Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Puttering is not about productivity or getting things done. It's more like a hobby or activity I look forward to. A slow ritual that helps me feel more at peace and connected to my home (and myself).

"A plush keychain can carry parents' love where they can't go, acting as an emotional support tool during tough school days and transitions."

Organizational rituals, such as daily team cheers or annual celebrations, are extensively utilized to build social bonds and enhance employee engagement and performance.

"The absence is a reminder how sometimes people leave far too soon. Sudden, tragic, without warning."

Internally generated images and soundtracks sometimes float outside of awareness, leading to negative consequences. Recognizing these can improve self-understanding and emotional awareness.

"There is evidence that problematic smartphone use impacts negatively on the lives of many people. There are associations between problematic smartphone use and mental health symptoms, such as depression and anxiety."

"I'm a high performer. I love to work on multiple different threads at the same time. And I really appreciate working with different types of people, with different personalities."

Many end-of-life reflections center around missed chances to live more authentically, joyfully, and meaningfully. We don't have to wait until our final moments to face these truths.

What's going on with me emotionally? Am I just buying this because I am upset? Am I buying this because I have this dream that this is gonna solve all my problems?

"I thought, if you could move like that on a surfboard, you could be a really good surfer," says Lopez.

Standing in the wet sand where the big waves became thin blankets was a grounding experience, connecting me to everything around me—the sounds, scents, and sensations of the beach.

A hori hori knife has serrated edges, useful for various gardening tasks. It cuts through agave leaves so perfectly, enabling close pruning near the center.

"I've got a no-trade clause. I'm a Minnesota Twin for the rest of my life. That's the best feeling in the world, knowing when I walk into the clubhouse every day, it's going to say Twins."

A few uninterrupted hours with your favourite game can serve as the perfect personal downtime in a city filled with movement and noise.

Hydration significantly affects cognitive performance; a study found dehydrated individuals made 12% more mistakes on executive function tasks, with rehydration restoring baseline levels.

Both of those things, memory and processing speed, change with age in a normal group of people, says Matt Huentelman.

The element of fire for the Dagara people symbolizes innovation, inspiration, and a connection to the spiritual world, acting as a purifying force through rituals.

Movement breathes life into figures and environments; it stretches time, and brings back imperfections that speak to a more embodied, hands-on process. It makes things feel more human, more alive.

Mercury retrograde can result in logistical snags, causing delays and mix-ups in areas like communication and transportation, especially when planning summer vacations.

Many of us grow up feeling tongue-tied. When we finally speak, often someone jumps in to correct us, and not always kindly. No wonder so many introverts clam up. And sometimes, they interrupt before we even finish speaking.

Almost everything in life now feels monetized, from birth to death, with every aspect of existence having a price tag attached, even relationships and joy.