Self Improvement

Practicing Mindfulness Has Benefits for Adults and Children

In a stressful world, meditation and meditative moments can offer us a shield to protect us mentally as well as physically. Practicing mindfulness can benefit us whether we’re adults or children.

An Extra Blink

I’ve been thinking recently about the concept of pausing before responding.

A recent article I read in Better Homes and Gardens discusses compassion, and while it didn’t directly talk about pausing before responding, the actions it suggests that parents take require that the…

Patience & Losing the Baby Weight

As soon as I gave birth, I wanted my pre-pregnancy body back. Patience and I don’t really get along, at least when it comes to ideals I set for myself. I’m plenty patient with other people and things, like letting retirement funds slowly build over years and years…