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Music and Mindfulness For Stress Reduction

August 21, 2020 - 09:59 AM Mindfulness is an incredibly liberating practice; one that has exploded as a recent phenomenon in the western world. Interestingly, us moderns are the last people on the planet to uncover the wealth of treasures it has to offer. Music and mindfulness are indeed complementary practices. Music and sounds make a wonderful object of focus for the mind, with mindful listening proven to boost our overall wellbeing and reduce stress significantly. Whilst mindfulness is still finding its way into mainstream culture, music is universal and plays a prominent role in everyday life for most people. Humans are surrounded by music. It is undeniable that it affects people’s moods and emotions, as......

Awakening Hope with Jennifer LaGuardia

July 23, 2020 - 12:32 PM Awakening Hope with Jennifer LaGuardia...Rise up from the ashes of yesterday..and become the inspiration you are today! When you feel overwhelmed with anxiety or sadness...be comforted as you release the heaviness, and be filled with the healing Love of God.Let your focus be guided to the miracles waiting to happen in you and through you... Check out Jennifer LaGuardia's Awakening Hope podcasts here!

50 Ways to Relax Without Spending Money

June 29, 2020 - 09:05 AM Even those who work for an employer need to consider themselves self-employed these days. The shape of our careers has changed, and whether you work for yourself, you’ve committed to the long term with a bigger company, or you’re looking to change companies, self-management will set you apart from those who are stuck with a pay-your-dues mentality. Related: The New Normal: Why We’ll All Be Freelancers One Day Being successful today means motivating yourself, challenging yourself and being proud of your achievements. But it also means you are responsible for your own well-being—both the quality of life you enjoy outside of the office, and the way it......

My Recovery Song Journal - What A Unique Way To Help!

June 24, 2020 - 04:14 PM Are you, or do you know of somebody who is in recovery? Here is a very thoughtful and unique product that can help, from our friends at The Change Companies® My Recovery Song is a Journal-based music expression program for individuals in addiction treatment. Designed to be implemented successfully in open- or closed-group environments, it gives participants the opportunity to find inspiration for positive life change through lyrical expression. Topics for each session center around recovery, and participants are encouraged to connect with songs that help them work through major issues in their lives. Topics include: Connection Strength and......

What are the Four Stages of Sleep? [2020]

June 22, 2020 - 08:00 AM We all know that we need approximately seven to eight hours of sleep per night. In fact, getting that amount of sleep has positive effects on your metabolism, keeps your immune system functioning, and keeps your memory sharp. But what does sleep actually mean? Is there a sleep definition? The Merriam Webster dictionary defines sleep as “the natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored”. But that doesn’t cover the whole meaning. Your body goes through four key stages during your sleep cycle. You must achieve each while sleeping to feel as refreshed as possible when you wake up. Table of......

17 Evidence-Based Benefits Of Music Education

June 15, 2020 - 09:00 AM Learn more about the science behind music education at We The Parents.

The S.T.O.P. Practice: Creating Space Around Automatic Reactions

June 08, 2020 - 07:00 AM Rhonda Magee takes us through this simple portable mindfulness practice she uses to find calm when difficult moments arise. This “portable” mindfulness practice can support you as difficult moments arise at any point in your day. The four steps of the STOP practice can take as little as a few seconds to a few minutes to complete. Try it out and see how long you prefer doing each step. S To begin, the “S” stands simply for stop. Literally. Just stop what you’re doing, whether it is typing or rushing out the door. Give yourself a moment to come to rest, pause, and collect yourself. T The “T” stands for take a conscious......

How Your Brain Creates Your Sense of Self

May 28, 2020 - 02:44 PM Our powerful brains allow us to imagine and evaluate different scenarios in the past and future. But when we shift our attention to the present, our minds can quiet down. Some years ago one of my neighbors worked in the film industry doing special effects. He showed me a brief clip for one of his projects, of a whale swimming underwater, and he mentioned that the powerful computers at his company had worked overnight to render that single beautiful scene. It seemed remarkable to me that it had taken many hours for their equipment to create a few seconds of imagery that the brain could produce at any time in the theater of imagination. The circuitry of this inner theater has been one of......

What Is Mindfulness Meditation?

May 28, 2020 - 09:00 AM It's easy to get caught up in a pattern of swirling thoughts—thinking about a laundry list of things that need to be done, ruminating on past events, or could-be situations of the future—and learning mindfulness can help. But what exactly is mindfulness? It can be defined as a mental state that involves being fully focused on "the now" so you can acknowledge and accept your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment. Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body. Mindfulness techniques can vary, but in general, mindfulness meditation involves a breathing......

3 Intriguing Connections Between Music and Sleep

March 29, 2020 - 10:00 AM By: Linda Wasmer Andrews The latest insights into how music affects you at bedtime and during sleep. Babies aren’t the only ones who love lullabies. Many people of all ages use music to improve their sleep. And sleep researchers are finding growing evidence to support this approach. Studies show that listening to or relaxing with music may be helpful even for those with short-term or long-lasting sleep disorders. For example, a recent analysis of published studies found that music offers clear benefits for primary insomnia—difficulty falling or staying asleep that isn’t due to medical problems, medications, or other substances. Yet much remains to be......

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Music and Mindfulness For Stress Reduction

Awakening Hope with Jennifer LaGuardia

50 Ways to Relax Without Spending Money

My Recovery Song Journal - What A Unique Way To Help!

What are the Four Stages of Sleep? [2020]

17 Evidence-Based Benefits Of Music Education

The S.T.O.P. Practice: Creating Space Around Automatic Reactions

How Your Brain Creates Your Sense of Self

What Is Mindfulness Meditation?

3 Intriguing Connections Between Music and Sleep

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