Kindness makes things better
When times are tough, kindness is more important than ever. Kindness doesn’t require grand acts. It’s a good-natured way of being that shows up in the little things. When my husband and I were told our daughter may be completely blind, our NICU nurse silently pulled a portable divider around the crib so we could […]
Take a deep breath — it could save your life
I’ve written tons of stuff about deep breathing. Here’s a new reason to do it: It may help if you catch the coronavirus. I learned about this from my sister in law, who lives in New York, and just recovered from a nasty bout of COVID-19. She received some medical care, but thankfully, it was […]
Three practical ways to feel well right now
We’re all trying to figure out this new world we find ourselves in. Here are some solutions that have helped my family and I feel well. I hope they may be useful to you, too. Cook with a sous vide. It goes without saying that grocery shopping isn’t easy right now. The way my family […]
It’s OK not to be productive while you stay at home during coronavirus
Since a whole lot of us have been spending more time at home, I planned to write about how to use this time productively. If you have extra time on your hands and feel more anxious than usual, what are the best things you can do? I do have a few ideas on this. For […]
Mindfulness over matter may help ease coronavirus worry
If I were to sum up this moment in one word, it wouldn’t be “coronavirus” or “COVID-19.” It would be “anxiety.” This wild and unprecedented pandemic is challenging every aspect of our lives and social structures. In times like this, I’m grateful for my background in meditation and mindfulness. And I’m struggling. I’m worried about […]
Coronavirus shows us anything is possible. Harness that.
Coronavirus is testing the limits of many things, including our imaginations. A few weeks ago, my husband was convinced the virus would spread like wildfire, and life as we knew it would shut down. I found that perspective annoying and inconvenient. “I don’t have time for that,” is basically what I told him. And here […]
Ask yourself: Can I soften?
In challenging situations, we clench. It’s a natural mind/body response, and within it is an opportunity for healing and relief. Say my husband and I get into an argument. In this purely hypothetical situation, my whole body would tighten. I’d cling to my ideas, or “my side,” which would elicit a physical gripping at the […]
A common habit successful people share
I’ve noticed a common habit among the most successful people I know. It’s a basic skill I’ve witnessed in TV personalities, businesspeople and my happiest friends: They’ve learned to detect and discard their overly self-critical, destructive thoughts. They intercept self-sabotage early and often. One friend once told me she literally says “delete” when these thoughts […]