by DrJoyce | Mar 24, 2019 | Blog
Most people are so busy and distracted at work or during their daily activities that they don’t pay attention to their emotions. They may notice stress, physical symptoms, or frustration, but they aren’t tuned in enough to consciously acknowledge their feelings or...
by DrJoyce | Mar 23, 2019 | Blog
Often we delve into our work with a “Just get it done” mind-set. We plow through the tasks mindlessly, just so we can check the item off the to-do list and move on. Rather than beginning a task in this state of numbed-out unconsciousness, take a few minutes to think...
by DrJoyce | Mar 22, 2019 | Blog
If your morning routine involves driving to work, running errands, or taking your children to school, you know how “mindless” people can be in morning rush-hour traffic and how stressful driving in your car can be. If you know that driving causes you to feel anger,...
by DrJoyce | Mar 21, 2019 | Blog
On a busy morning, the only time you might spend outside is the short walk from your house to your car. But taking a few minutes out of your morning routine to spend outside can have a profound effect on your mental and physical well-being. Numerous studies have shown...
by DrJoyce | Mar 20, 2019 | Blog
As a mindfulness habit, affirmations are positive phrases that you repeat to yourself, describing who and how you want to be, using the present tense, as though the outcome has already occurred. Establishing a positive affirmation habit first thing in the morning can...