Happy Spring! The last few weeks, I've been very busy traveling. A little personal retreat time in the Poconos followed by a week in the Berkshires for my Positive Psychology year long program. Take a look at my books... As a life-long-learner, I thrive in a learning environment and I'm excited to share this journey with you as I delve deep into the Science of Happiness and Well-Being.
It's not easy to know what we need and then carve out that time for ourselves. Sometimes we wait and learn the hard way. Something I know for sure...When we fill ourselves up, everyone benefits. We have more to give and then giving comes more easily from our overflow. What fills YOU up and are you doing it?
It's not easy to know what we need and then carve out that time for ourselves. Sometimes we wait and learn the hard way. Something I know for sure...When we fill ourselves up, everyone benefits. We have more to give and then giving comes more easily from our overflow. What fills YOU up and are you doing it?
I know that being in nature revitalizes my spirit. Retreating and getting out of routine fuels my whole being. Mountains inspire me. Quality time with loved ones fills me up. Alone time is an absolute must too. Learning new things is exciting and stimulating for me.
I practice what I preach and I preach what I practice. Recently on my Pocono retreat, the spa had a power napping class everyday after lunch. Like a group siesta, twenty five of us laid on yoga mats on the floor with blankets and eye pillows for 30 minutes. We were guided through visualization into deep relaxation. Downtime isn't easy in our culture. Taking this home and giving myself and others permission to REST.
Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCLA lays out a model for the 7 different ways to spend our time for optimal health. Take a look at this brilliant approach of how we can become mindfully aware of our time in order to create more wellness, resilience and happiness.
Sleep time - Do you get a restful full nights sleep regularly?
Physical time - Do you take the time to nourish your body with healthy eating and move to let your body be active?
Focus Time - Do you take the time to be alone and focus on what matters to you?
Time In - Do you take a few moments everyday for prayer, meditation or reflection?
Time Out - What time during the day do you rest?
Play Time - Do you give yourself time to enjoy a carefree mood and have fun?
Connecting Time - Is there intimate private time with those you love and care for?
In order to create fulfillment and optimal health, pay attention to all seven departments of time in your life. Notice what area may be calling for more attention. What steps can you take to feed that area of your brain for more life with balance today?
Remember... Balance is not a destination but an ongoing journey!
I practice what I preach and I preach what I practice. Recently on my Pocono retreat, the spa had a power napping class everyday after lunch. Like a group siesta, twenty five of us laid on yoga mats on the floor with blankets and eye pillows for 30 minutes. We were guided through visualization into deep relaxation. Downtime isn't easy in our culture. Taking this home and giving myself and others permission to REST.
Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCLA lays out a model for the 7 different ways to spend our time for optimal health. Take a look at this brilliant approach of how we can become mindfully aware of our time in order to create more wellness, resilience and happiness.
Sleep time - Do you get a restful full nights sleep regularly?
Physical time - Do you take the time to nourish your body with healthy eating and move to let your body be active?
Focus Time - Do you take the time to be alone and focus on what matters to you?
Time In - Do you take a few moments everyday for prayer, meditation or reflection?
Time Out - What time during the day do you rest?
Play Time - Do you give yourself time to enjoy a carefree mood and have fun?
Connecting Time - Is there intimate private time with those you love and care for?
In order to create fulfillment and optimal health, pay attention to all seven departments of time in your life. Notice what area may be calling for more attention. What steps can you take to feed that area of your brain for more life with balance today?
Remember... Balance is not a destination but an ongoing journey!