your willpower – setting you up to be exhausted and overwhelmed. At the end of the day if you’re feeling irritable, tired, and having trouble focusing – you may be experiencing decision fatigue. Decision fatigue is the inability to foc ..read more
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11 Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life
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by Melissa Eisler
5y ago
It can be difficult to stay mindful amid the to-dos of day-to-day life. In fact, a study at Harvard found that people spend 46.9 percent of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they are doing. This kind of mindlessness is the norm, as the mind tends to spend its time focused on the past, the future, and trying out should have’s and what if’s. The study also found that allowing the brain to run on auto-pilot like this can make people unhappy. “A wandering mind is an unhappy mind,” the researchers said. What can you do to become more mindful in your daily life? You ..read more
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