Train for Life

Category: Curiosity

  • Welcome December

    This month, discover peaceful moments together with friends and family.

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Hear to be Heard Do you have trouble getting your point across at times? It can take two to tangle. Try acknowledging the other person’s feelings first, even if you disagree with his or her stance. What can you do to suspend your judgment and listen to understand?             Reference Woo, J. (2023).…

  • Welcome November

    This month, look for the good in the world.

  • Welcome October

    Find ways to calm your busy mind this month.

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Take the Elevator Down Are you feeling overwhelmed?  It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, depressed, confused, or simply blah. Life is a journey of a full spectrum of feelings, emotions, thoughts, and experiences. That’s what makes life interesting and engaging! It is often said, through our struggles and darkest moments, the light is found. But, in…

  • Welcome September

    Seek reasons to be hopeful this month.

  • Mindful Monday

    Beautiful Oops When you think you have made a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to make something beautiful. -Barney Saltzberg If  you were a comedian, how would you turn your blunder into a stand-up/skit? If you were an artist, how would you draw your mistake? If you were a dancer, how would you choreograph your…

  • Welcome August

    This month focus on giving and receiving more.

  • Mindful Monday

    How to Get Unstuck Rumination leads to repetitive and reactive thought patterns.  Positive emotionality can help to broaden your focus and options. What memory or emotion are you dwelling on? Identify a positive emotion that will motivate you to change or accept your situation. Some examples include, gratitude, hope, curiosity, joy, or confidence.    …

  • Mindful Monday

    Curb Your Distractions Distractions are helpful when you need a (mental) break. However, they can also be procrastination in disguise. How to spot the difference: How am I feeling? What am I avoiding? What am I afraid of?           Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/