Incredibly excited as I prepare for my next speaking engagement at our intercollegiate conference. The more I learn the less I know. But I do know we are seeing clearer, measurable links between mindfulness and the everyday life experience. What specifically am I currently looking at? 1. Our capacity for empathy. 2. Our transition from reactive to proactive in everyday interactions. 3. Our resilience in high stake situations. There is a lot of discussion about complex morning routines and I will always advocate for the evening routine. Restorative sleep is key to overall regulation and mindfulness creates an important pathway to sleep. Start with 2 minutes of body scanning and breath observation, noticing your exhale match or slightly exceed the length of your inhale. Regularity and frequency of this habit is key.
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