Self-care supports your brain for idea generation In the last couple of years I’ve made a concerted effort to treat my creative life the same way that I view physical fitness or health. It’s something to be nurtured, exercised, and trained. Rather than ascribe to the common view that only a lucky few are bestowed … Read more Three tools that fire my creativity
In our press for greater productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, there’s one tool that’s often overlooked. A collective pause. While individuals are sitting in meditation increasingly to stave off burnout, reconnect with purpose, and refresh the mind, teams also have a lot to benefit from this practice. Just two minutes of meditation to start a meeting … Read more Why every meeting should start with meditation
Teaching yoga does not immunize me from the need to learn I have a confession to make. I struggle with anxiety of the hypochondriac variety. For my entire adult life, I’ve lived with chronic migraines, a condition that has made me acutely aware of my body and its micro-sensations. The neurological condition that people equate … Read more Staying present with anxiety
When we bring awareness and attention to our habitual thoughts, we can start to shift them to support our dreams.
I sensed a giant collective exhale as we entered March. As I write this the sun is shining brilliantly and the snow is giving way to patches of green grass. Over coffee I watched a couple of cardinals dance and flit about each other perhaps making plans for an upcoming nest in our lilac tree. … Read more Breathing into March’s twists and turns