Category Archives: Mindfulness

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad…Month

Over the last year, I’ve done a lot of reflecting on leadership. In January, I accepted a promotion to lead a new department. The opportunity to lead this new team has been an amazing challenge.  It allows me to work … Continue reading

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Attention Economy

Meetings, emails, texts, calls, and many other forms of “connecting” combine to reduce our attention and challenge our ability to focus.  According to research reported by The Harvard Gazette (2010), we spend 47% of waking hours thinking about something other … Continue reading

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Positive Relationship with Stress

Last fall, my mindfulness group exchanged ideas about the benefits of mindfulness. I like to share research that suggests mindfulness practice can positively impact health. Occasionally, someone will mention that being overly aware of stress can have a negative impact. … Continue reading

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Finding and Sharing Meaning: Developing a Community of Practice

I lead a mindfulness group at my institution. I’ve led this group since April 2017. I can’t believe it has been two years!!! As I reflect on what this group is and could be, I wonder, is this group a … Continue reading

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