SIGH. It's good for you.
A study recently published in the journal Cell (1) reviewed the impact of three daily, 5-minute controlled breathing practices:...
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M2 Mindfulness Blogs
Susan West
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Holiday Gatherings in the Mobile Studio
Looking for a unique way to build community and bring good tidings to your workplace this holiday season? Our mobile studio will be...
Susan West
- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
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...
Susan West
- Sep 15, 2022
- 3 min
Act Swiftly
It's Driver Appreciation Week (DAW) 2022 at Swift Transportation, and we are so excited to have the privilege to support this group...
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
What Are You Paying Attention To?
What are you paying attention to right now? Notice: -Do you know where your attention is placed? -Is your attention being directed...
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
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
You Are Not Alone
We humans thrive in community. It doesn’t matter if you’re an introvert or extrovert. Studies show that tending to quality relationships...
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
- 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
- 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 27, 2020
- 1 min
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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