Just One Thing

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence based, scientific approach to the the practice of mindfulness. Now nearly 40 years old, MBSR is used by many hospitals, corporations, sports teams, and the military to manage stress, increase focus, and improve lives and performance. Benefits can begin immediately and accrue as practice continues.

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Comparing yourself to others, or your older self to your younger self, is a one way ticket to being miserable. Learn to focus on being the best you that you can be at any given moment and rediscover the joy of learning and daily improvement you had as a young child. It may not be easy but it's well worth the effort.

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Your head is full of stories and thoughts that shape your life, some for good, some not so much.  In any case, these thoughts are not always true.  Learn how to examine your thoughts and, if they don't serve your greater purpose and happiness, change them.

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Transform your relationships by focusing on and rewarding good behavior and ignoring annoying or negative actions.  It takes practice to make it a habit and is well for the effort. We guarantee it will improve your life. 

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There are few things you can do that will improve your overall health more than eating more vegetables.  Yet, many folks find them unpalatable and hard to consume. 

In this episode we discuss the mindset and methodologies that can help you eat a greater volume and variety of these super-foods.

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In this episode we explore the profound freedom than can be found in learning to say no; no to requests, no to tasks, and no to seeming obligations. By training yourself to make an authentic choice you'll be happier, reduce stress, and improve your relationships..

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In this episode we discuss the relationship between quality sleep and managing stress. Poor sleep and poor stress management can create a vicious cycle thats hard to break. This week we explore various ways to improve both.

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Being happier is sometimes just a matter of taking the time to simply notice how your day is going.There are likely many happy moments occurring throughout your day and you can teach yourself to notice them.

In this episode we explore how to use two specific questions to gain a better appreciation of the happiness and wonder thats probably already occurring in your life.

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When discussing an emotional event or topic its best to let your partner know if you want them to Listen, Agree, or Advise.  To often we jump in with advice when our partner just wants to be heard.

In todays episode we explore this sometimes nuanced technique for helping your partner process difficult experiences.

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No matter how small the step, doing something to improve is better than nothing. Adding one green bean to your dinner or taking a two minute walk may seem silly, but it is a step in the right direction, and far, far better than doing nothing.

In this episode we talk about how doing something, anything, can improve your health, reduce your stress, and enhance your relationships.

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