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Shift Out of Tension and Practice Empathy

Shift Out of Tension and Practice Empathy

by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 21, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive

Here is an effective embodiment + perspective-taking exercise you can use to shift out of tension and practice empathy, for yourself and others. Begin by taking a couple of nice, natural breaths, directing them with your attention into the belly.  (This activates your...
Mindful Enjoyment

Mindful Enjoyment

by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 12, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive

During any holiday with tempting dessert displays all around, it’s a perfect time to practice mindful enjoyment. It’s not about denying ourselves, but about approaching treats with awareness and intention.  Let’s take a moment amidst the feast for...
Loving Actions to Alleviate Loneliness

Loving Actions to Alleviate Loneliness

by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 5, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive

Has a subtle sense of loneliness snuck into your life? This can often happen this time of year in the Western hemisphere, following the festive winter holidays with their brightness of activities and abundance of social interactions.  If you feel lonely when you...
Instant Calm: A Simple Heart-Centered Technique for Nervous System Relief

Instant Calm: A Simple Heart-Centered Technique for Nervous System Relief

by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 2, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive

This simple practice has profound effects on your well-being: As you breathe into your heart, you activate the body’s relaxation response. Deep, intentional breathing signals to your nervous system that it’s time to calm down, reducing the production of...
Revolutionize Your Resolutions: Embrace Your Tendency for Lasting Change

Revolutionize Your Resolutions: Embrace Your Tendency for Lasting Change

by Ivana Polonijo | Jan 22, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive

Struggling to get a new habit or resolution to stick? Feeling burnout in pursuit of work goals? Pause and take a step toward “beginning within”: find out how you are pre-wired to respond to internal and external expectations. What is your default...
Self Care Smoothie Recipe: Radiate Harmony

Self Care Smoothie Recipe: Radiate Harmony

by Ivana Polonijo | Jan 12, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive

Here is a simple yet powerful self-care practice our team likes to offer to help sustain high energy and experience positivity: blend a smoothie! We were drinking this one while preparing this Momentum edition! Don’t underestimate its simplicity: even if you...
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