The Mindful Blog

I remember the day when one of my teachers, who is also a PhD Psychologist, told me I desperately needed to do a Body Scan meditation every day. I was in an incredible amount of body pain from the fibromyalgia and hip dysplasia. The thought of engaging with that pain felt overwhelming. I hated my body almost as much as I hated myself at that time. But I also knew that turning away and self medicating from the mind and body pain was making things much worse. Unhealthy habits m

My personal journey with self-compassion has not been an easy one. It began in 2012 with 2 life changing health problems that happened at...

Life can feel overwhelming at times. The constant rush, the endless to-do lists, and the noise around us can make it hard to find peace. I have found that weaving simple mindfulness exercises into my daily routine brings a gentle calmness that stays with me throughout the day. These moments of presence help me reconnect with myself and the world around me. If you are looking for ways to reduce stress, nurture emotional well-being, and grow personally, I invite you to explore

When life feels overwhelming, I often find myself returning to two gentle practices that bring me peace: mindfulness and self-kindness. These two qualities, when combined, create a powerful synergy that nurtures the heart and calms the mind. They invite us to slow down, breathe deeply, and treat ourselves with the same warmth we offer to others. This blog post explores how embracing this synergy can transform our daily experience, reduce stress, and foster emotional well-bein

Life often brings challenges that test our strength and patience. When stress builds up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from ourselves. I’ve found that embracing gentle, nurturing practices can make a profound difference. One such practice is self-kindness meditation techniques, which invite us to treat ourselves with the same warmth and care we offer to others. This approach helps build resilience, allowing us to face difficulties with greater ease and compass

Understanding Mindfulness and Self-Compassion In the beginning of my Mindful Self-Compassion journey, learning self-compassion was challenging. I didn't fully grasp what it meant. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion practices may seem simple, but they are not easy. This is partly because mindfulness is about non-conceptual awareness. We approach the world through direct experience rather than through the lens of thought. It’s not the typical way we are taught to engage with our s

In our busy lives, finding moments of peace can feel like a challenge. Yet, I have discovered that mindfulness offers a gentle, welcoming...

The journey to a calmer, more balanced life often begins with a simple truth: our mind and body are deeply connected. When we nurture...

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of calm can feel like a challenge. Yet, with mindful breathing techniques, we can gently guide...

Life often brings challenges that test our emotional strength. When faced with stress, setbacks, or moments of self-doubt, how we treat...

Be Well United Interviewed Founder Laurie Hallihan to Learn More About the Upcoming Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course. Minding...