This is something I discuss often with my clients. How we view our relationship to change is often in conflict with the process of change. Our view of change often reflects the idea of turning on a light. We flip the switch on, and we are DOING the change. We flip it off and we are NOT doing the change. But that is not how change works. Change is a process that we move through. Often when we want to make a change, we want to be at chapter 20, but really, we have to focus on the small steps Continue Reading

You do not need to empty your mind of all thoughts to become mindful or meditate. Instead, you are truly paying attention by becoming aware, watching and observing the present moment. When you step into a more mindful mental pattern, you notice the feel of the sun on your face, the smell of the summer grass or the wind rustling the leaves. You are not dwelling on what happened in the past or fretting about what the future holds, you are fully present, alive and in the HERE AND NOW. This can Continue Reading

What happens when we multitask? Often in our society, multitasking is seen as a desirable skill. It says to employers “Look this person can do ALL the things and handle several projects at once.” We multitask throughout the day when we eat while on our phone, text/ or talk on the phone when driving or think about our problems while making dinner. In reality, we are doing the exact opposite of what we are told multitasking accomplishes. When we multitask, we are not engaged mindfully in the Continue Reading