Mindful Monday Week 15: Mindfulness of Breath, Body, Sound & Thought

Recognizing aversion, identify our triggers and relearning how to react and break negative thought and state of mind. Guided Mindfulness of breath, body sound and thought meditation. Teasedale, John, Mark Williams, and Zindel V. Segal. The Mindful Way Workbook. New York: The Guilford Press, 2014. Print. source
Bodyweight Basics: Standard Squat

Bodyweight Basics: Standard Squat – Keep your chest up and a neutral spine – Send your hips back like you’re sitting on a chair – Shift your weight into your heels, away from the balls of your feet – Keep your knees behind your toe line – Use a weight to help counterbalance, or add […]
Fat Facts – Saturated Fat What food sources contain saturated fat?

Fat Facts – Saturated Fat What food sources contain saturated fat? Source
Quarantine Fitness: 7-Minute Workout All you need is your bodyweight and 7 minu…

Quarantine Fitness: 7-Minute Workout All you need is your bodyweight and 7 minutes to get sweatin’ and boost your metabolism! Source
Do you have leftover ham from Easter? Here’s an easy recipe that you can make wi…

Do you have leftover ham from Easter? Here’s an easy recipe that you can make with your leftovers. Quiche is great because you can eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner and you can throw pretty much anything in. Check out my recipe below: Source
Mindful Monday Week 14: Recognizing Aversion

Recognizing aversion and reflecting on how you relate to unpleasant feeling. Relearn and retrain the brain to break the cycle. Finish up with a 3-minute breathing space to recenter yourself. Teasdale, John, Mark Williams, and Zindel V. Segal. The Mindful Way Workbook. New York: The Guilford Press, 2014. source
Kitchen Staple Cooking: If you have a well stocked pantry and freezer, you proba…

Kitchen Staple Cooking: If you have a well stocked pantry and freezer, you probably have everything you need for this homemade spaghetti (my personal recipe!). Try using thawed out ground meat, or use a crockpot to thaw quickly before browning. Serve with a side salad and homemade garlic bread for a complete meal! Source
Quarantine Fitness: Get Moving with a 7-Minute Workout All you need is 7 minute…

Quarantine Fitness: Get Moving with a 7-Minute Workout All you need is 7 minutes and your bodyweight to get your sweat on and boost your metabolism! Source
Food Facts – Serving Size Do you know the difference between a serving size and…

Food Facts – Serving Size Do you know the difference between a serving size and a portion size? Source
Mindful Monday Week 13: 3-Minute Breathing Space

Using the 3-Minute breathing space to anchor yourself and acknowledge and move forward from negative emotions. Creating an unpleasant experiences calendar to face those unpleasant feelings head on and recognize how they affect you in the moment, and how they affect us when they think back on them later. source
Mindful Minutes: Breath & Stretch Meditation

Mindfulness of Breathing and Stretch & Breath Meditation Background track: Pure Positive Vibes – Music Body and Spirit source
The average American walks 6,000 steps a day. How many steps does it take burn o…

The average American walks 6,000 steps a day. How many steps does it take burn off your favorite drink or treat? Source
Are you looking to set a resolution this year? Here are some ideas for some prac…

Are you looking to set a resolution this year? Here are some ideas for some practical and sustainable resolutions this year! Source
You may be stuck at home, but here’s challenge you can still do! Try a new fruit…

You may be stuck at home, but here’s challenge you can still do! Try a new fruit or vegetable every day for the month of April. Boost your immunity and your taste buds! Check out https://www.theproducemoms.com/produce-challenge/ for more details. Source
The average American walks 6,000 steps a day. How many steps does it take to bur…

The average American walks 6,000 steps a day. How many steps does it take to burn off your favorite drink or treat? Source
Improving Sleep from A to Zzz Lunch n’ Learn

How are sleep and chronic illness linked and how can you improve your sleep? Check out this month’s Lunch n’ Learn on Improving Sleep from A to Zzz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ocx4XavxCo&t=1s Source
Are you looking to set a resolution this year? Here are some ideas for some prac…

Are you looking to set a resolution this year? Here are some ideas for some practical and sustainable resolutions this year! Source
Improving Sleep from A to Zzz Lunch n' Learn

How are sleep and chronic illness linked and how can you improve your sleep? 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise brought to you by The School of Self: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXP7xk1x6lTa0qZ_YJfzSQ source
Mindful Minutes (Monday) Week 11 – Stretching Meditation

Staying connected during “social distancing”, focusing on what you can control and the mindful way stretching meditation. source
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Mindful Minutes stretching meditation Source
The average American walks 6,000 steps a day. How many steps does it take to bur…

The average American walks 6,000 steps a day. How many steps does it take to burn off your favorite drink or treat? Source
COVID-19 Resources for Mental Wellness, Physical Health, Food Delivery/Aid & Fin…

COVID-19 Resources for Mental Wellness, Physical Health, Food Delivery/Aid & Financial Support: Mindful Monday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist… Simple Habit 60 Day-Self Care Plan: https://www.simplehabit.com/topic/5e70f4268304190004693115… Simple Habit Mindful Fun for Kids: https://www.simplehabit.com/topic/5e70f8238304190004693116… Stop, Breathe & Think Meditations: https://www.stopbreathethink.com/meditations/ Calm Meditations & Mindfulness: https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath… Headspace Weathering the Storm: https://www.headspace.com/covid-19 Peloton Free 90-Day Trial: https://www.onepeloton.com/app… Daily Burn Free 60-Day […]
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, fear or uncertainty as we continue to l…
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, fear or uncertainty as we continue to learn more, self-quarantine and see daily updates on the rapid changes, please check out the resources below that are being offered by the Simple Habit app! 1. Free premium subscriptions for those in need With the fear and uncertainty around the world, […]
Are you looking to set a resolution this year? Here are some ideas for some prac…

Are you looking to set a resolution this year? Here are some ideas for some practical and sustainable resolutions this year! Source
Mindful Monday Week 10: Gathering a Scattered Mind

The Mindful Way: Coming Back to the Present & Gathering a Scattered Mind using the 3-minute breathing space. source
Mindful Way: Gathering the Scattered Mind

Mindful Monday Week 10: Gathering the Scattered Mind Source
The average American walks 6,000 steps a day. How many steps does it take to bur…

The average American walks 6,000 steps a day. How many steps does it take to burn off your favorite drink or treat? Source
Are you looking to set a resolution this year? Here are some ideas for some prac…

Are you looking to set a resolution this year? Here are some ideas for some practical and sustainable resolutions this year! Source
Mindful Monday Week 9 Pleasant Experiences Calendar

The Mindful Way Week 8: The Power of Thinking: Thoughts & Feelings, Body Scans, Breathing Meditation & Pleasant Experiences Calendar source
Mindful Way Week 9: Pleasant Experiences Calendar

Mindful Monday – Another Way of Knowing, The Power of Thinking and Pleasant Experiences Calendar Source