We live in an on-demand world. We can find answers, see almost anything, and even have material goods we need in our hands almost instantly, through just a few clicks, swipes and taps. The phrase that comes to mind most readily when thinking about this type of existence is “instant gratification,” although I’m not sure […]
This bit of mindful wisdom may have you scratching your head at first, because clearly, there are external forces and authorities that have the power to make you do things you don’t want to do. For example, your alarm this dark, autumn Monday morning. I think Ralph was on to something different here, though. The
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Would you rather listen to today’s post? Well, be my guest, right below: If you’re a regular reader of this blog, especially on Mondays, you know I love me some good quotes. One of my favorites is from the author Paolo Coehlo, from his famous book, The Alchemist. When the hero, Santiago, travels along his journey
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Last week, we celebrated MindfulMBA’s second birthday, and I promised you some new things would be in store around here in year three. We’re only a week in, and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to “Real Mindful,” a new feature that will connect you – and me! – to cool people doing
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Heeeeeey, Monday…how are ya? If you’re easing your way into this one, you’re not alone. Slow and steady is actually a great way to stay present, which is always the goal around here. The present is actually exactly where you need to be, because it’s the only place you truly can be. If what lies ahead seems
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How are you on this especially spooooooky Friday? Avoiding ladders, black cats, cracks in the sidewalk, and other pitfalls of the superstitious? It’s funny how we engage with different myths, legends, and beliefs in our everyday lives, isn’t it? We pride ourselves on being super rational, and then, you know, there are stories like this
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It’s hard for me to believe this even as a write it, but this week marks the two-year anniversary of MindfulMBA. This sweet little site has been refreshed with new content three times a week for two years. I mean, I’m a person with a lot to say, but that reality is surprising even to
I’m a little late getting this one up, but it feels like the right one for today nonetheless. That’s the thing about great art, right? Every time you find a new perspective through which to appreciate it, it’s new. That’s not just true about art, either. You can (take a breath, and then) take a
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This week’s earlier post stole a little of the thunder of this one, you may have noticed. We talked about the requests I’ve been getting more and more often for mindfulness tips that work in the moment. We all have those experiences where we think we’re good heading into that exam, interview, presentation, or deadline,
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People come to me to learn about mindfulness for lots of different reasons. Sometimes they’re stressed, sometimes they want to supplement a wellness practice they already have, sometimes they just heard it’s cool and are curious. Lately, there’s been a theme to the inquiries, though. In a nutshell, I’ll call it “mindfulness in the moment.”
