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
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Q&A: What does your mindfulness practice look like?
During a recent workshop someone asked me what my mindfulness practice looked like. I noticed I had a hard time answering. In part...
Susan West
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
Mindfulness is as effective as medication to decrease anxiety
A recent clinical trial(1) compared the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and a first-line SSRI medication...
Susan West
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
Be BRAVE
Nourish yourself to be present and experience the holiday season. B(e) R(aditate) A(llow) V(alidate) E(njoy) Meditate BRAVE. Wishing you...
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
- 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
- Jan 27, 2022
- 2 min
Mangling Magazines: Bringing your intentions and values to life in a vision board
I first tried creating a vision board at a workshop at a friend's house several years ago. It was kind of a bust. I hadn't done any...
Susan West
- Jan 24, 2022
- 2 min
To do, or to be? That is the question.
I spent many years ignoring January, resolute in my resistance to declare any resolutions, suspicious of cultural pressure. And, yet, I...
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
- 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
- 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...
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