Maybe yours is caregiving. Maybe you’re parenting. Maybe you’re in the middle of a demanding project at work. Maybe you’re supporting someone you love through a difficult time – or grieving something yourself. And maybe it happens to be several things piled on top of each other. It’s what I refer to as “A High-Load Season”.
So I'm about to offer a flavour of Mindfulness that doesn't require much longer than it takes to heat up that cup of coffee. Because contrary to the way it's sometimes branded – even small, intentional pockets of Mindfulness sprinkled into your day can have a pretty profound impact on your emotional well-being. And your resilience.
So what is “silent stress”? It’s generally defined as the subtle, accumulated – and often unnoticed – tension that can build up as a result of the stressful things in life. Bottled up emotions… financial difficulties… over-work… health issues… or just being super-busy. The problem is that unlike a major breakdown or obvious overwhelm, it quietly creeps in under our radar.
A cozy conversation about crunchy leaves, comfort food, and reclaiming rest.
The beauty of Mindfulness is that you can do it anytime, anywhere, whether that’s brushing your teeth, walking the dog, sipping your tea, or even washing dishes (more on that in a minute!).
Use of MRI technology in research shows that particular areas of our brains react in positive ways in response to regular mindfulness practice.