A practical guide to the practice of mindfulness. Find more information here.

Brene Brown has been featured on PBS, NPR, and CNN, and her TED talk on vulnerability has had over 20 million views.  She explores tough topics such as courage, boundaries, compassion, vulnerability and mindfulness in insightful and poignant ways.

Buddhist teachings offer a vivid image of the way most of our brains work.  Our common tendency to feel unsettled, distracted, restless, or confused is labeled “Monkey Mind”. To-do lists, regrets, and concerns can crowd our brain starting the moment our eyes open in the morning.

A Process for Coping with Challenging Situations in 9 Steps Recognize that there are two separate parts to a challenging situation: first, is the problem itself.  Second, is your reaction to the problem.  Separate these in your mind.

Writing down the things you’re grateful for is a great tool to help you begin to change your mindset. Instructions: 2-3 times a week, write down 3-5 things—these could be people, sensations, or experiences–for which you are grateful. Explain in detail why you are grateful for these things.

Take some time to reflect on what you have learned about Mindfulness. Instructions: Think about the many ways mindfulness can be a useful tool in improving your life. Use the space below to write down some thoughts or start a notebook.

Instructions on How to Meditate Reprinted from Waking Up, by Sam Harris Sit comfortably, with your spine erect, either in a chair or cross-legged on a cushion. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and feel the points of contact between your body and the chair or the floor.

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