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Broaden your vision, but stay in the now

by wellnesswith | Jul 19, 2019

We do things today that directly affect our basic human reflexes and actually shrink our field of vision. Whether it’s obsessing about a problem or hyperfocusing on our phone, our field of vision, posture and overall health is affected.

How to be a Positive Support When Someone in Your Life is Affected by Suicide

by wellnesswith | May 29, 2019

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and it's time we talk specifically about how to be a positive support when someone in your life is affected by suicide.

Stop, Collaborate and Listen

by wellnesswith | Apr 15, 2019

No, this will not be a cheesy throwback to the Vanilla Ice era, but rather an important concept we often forget. A wise yogi once stressed that we must collaborate versus trying to control outcomes. In other words, we have to realize that we cannot control...

WARNING! The untethered mind is not a safe place.

by wellnesswith | Mar 21, 2019

WARNING! The untethered mind is not a safe place. Letting the mind wander for too long can lead to: A feeling of being overwhelmed on what lies ahead Unnecessary anxiety around things that may or may not happen Fear of the future as you struggle to control the present...

Be in your body and listen.

by wellnesswith | Mar 14, 2019

Do you find it impossible to pause when angry? As though a fire is raging in your mind that you can’t extinguish. You try to take a calming breath, but your adrenaline won’t let you slow down. When you lay in bed, do your thoughts run rampant? Like you are rapidly...

Book Recommendation for Healing & Calm

by wellnesswith | Jan 10, 2019

As a therapist and yoga teacher in Geneva, IL, I frequently refer to Jillian Pransky’s mindfulness practices. Her teachings lend to epiphanies and her meditations are profound.

Why Mindfulness Makes Me Cringe

by wellnesswith | Dec 12, 2018

Mindfulness is the psychological process of paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Committed practice of this skill supports the development of a deeper understanding of the mind, and a more accepting and compassionate relationship to their internal and external experiences.

Faith: complete trust and confidence. A meditation to cultivate.

by wellnesswith | Dec 10, 2018

This guided meditation will serve to remind you of faith that is already alive within you. Use it as often as you need it.

Ocean Meditation

by wellnesswith | Nov 12, 2018

Follow this 6 minute guided meditation to soak in life moment-by-moment. As you listen, if you sense any discomfort just refocus back on the meditation.

Pause and Take a Breath

by wellnesswith | May 10, 2018

Practice “Pause for Breath.” If you find you’d like to practice for longer, use the same method, but count up to 5 AND back down from 5.

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