The Mindfulness Incubator Blog
Most conversations with friends and colleagues these days include one of the following statements of exasperation...“There is SO much going on”
“I am feeling really overwhelmed”
“I’m so stressed”
“I can’t seem to get a break”
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Today’s blog post focuses on exploring the concept of Self Compassion, and why it is such a crucial skill for us to cultivate. Life can be hard, stressful, difficult and unrelenting.
Far too often, we can reach for Self Criticism in the face of these circumstances. We expect more from...
Did the summer really go by that quickly? Hopefully you had some space for adventures big and small - maybe you were able to cross some things off your summer bucket list? Keep in mind that just because the seasons are changing and kids are going back to school doesn’t mean you can’t...
Mindfulness Incubator was created to support and encourage everyone to find a bit more ease and purpose in their life. It came from the observations that so many of the incredible, talented, wonderful women around us were living life on autopilot, responding and reacting to the expectations and...
It’s almost June, the days are getting longer and the weather (at least in the northern hemisphere) is warming up. For those with school aged kids, the academic year is coming to a close, and summer adventures await. We’ve talked in prior posts about the benefits of goal setting and...
It’s common to believe that the key to success in life is to be more productive, to work harder, longer, and more efficiently. In some cultures, being busy is a status symbol. If the answer to “how are you”, is anything other than “slammed / busy”, what are you even...
Reading is a powerful tool for personal growth, development and happiness. Reading fiction for enjoyment helps us build empathy for others (University of Liverpool, 2016) and enhance cognitive function. And guess what? Reading for as little as 6 minutes can help reduce stress levels by up to 68%...
Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere. That means we’ve spent the last two weeks trying to recover from a one hour time change (how is that possible?), including wrangling kids and pets whose bodies refuse to believe we have sprung forward. It also means it’s time to take a...
In the middle of the pandemic, Eve Rodsky published her second book “Find your Unicorn Space”. In it, she summarizes the common experience that many women share: feeling like something is missing in life. That is, “unless they create and prioritize time for activities that not...
Mindfulness Incubator’s mission is to help you live with more intention and ease. It often feels like life is rigged to drive busyness, stress, and overloaded schedules. That’s why we’re always looking for new ways to create space for what truly matters.
Technology can...
As we turn the corner on the first week of 2023, many of us are still thinking about our hopes and dreams for the year ahead. According to Statista, about 39% of Americans set resolutions in 2022. In 2023, the resolutions we most often intend to make are focused on living healthier lifestyles...
As we prepare to welcome a shiny new year, we can take the opportunity to think about our goals, our habits, and take stock of our lives. We’ve talked about the power and importance of awareness and goal setting in prior posts. After all, if you don’t know where you’re going,...