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Welcome to day 5 of the Mindfulness Challenge ! How many times have you thought, “Life will be better when…” Instead of waiting until you lose 10 pounds, get promoted, or meet the right person, accept where you are today and make the most of it. Making an effort to be present lets us enjoy our lives as they are right now. Have you been putting off a family ...
Welcome to day 4 of the Mindfulness Challenge ! Living in the moment isn’t all about being productive (although you might find that you’re able to accomplish more when you fully focus). It’s also important to make time to just be. Instead of feeling guilty for procrastinating, allow yourself 15 minutes to do what you want (read a magazine, close your ...
Welcome to day 3 of the Mindfulness Challenge ! We are masters of multitasking. Sometimes multitasking is a necessity, but whenever you can, try to focus on a single task at a time: Be fully present for one patient. Complete one to-do list item at 100%, instead of making headway on a little of each. When speaking to a friend or colleague, fully listen to ...
Welcome to day 2 of the Mindfulness Challenge ! Have you thought about how you use your smartphone? It’s the source of some of our biggest distractions. Consider practicing some of these tips: Set parameters around how often you use it. If you find yourself mindlessly scrolling Twitter before bed every night, put your phone in another room and read a ...
Welcome to the Mindfulness Challenge ! Do you ever find yourself driving home from work and afterward barely remembering the trip? Or not realizing that you already charted for a patient? When that happens, it’s because you’re going through the motions without actively thinking about them. It’s unrealistic to be fully aware of every action we take at ...
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yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!
it also works for me. I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing.
I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients.
Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!