Chronic pain can significantly impact nearly every aspect of our lives, from our physical abilities to our emotional well-being. It can limit how we move, how well we sleep, and how much energy we have to get through the day. Dr. Brandon Claflin, a specialist in pain management and physical medicine,…
Posts tagged as “mindfulness”
Let’s start with a question: What is life? Well, to find the answer to this question, we have to take a break from our daily routines from work, stress, buying things just to make us feel good, and stop that never-ending routine, just to carefully observe all the things around us.…
Traditional card games permeate cultures worldwide, serving functions beyond mere entertainment. These accessible pastimes contain surprising cognitive benefits worth examining through both observational evidence and research findings. The Meditative Quality of Card Game Rituals Card games naturally induce states resembling mindfulness without requiring formal meditation training. Studies at Barcelona University documented…
Mindfulness is all about focusing on the present moment. But did you know that we can create surroundings to enhance our mental health benefits? Given that we spend more time inside our home than in any other setting, paying attention to our home—inside and outside—is vital. How can we do this?…
This Saturday I had a wonderful walk to remember at the fabulous campus nearby. I somehow had to slow down and I couldn’t think of a better way than to be in nature. “Hey! Watch out for that fella behind you!” The voice interrupts my consciousness, startling me. Just ten minutes…
Sometimes it feels good to free write and reflect. Today’s conversation with myself is about crockery, cooking, and purging. With a significant birthday around the corner, I am in the process of sorting through stuff to donate/recycle/reuse. I found things that I have not even looked at for quite some time,…
Breaking up with someone you love is a complicated process and can be messy especially if it is a toxic friendship. But what’s more difficult to figure out is ending a friendship. When you consider the amount of history both of you share, you might feel tempted to stay put in…