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, 20233 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
Apr 29, 20222 min
Just STOP Already
S.T.O.P. Stop Take a breath Observe Proceed If I had to pick just one practice to share, it might be STOP. I use this all. the. time. At...
Susan West
Feb 23, 20221 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20211 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 6, 20211 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, 20211 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, 20211 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, 20211 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, 20211 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, 20212 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
Jan 14, 20211 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, 20202 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...
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