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 […]
Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Parenting With Mindfulness and Self-Kindness
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. This is part four of a series on parenting a child with a pain condition. This installment discusses ways to stay calm, caring and centered, which can make all the difference when caring for a child with chronic pain. Read part one | […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week: From Small Talk to Real Conversations
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor Unexpected events and traumatic situations—such as the recent shooting in Las Vegas and other current events—often trigger emotional upset and mental health challenges. Times like this can divide us, but they can also serve as an opportunity to come together and support one another. […]
How to Say “Thank You”
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor It comes as no surprise that positivity is attractive. Positive emotions are building blocks for social relationships, and anyone could guess that gratitude is a big one. But is there a right way to show gratitude? Recent research presented at the International Positive Psychology […]
Managing Upsetting Thoughts
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness series. This is part three of a series of four articles offering basic ways to cope with treatment for serious illness. This installment discusses how to manage difficult thoughts. Read part one | Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Getting Grounded Read part two | Dealing with Difficult Emotions […]
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 […]
How Kindness Changes Us
Most of us know that displaying kindness and giving to others feels good. But now there’s research that says kindness can actually rewire our brain in a way that contributes to both emotional and physical well-being. According to researcher and author Barbara Fredrickson, professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “The […]
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 […]
Start With Hello
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor Every year, an average of 2,277 children die from gun violence in the United States. In 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person had knowledge of the attacker’s plan and failed to report it. In fact, most mass shootings are […]
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 […]
