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Winter Got You Down? Move Around!

A version of this article was originally published by Mindful.org When you’re faced with short days and chilly temperatures, you may find the couch calling

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Are You Missing Peak Experiences in Your Life?

Flow is your full-body, full-sensory peak experience where you come alive. A version of this article was originally published by Happify During a peak experience in the middle of a college track race when I was 19 years old, I experienced an exhilarating sense of aliveness. I felt connected to my body and my mind in

#79: 3 Ways to Make a Switch — Right Now

Switch it up! Shift your state. Elevate your focus. Upgrade your connection. Being present slows time down. It opens us. Showing up in the moment offers us a glimpse into the space where we find the courage to change — to switch. In this episode Cara takes you through the process of how to make

#78: What is your Kryptonite?

Name your Kryptonite. Then let it go. Kryptonite is a fictional substance best known as SuperMan’s weakness. It’s a special rock that, when held, makes his eyes blurry and knees buckle. Kryptonite diminishes the super in SuperMan. You have kryptonite too. You have weaknesses that sap your strength and shut you down. What are they? In this episode Cara tenderly names her kryptonite — self-doubt — and

#76: Why Mindfulness Matters with Cheryl Jones

Why mindfulness matters and how it helps to reduce stress and be happy. Join Cara and mindfulness teacher Cheryl Jones for a  casual conversation that offers an inside view about how meditation has changed their lives. Learn how to notice your busy mind, shift beyond over-thinking and the importance of getting out of living in

Wellness Mini-Wins: You Don’t Need An Hour a Day

Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash A version of this article was originally published by Whil.com We spend more than 40 percent of our precious waking hours engaged in habitual actions, according to a 2006 study at Duke University. That’s a significant chunk of our lives, therefore it’s important to understand. Let’s break down the

#74: Energy Bank Account. Is Yours Full or Empty?

We spend energy and renew it everyday. Using the analogy of an energy bank account, Cara teaches how to recognize energy deposits and withdrawals. Some are obvious and some are not so obvious. She explains that drama drains our energy, focus fuels us and how being present is the best way to recharge. In this

Winter Got You Down? Move Around!

A version of this article was originally published by Mindful.org When you’re faced with short days and chilly temperatures, you may find the couch calling out to you ever more loudly. Research indicates, though, that hibernating during winter isn’t such a good idea. According to the Mayo Clinic, diminished sunlight can cause levels of serotonin

#72: (3) Dirty Little Words

  In this episode Cara talks about the three dirty little words she hears most. These words are uttered under our breath when we feel overwhelmed and exhausted. They slip out when we’re hypercritical. Tune into this episode to learn your dirty little words and what to do to bar them from your life including

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