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8 Ways to Practice Mindfulness Everyday

by Joel SchmidtMindfulness January 24, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

Full disclosure: Even though mindfulness is something I’ve been preaching for years, it’s something I have a hard time fully putting into practice. That being said, the ways I have been able to implement mindfulness strategies and concepts into my daily life (without having to meditate) have benefited me significantly. Mindfulness has proven to be more than a trendy buzzword for me, individuals I’ve worked with, and for researchers in the field who have found …

3 Tips for Sleep when your Thoughts are Getting in the Way

by Joel SchmidtSleep, Stress, Worry December 22, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

I came up for the idea for this post, ironically, as I found myself lying in bed at 3am thinking about what to write for my next blog post. After a few minutes of allowing my mind to wander and come up with new ideas for the next BIG smash blog post, I realized that it was only a couple more hours until I needed to get up for work and that now was not …

Recognizing and Challenging Distorted Thoughts

by Joel SchmidtHealthy Thinking December 21, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

News Flash: Life is hard. All of the “positive thinking” in the world won’t change the fact that we’re bound to be faced with difficulties that make it hard to feel good at times. The reality is – that along with life – comes stress, hardship, loss, having to deal with our own limitations/weaknesses, injustice, and being forced to deal with less-than-pleasant people. It’s hard enough to navigate life without falling into the trap of …