Recently a new client said the following to me… “Being triggered, Ellie, c’mon, what’s there to love?!” In psychological terms, being triggered refers to an event occurring that initiates or precipitates a psychological and often physiological process. Could be someone yelling at you that, as a result, triggers your central nervous system and you begin to shake. There is a …
“What is the path of meditation? Your present-moment experience. What is your curriculum? Your life, as it is. Not somebody else’s life, not your ideal life – your life.” ~Will Kabat-Zinn I love this quote from Will Kabat-Zinn, a Mindfulness teacher out of San Francisco. He speaks to that part of us that thinks practicing meditation and mindfulness is about …
I know there are many times, like now, where I want to make sure my brain health is in it’s best working order. I rely on my beautiful grey matter a lot and I’m sure you do too. I mean the brain is your “grand conductor” that is constantly working for your mind and body. So, let’s treat it well. …
You may be the person who has back-to-back meetings all week, or you are the person who is rushing yourself and others to appointments, training, or classes. Whatever is the case for you, it seems this might be the new norm in the 21st Century. Socked in with activity. No break in our schedules. You need a time out. To …
I promise I’m not going to get you to lay out your goals for 2017! Here’s what I’m going to do instead: I’m going to get straight to the chase and tell you your attitude is key to success, in any area of your life. But you really have to understand how to create a good attitude. Your attitude is …
As a gift to you, not only have I covered some great tips on how to navigate the holiday season, I did it in a meditation! This is your Mindset Mentor giving you information in a way that your brain and consciousness (maybe even your subconscious!) will receive easily and effortlessly. Best way to face challenges and make changes 🙂 …
I have always been so interested in what makes people tick. I love sharing information with you that is current and leading edge. Why? Because I know for certain that the better you feel about yourself and your life, the better choices, decisions, relationships, careers and experiences you will have. It’s selfish really. Outer peace will ultimately come from inner …
Last time I talked to you about the benefits of being intentional in your life as a way of focusing your mind and a more likely way of staying in alignment with what you desire in your life. Intention has a present and forward feel to it, don’t you think? Today I want to expand the present and go a …
Life can get busy and hectic as you know. You can feel overwhelmed not only by your fast-paced life but also by what you perceive is going on. When this happens, your thinking gets muddy and confused, your choices are not ideal, and your emotions can get the better of you. I’ve got a fun solution for you. One way …
Some of you suffer from bouts of anxiety. Whether it’s forgetting an assignment, blanking on your boss’s name, managing the household, or not getting the results you want, you’ve all experienced that “choked” feeling. There are simple “tricks” that can help you. I came across a book by psychologist Sian Beilock, who wrote Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain …
