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Health

6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Sanity in 5 Minutes or Less

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on March 24, 2020

Use these quick mindful breaks for peace of mind, health, and sanity in the midst of the chaos.

Use these quick mindful breaks for peace of mind, health, and sanity in the midst of the chaos.

Anxiety

On the Verge of Panic?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on March 12, 2020

We are all feeling heightened anxiety right about now. We can't always control the conditions, but we can learn to ride out those challenging, fear-laden storms.

We are all feeling heightened anxiety right about now. We can't always control the conditions, but we can learn to ride out those challenging, fear-laden storms.

Mindfulness

Struggling with a Challenging Colleague?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on October 24, 2019

Challenging colleagues can be maddening and draining. There are few things we can do to cope and maintain our composure.

Challenging colleagues can be maddening and draining. There are few things we can do to cope and maintain our composure.

Confidence

Stuck in a Rut?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on July 23, 2019

Use this simple trick to grow your confidence and expand your world.

Use this simple trick to grow your confidence and expand your world.

Mindfulness

"My Mom Found a Baby at the Mall"

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on March 27, 2019

Mindfulness teaches us how to calm ourselves in stressful situations. We never know when we might find ourselves putting it to good use.

Mindfulness teaches us how to calm ourselves in stressful situations. We never know when we might find ourselves putting it to good use.

Fantasies

One Simple Strategy for Your Best Mother’s Day Yet

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on April 27, 2018

Mother's Day can be fraught with unrealistic expectations. One simple shift in attitude can make all the difference in how the day plays out.

Mother's Day can be fraught with unrealistic expectations. One simple shift in attitude can make all the difference in how the day plays out.

Mindfulness

Suffering From Holiday Overwhelm?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on December 6, 2017

Don't let unrealistic expectations for the holiday season get you down. Take a lesson from Mrs. Claus, settle in, and enjoy.

Don't let unrealistic expectations for the holiday season get you down. Take a lesson from Mrs. Claus, settle in, and enjoy.

Meditation

So You Think You Can't Meditate?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on October 9, 2017

A common misconception about meditation is that we need to clear our mind of thoughts. Not true — meditation is simply noticing our thoughts — and everyone can do it.

A common misconception about meditation is that we need to clear our mind of thoughts. Not true — meditation is simply noticing our thoughts — and everyone can do it.

Friends

Overwhelmed with the Busy Back-to-School Pace?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on August 23, 2017

Don't let the crazy back-school-pace wear you down. With a quick Life as Pie exercise you can create some delicious slices of peace, quiet, and calm in your day.

Don't let the crazy back-school-pace wear you down. With a quick Life as Pie exercise you can create some delicious slices of peace, quiet, and calm in your day.

Mindfulness

No Time for Mindfulness? Think Again.

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on July 5, 2017

Love your morning cup of coffee or tea? Add a bit of mindfulness to start your day off with a taste of calm, focus, and pleasure.

Love your morning cup of coffee or tea? Add a bit of mindfulness to start your day off with a taste of calm, focus, and pleasure.

Happiness

Can We Really Boost Our Level of Happiness?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on March 15, 2017

One woman's inspiring story and her simple happiness hack.

One woman's inspiring story and her simple happiness hack.

Attention

Mindful Eating for the Mamavore

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on February 14, 2017

Do you pay attention to what you are eating? Having kids can make it challenging. Here are a few reminders to keep us on our mindful eating game.

Do you pay attention to what you are eating? Having kids can make it challenging. Here are a few reminders to keep us on our mindful eating game.

Fear

What's It Like to Write a Book?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on February 5, 2017

When faced with any project, creative or otherwise, we often face doubt and fear. Learn how to keep them at bay with this one simple trick.

When faced with any project, creative or otherwise, we often face doubt and fear. Learn how to keep them at bay with this one simple trick.

Gratitude

Why I Choose a New Year's Word (and Why You Should, Too!)

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on January 1, 2017

New Year's are out. Choosing an intentional word of the year is in — and for good reason.

New Year's are out. Choosing an intentional word of the year is in — and for good reason.

Consumer Behavior

It's the Most Confunctional Time of the Year

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on December 12, 2016

Feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of the season? This simple reminder will help you keep things in perspective.

Feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of the season? This simple reminder will help you keep things in perspective.

Stress

Mindful Holiday Hack: Schedule in the Downtime

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on November 21, 2016

The busy holiday season is in full swing. Here's a simple way to enjoy and savor.

The busy holiday season is in full swing. Here's a simple way to enjoy and savor.

Mindfulness

10 Ways Writing a Book is Like Having a Baby

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on October 26, 2016

Ever wanted to write a book? Here is an inside look from a first-time author's perspective.

Ever wanted to write a book? Here is an inside look from a first-time author's perspective.

Play

10 Mindful Life Lessons From a World-Class Triathlete

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on October 3, 2016

We don't need to marathon train in order to live like a champion. Here are some simple reminders for a more vibrant, mindful life.

We don't need to marathon train in order to live like a champion. Here are some simple reminders for a more vibrant, mindful life.

Meditation

How to Fight Those Back-to-School Germs Like a Superhero

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on September 15, 2016

Moms aren't really granted sick days. Research shows an easy way to help boost your immune system so you can keep your superpowers running strong.

Moms aren't really granted sick days. Research shows an easy way to help boost your immune system so you can keep your superpowers running strong.

Mindfulness

Want to Feel Like a Kid Again?

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW on August 6, 2016

Need an antidote to all the negativity in our world right now? Take a look through the eyes of a child....

Need an antidote to all the negativity in our world right now? Take a look through the eyes of a child....