By Kayla McGowan, MA, and Tara Cousineau, PhD We reap the benefits of gratitude most when we practice it regularly throughout the year, rather than save our graces for those seasonal holidays or days of remembrance. telltale holiday season. Gratitude is a practice of appreciating. It is good for us and those around us: There […]
Practicing Self-Kindness
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness series. This is the final part of a series offering basic ways to cope with treatment for serious illness. This installment discusses how to practice mindful self-compassion, or self-kindness. Read part one | Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Getting Grounded Read part two | Dealing with Difficult Emotions […]
Kindness Is a Win-Win: For You and Me and the World
We could all use a little more kindness in the world. The French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote: What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? Being kind is top of mind these days. Here at BodiMojo we like to think of kindness as a daily practice. Some of the definitions of practice include […]
Giving May Be the Key to Happiness
It’s been a rough few months in the United States. The election has divided not only our country but some families as well, leaving many feeling unsettled this holiday season. But the truth is, there are positive things happening all around us. Generosity is stronger than ever. While 2015 was the nation’s most charitable year […]
Practicing Gratitude in Challenging Times
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor When Starbucks gets your coffee order just right, when you are surrounded by supportive friends, when your pet snuggles up close to you, when you reach that spectacular view on your autumn hike – these are the times when it is easy to be […]
Emotional Coaching: One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Child
I remember when my daughter was 12 and came home from school and had her first pre-teen, full-throated, emotional breakdown. She was sobbing so hard I could barely make out the words she was saying, let alone calm her down. It made me nostalgic for the terrible twos, when I held her tight, told her […]
Growing Kindness in Kids
“Oh. My. God,” I said when my daughter held open her hand. Two baby field mice, barely a day old, squirmed in her palm. Eyes closed. Little feet-paws grasping the air. “That’s exactly what I said,” deadpanned one of her friends peering down at this curious show and tell. The mice looked eerily like human […]
Cultivating a Greener Spring
This month has been all about the importance of and creativity as a way to de-stress and boost well-being. In celebrating Earth Day — or the ancient ritual of May Day, we can take a moment to reflect and appreciate all that nature provides for us. Nature has many benefits that we may take for granted. […]
Jump Start Your Creativity
Spring has finally arrived. It’s time to get outside and play! Whether you’re inspired by the bright colors, fresh smells, sight or sounds, there are tons of fun ways to play outdoors. April is a great time to fully embrace new beginnings. We can’t imagine a better event to celebrate Mother Nature with Earth Day […]
Spring into Happiness with all Your Senses
It’s official: Springtime is here! We’ve been celebrating happiness all month with gusto. As they say, “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” Spring is all about new beginnings, fresh energy and positive growth. So get out and smell the flowers. Use your senses – sight, sound, smell and touch – to savor the […]