Gratitude – the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. – Oxford Dictionary National Gratitude Month is celebrated every November and focuses on the positive rather than the negative. Focusing on the positive helps improve our physical and mental well-being. As we approach the holidays, it’s the perfect time […]
Advance your Self Awareness
Self-awareness – being in tune with your emotions may sound relatively straightforward and simple. However, people tend to overestimate their level of self-awareness. Becoming more self-aware is one of the benefits of mindfulness – the practice of focusing on the here and now and accepting whatever arises in our awareness without judgement. Try practicing […]
Is your nap doing more harm than good?
Many cultures take naps during the day and as part of their daily life. In the United States, as many as a third of adults regularly partake in a midday snooze, according to the National Sleep Foundation. However, there are pros and cons on napping. Some of the benefits are catching up on a late […]