Mindful Pose

Kelly McGonigal's video from my post 2 weeks ago explained why these are myths. What do you feel is your go-to (healthiest) stress technique? I would love to hear from your comments. resource: https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-myths

Happy Spring!  Cherry Blossoms, Jennifer Lindsey Spring officially arrived yesterday, slowly stretching its toes to awaken and bring us healing sunshine. It is a season of change, renewal and balance as day and night are equal in length. As we move into Spring and dust off the cobwebs in our minds and around the house, perhaps we can take a moment to notice the changes going on around us. What do you notice? Are the trees starting come out of hibernation? Is the sun a little brighter? As we notice the small changes happening around us, maybe we notice some small changes happening within us. I have noticed a feeling of eagerness within lately, an itch to get out and enjoy being outdoors. It is funny how the same view out of the same window can suddenly look so different, so inviting. Our perspective truly shapes how we see the world, and maybe we don't realize how those views are changing what we see until we have already arrived at some conclusion. This is where mindful...

How will you frame your next stressful situation? Perception. Perspective. Awareness.   What if we shift ours, just a little, so that we can live with ease. We all have some degree of stress in our daily lives, so the more we learn about it the better we can learn ways to adapt. Each of us handles stress differently; some ways are healthy and, well, some not so healthy. Whether it is daily life or major stress events, the cumulative impact of stress affects our health. Our perception of stress can ultimately be our greatest ally. Understanding stress and maybe adopting tools like meditation and mindfulness could help us. The Greater Good Science Center at Berkley explains, "Psychologists have identified key variables that determine whether stress ultimately affects us positively or negatively are: Our Perception of stress The meaning we attach to it Our ability to cope with uncertainty and ambiguity The degree of control we have over the circumstan...

JenniferLindsey® How to Meditate? Since we looked at the benefits of meditation, I thought it might be a good idea to include a quick meditation. This breathing meditation is based on part of what I just learned in my Mindfulness Certification training at Dallas Yoga Center. You can sit, lie down, walk, or even practice yoga postures to meditate. There is no one right method for everyone. Some people find it frustrating to start with a 20 minute session, so  most suggest starting with just a few minutes a day. Our minds begin to wander, our bodies are not used to sitting quietly and reflecting causing all sorts of emotions and responses to bubble to the surface - this is a natural part of the journey - if this happens, just notice your response without making any judgments and return to your breath. Here is a basic 1 minute meditation break that you can do (almost) anywhere. I have found that setting a timer, perhaps a quiet one on your phone, is the best ...