Compassion training increases mental focus
For most of us, our minds have a tendency to “wander.” That is, we are not able to keep our focus on one topic for very long before moving on…
For most of us, our minds have a tendency to “wander.” That is, we are not able to keep our focus on one topic for very long before moving on…
Do you remember the song from the musical, The King and I, that starts “Getting to know you, getting to know all about you…” That’s what happens with mindfulness meditation,…
Many of us with attention issues are also extremely sensitive to external stimuli, especially sound. Being in the midst of a lot of noise—at the supermarket, on the highway, in…
Do you criticize yourself? Most of us do, at least some of the time. The “inner critic” can be especially harsh when you have attention issues and other challenges that…
It's spring and life is growing all around. Are you able to till the ground and plant new seeds? Or are memories of the past standing in your way? Do…
Last month I wrote about creating a ritual, to contemplate where we are in our lives and what direction we would like to focus on in the coming year. Intense…
The December solstice, which occurred on December 21, is the shortest day of the year. This day signals both an ending and a beginning. The word solstice comes from two…
Being able to regulate our attention is necessary to reach our goals. Did you know it is also vital to our health and well being? But in this age of digital…
Noted ADHD expert Dr. Ari Tuckman has said: "You don't have to have ADHD to feel like you have ADHD. The world has become so distracting that everyone is working…
What does Focus and Transcend mean? Focus in Latin means hearth or fireplace. When we focus, we shine the light of our attention on whatever we would like to bring…