As we wind down in the month of December, I’m always in awe at how fast it goes by. I thought it would be a good reminder to slow down this month, to really practice our mindfulness muscles. It’s the season of giving, so let’s give ourselves a break and remind ourselves of what we can do to really live in the moment.

Today, we will have Seena and Stuart Haines dive into mindfulness and offer strategies on how we can build our mindfulness muscles. Picture this: you're zipping through life on autopilot, not noticing the tension building in your body until you flop onto the couch at night. Sound familiar? Well, you're not alone! This episode dives headfirst into what mindfulness really means. It's a superpower that helps us pay attention to the here and now—our thoughts, feelings, and the world around us—without putting a "good" or "bad" label on it. Our brains can do amazing things, but sometimes they need a little nudge to calm down. Mindfulness isn't about shutting off our thoughts (because hello, ideas and creativity!), but it's about taming the internal chaos that can overcome us.

Recommended Resources:

Virtual Workshop: Mind Full to Mindful: Strategies to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Wellbeing Elixir Community with resources: https://www.wellbeingelixir.org/
Online Course: Wellbeing Elixir Course
Book: Real Happiness: A 28-day program to realize the power of meditation

Mindful Living: Developing Our Mindfulness Muscles

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