The Peaceful Blog
Choosing Compassion: The Power of a One-Day Mindfulness Experiment
In a world filled with digital noise and everyday friction, real peace starts with a simple choice. Years ago, over 111 million people tuned into the Super Bowl half-time show to see a massive, vibrant stadium message light up: Believe in Love.
Benefits of a Morning Yoga Practice
Early bird or night owl? No matter your sleep style, discover how a mindful morning yoga routine can dramatically lower stress and boost daily focus.
Do you growl in the morning like a big bear, or do you rise from sleep easily?
How to Use Breathing Breaks for Better Focus
Overwhelmed by a non-stop workday? Discover how taking short, mindful "breathing breaks" can lower stress, reverse burnout, and naturally boost your daily productivity.
How to Choose Joy When Stressed
Is it spending quality time with your favorite people? Getting your body moving with exercise? Soaking up the sun as you watch a beautiful sunrise? Maybe it’s smiling, rewatching your favorite movie, taking a peaceful walk on the beach, dancing, or meditating. It could even be as simple as going to sleep just 30 minutes earlier, listening to a hilarious podcast, or taking a grounding yoga class with a teacher who inspires you.
Power Your Morning: The 7-Day Breakfast Experiment for Better Focus
The report is due in two hours. Or perhaps you’ve in the middle of a mid-term. Or you’re making sales calls. Suddenly, bam! Around 10:30 a.m. you hit a wall. All you want to do is look out the window.
Hmmm..what did you eat for breakfast?
Practicing appreciation can dissolve the boundary of fear
Appreciation is defined as recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. It is said that when you practice appreciation on a daily basis, it will become a habit so you can attract more joy and abundance in your life.
Energy Begets Energy
At one time or another we all wish we had the energy to do everything we’d like to do. For example, “I want to work out but I have no energy and I’m too tired”, “I want to eat healthier but I’m afraid if I eat less I’ll have even less energy than I do now.” We all acknowledge that energy begets energy. Everything that we are and all that surrounds us is comprised of energy.
5 Ways to Avoid Portion Distortion
Quick Quiz on Serving Size: How many portions are in a bag of snack-size whole grain crackers? Or a small bottle of locally-pressed juice? Or a lunchbox pack of granola bars?
Hint: it’s not “one” serving size. Often, the above products contain two or two-and-a-half servings per package.
The Hugging Saint
Do you miss hugs as much as I do? I’m a hugger. I love giving and receiving hugs. I love the ability to squeeze someone tight enough with a hug and let them know that they are loved.
Why We Need Harmony, Not Balance
Stressed trying to balance a busy schedule in Malverne, NY? Discover why seeking life harmony—not work-life balance—is the true secret to satisfaction and mental wellness.
The Underrated Power of Walking: Why You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps
Think you need 10,000 steps for optimal fitness? Discover the science-backed mental and physical benefits of daily walking, plus an optimized routine to get moving today.
Use this yoga sequence to boost your mood
In yoga there are a few different practices that can help to boost your mood. Breathwork or Pranayama can be a way to give your body and mind a charge of energy. It’s like when you plug in your mobile phone to charge the battery; yogic breathing is plugging into and increasing your energy.
The Winter Solstice Reset: Creating a Holiday Self-Care Survival Kit
December is a beautiful time of the year, often filled with festive joy, celebrations, and gatherings. However, it is also a season when our lives become incredibly busy, and routines turn hectic. Between managing travel plans, coordinating infinite preparations, and attending holiday events, our personal energy can easily run completely empty.
5 Things to be grateful for in this moment
If someone asked you, right now, to say or write down five things that you are grateful for in this moment, what would your five things be?
In November, around Thanksgiving, we can naturally and easily say we are grateful, or thankful – But what about other times of the year? What if gratitude became a daily practice?
Beyond the Guilty Pleasure: The Surprising Health Benefits of Daily Dark Chocolate
Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group.
Well, not really—but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious—many people eat chocolate at least several times a week.
Which begs the question…
Is Chocolate Good for You?
A powerful piece of advice: “Start Streaking.”
Three months after the suboccipital craniectomy, I went to see the Neurosurgeon who performed the operation. His advice to me was: “Start Streaking.” He explained that he’s been streaking for eight years. And no, my doctor was not suggesting that I exercise naked. His streak was going on the treadmill for 40 minutes a day (he started with 20 minutes and has worked up to 40 minutes).
Flaxseed, what is it? Mindful Nutrition
Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is called a “super-food” or a nutritional powerhouse because it’s packed with nutrients. Rich in dietary fiber and high in quality protein, flaxseed is a good source of lignans which may reduce cancer risk. Also, high in Omega 3 fatty acids, flaxseed improves good cholesterol and may lower blood pressure. Fortunately, flaxseeds are not only healthy, but also tasty and have a mild nutty flavor.
Somatic Healing: The Surprising Link Between Forgiveness, Mindfulness, and Your Relationship with Food
Have you ever downed an entire package of chips, crackers, or cookies? Ate pizza or cake until you felt sick? Drank more coffee or wine than your body wanted?
Do you remember how you were feeling at the time?
Peacefully flowing into fall
I have to admit that I resist flowing into fall. For as long as I can remember, at the end of the summer, I’ve been sad to see summer end. Summer has always been my favorite season. I celebrate my birthday at the beginning of summer. Spending day and/or night at the beach in summertime brings me true joy. I have also enjoyed the slower pace that summertime brings. Some people dislike the hot temperatures of the summer. But compared to the cold weather, I’ve always enjoyed the warmer temperatures of the summer. It’s no wonder I’ve resisted the transition from summer to fall.
Finding Your Happy Place: How to Cultivate Joy Mindfully Everyday
We have all heard the timeless wisdom that true happiness lies within us. Yet, as we navigate the complexities of daily life, we often find ourselves needing an external anchor—a specific place or environment that awakens our inner peace and serves as our dedicated "happy place."