The Perils of "Afternoon Brain"
Want to preserve your ability to make more thoughtful decisions? Give your brain a break. Sounds pretty intuitive, right? Research...
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M2 Mindfulness Blogs
Susan West
- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Show Up to the Live Class!
All digital delivery is not created equal. At least not when it comes to stress reduction for online mindfulness training programs....
Susan West
- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
The Upside of Contagion
In a recent study at Coca-Cola Iberia in Madrid, researchers measured the impact of acts of kindness in the workplace. They found that...
Susan West
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Go In to Peace Out
Looking for an innovative way to invite connection and show appreciation this holiday season? M2 announces “Go In to Peace Out,” a...
Susan West
- Oct 6, 2021
- 1 min
"I can see how this will help me."
I Ioved meeting this sweet couple at Swift Transportation Driver Appreciation Week. He's a driver; she's his new wife. When she learned...
Susan West
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Mindfulness Myth Debunked with "Every little bit counts."
Check out Gerardo's smile. He had heard about the many benefits of mindfulness practice, but he never tried it "because the influencers...
Susan West
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Beginner's Mind, "I like trying new things"
"I like trying new things." -Wes, Swift Transportation Driver "Thanks for showing me something new." -Robert, Swift Transportation Driver...
Susan West
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
M2 Is Back on the Road
Choosing to meet people in person is a decision we made while navigating a thought-storm of concerns and doubt-- for safety and health,...
Susan West
- Jun 24, 2021
- 1 min
The Power of Play
Play is for everyone, of all ages. You know why? Because it’s fun. And because it’s good for your health and well-being. Play is good for...
Susan West
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
Anxiety and Depression on the Rise
You already know the pandemic has taken a toll on how your employees feel. Many are experiencing burnout, increased stress, anxiety and...
Susan West
- Jan 14, 2021
- 1 min
M2 is 3!
M2 is 3! And that milestone inspired some reflecting. As many of us personally experienced, M2’s year was totally different than I...
Susan West
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
A Holiday Gift for our Community
Please join me for a virtual mindfulness workshop or two. They are FREE, my holiday gift to you.
Susan West
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
Loneliness and mindfulness
Recently I read Together by Dr. Vivek Murthy, an exploration of our deep, instinctual need to participate in community and bond with...
Susan West
- Oct 27, 2020
- 1 min
Gratitude Attitude vs Fresh Hell
Our neural biology is hardwired to notice and dwell on the negative. It’s an evolutionary “scanning for threats and saber-tooth tigers”...
Susan West
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
Overwhelmed by work and school at home? You've got this, a few moments at a time.
Whether your child is 1 or 21, “back to school” choices this fall feel thoroughly suboptimal. How do we prioritize among physical health,...
Susan West
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Mindfulness of Bias
I’m noticing I feel insecure about how to respond to some of the challenges we are facing. I know my values and intentions are to speak...
Susan West
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
Keep calm and quarantine on
Life sure hasn’t gotten any easier the last couple weeks. The “new normal” is characterized by uncertainty, heightened emotional states,...
Susan West
- Feb 10, 2020
- 1 min
Are you ready for the anti-challenge?
Phew. We made it through the whole January “New Year/New You” thing. Are we feeling triumphant, unscathed or defeated? Maybe a little of...
Susan West
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
From SWAT to Sit
Sometimes careers take an unexpected turn. Ed Morales, Gilbert police officer and former SWAT team member and U.S. Marine, spent most of...
Susan West
- Apr 30, 2019
- 2 min
Let's Make This the New Normal
May is Mental Health Month. 1 in 5 people will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. But despite its prevalence, many of us...
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