Happy 2017! It is a new year filled with possibilities.
So the big question is...
What do you desire in 2017?
Have you taken time to reflect on this?
(if you haven't, it's not too late!)
Mindful Monday: When you are in the flow
Mindful Monday: [GIFT INSIDE] For you and your family to feel peace + calm
Mindful Monday: Is Your Mental Checklist Controlling You?
Mindful Monday: Tis the season to be...jolly, sad and stressed.
Mindful Monday: When someone takes YOUR parking spot!
I know this is a VERY deep topic today and something we can all relate to.
When someone takes YOUR parking spot!
It happened to me on Black Friday. I went to the mall. (I forgot it was Black Friday. Oops!) and the parking lot was packed. I kept circling around to find a spot and finally I found one. So I put my blinker on and I waited (it felt like forever) until the person pulled out.
{Video} Mindful Monday: Do you want peace? Stop searching for it.
Mindful Monday: Out of 16 waking hours how often are you fully present?
Ok - I have a question for you...
Out of 16 waking hours how much of that time are you fully present?
a couple of hours, a couple of minutes
When you wake up in the morning, are you present as you start your day? Having a shower, eating, getting dressed?
Or is your mind already at work, and a mental checklist is running through your head telling you all of the things you have to do.
Mindful Monday: Now observe your breath. You’re in the present!
Mindful Monday: This is what I learned from a 6 year old....
I recently bought a painting. The artist picked it out just for me and I absolutely love it. It's called 'Super Star' and everytime I look at it it makes me smile.
Who's the artist? My great-niece Annie.
Annie is 6 years old and she took it upon herself to organize her own art show to raise money for a children's hospital. Pretty incredible, right?!
Mindful Monday: Are you addicted to being busy?
Mindful Monday: What area of your life are you tolerating?
I don't know about you, but I love this time of year. While all seasons offer their own beauty, there’s something magical about Fall.
I take a walk almost every day along the river. The colours, the air, the beauty - it is so peaceful. For me, spending time in nature is a great way to relax and be in the moment.
Mindful Monday: I learned this from my coach...
I don't know about you, but I have spent years over complicating everything. Now...I'm way more interested in keeping things simple.
So of course I want to share this with you!
Neuroscience has now proven that practicing mindfulness changes the structure of your brain. That's pretty amazing, don't you think?!
How does this change happen? By making one simple choice at a time.
Mindful Monday: Thoughts aren't the problem. Thinking is.
Mindful Monday: Have anxiety? You’re not alone.
Do you ever have anxiety or know someone who does?
I sure do. Anxiety is on the rise.
For years I had anxiety and it was all-consuming. My mind was going non-stop, and it was constantly worried about when my next anxiety attack was going to be. This worry and obsession with my anxiety created MORE anxiety in the body. It became a vicious cycle and it was so frustrating!
Things began to change when I started to meditate.
Mindful Monday: Are you 'shoulding' on yourself?
Mindful Monday: Is life fun or REALLY serious?
I've been wondering lately....where did all the fun go??
We live in a society that all too often associates being a responsible grown up with being super serious and not very fun.
As a result, a lot of times we take ourselves and life WAY too seriously.
We laugh less.
We have fun less.
And we stress more.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Do you ever feel alone? We all have THIS in common....
From Diane's Kitchen - Diane’s Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Diane’s Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
My new creation!
If you love lemon and coconut you will love these.
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (or your choice: pumpkin, almond, cashew)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup maple syrup (or your choice: honey etc.)
1/2 cup almond butter (or your favourite nut butter)
4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sea salt
Additional Coconut – to roll balls in.
Blend all ingredients in the food processor or blender until mixture forms a ball. Pinch off small amounts and form into bit-sized balls. Roll in more unsweetened coconut. Store in air-tight container and refrigerate. Will stay fresh for a few weeks.
