Mini Mindfulness

I talk a big game when it comes to the transformative nature of mindfulness practices. I discuss the benefits of mindfulness with clients, offer demonstrations on techniques, and brainstorm ways to incorporate practices into daily routines. I recognize full well, however, that doing these practices regularly is often easier said than done.

Trust: Sizing Up What You Know

Relationships are tricky and getting trickier. Trust is built on familiarity http://www.gregmatos.com/empowerment/build-unshakeable-trust, which feeds our need for control and predictability in our relationships. But as our society and relationships become more complex, it’s becoming hard to measure how accurately you know someone – is your sense of familiarity just a ruse? As my clients will tell you, I often bring these complicated relationship questions back

The Importance of Endings

Beginnings get a lot of attention.  Baby’s first word, the first day of school, your first kiss.  Making new friends, starting new jobs.  New cars, new homes, new pairs of shoes.  We love beginnings because they are pregnant with the promise of opportunity and the hope of growth.  We tend to approach beginnings with planfulness.  We daydream, we prepare, we feel the butterflies of nervous anticipation.