In Sanity: A piece of mind

As promised, here's a bit on mindfulness for kids. According to brain imaging research, practicing mindfulness can alter brain structure in a way that can improve childrens' reaction to stress. It thickens the cerebral cortex, which is responsible for perception and reasoning and increases blood flow in the brain. Additionally, mindfulness helps reduce anxiety and depression. Worth your time, I pr...

"The mind is just like a muscle - the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets and the more it can expand." Idowu Kyenikan  Mindfulness is this process. It's a big topic, and I've just barely scratched its surface. I will likely address it repeatedly, but for now, check out this introduction. Also, listen next week for tips, tricks, and information about mindfulness for kiddos.  Here a...

Will Rogers said that we should never miss an opportunity to shut up. This episode is packed full of great information about how good listening skills can change our relationships and our lives.  If you need a logo, email and check out https://www.saltyannie.com/. Also her Instagram @saltyannie_design. She's great, and you will love her. 

Being a martyr is hard work. It might even be harder than being a mother. In the immortal words of Bob Newhart, "Stop it."  Here are a few of the resources for your perusal.  https://jessconnell.com/mommy-martyr/ https://www.instagram.com/drjuliehanks/

Are you a martyr for your motherhood. If you keep an honest journal, go back and read it. You might find what I found - a lot of stuff about how you managed motherhood that you forgot. Listen this week for a bit of information on how mommy martyrdom played out in my life, and why my experience may have been different than yours. Then listen next week and find out how language, conversation, assump...

We live in a world where there is a dearth of values understanding. In addition to how values can help you live your best life, they can also increase our understanding of others. Additionally, little good comes from inadvertently buying into the values of the predominant culture. Listen to today's episode to learn some specifics about how and why you should attend to your values, and how I figure...

Here are the resource materials for today's episode. Articles Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation The Impact of Self-Affirmation on Health-Behavior Change: A Meta-Analysis Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress Books What Happy People Know by Dan Baker, PhD., and Cameron Stauth Unse...

Listen to how and why investment in moving your body is scientifically proven to make your life better as you age. The book(s) Younger Next Year* for Women: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy -- Until You're 80 and Beyond, and Younger Next Year* Live Strong, Fit and Sexy -- Until You're 80 and Beyond were instrumental in motivating my husband and I to start moving. This podcast is part of our story....

So they say that if you have something to say, you will find those who want or need to hear you say it. I've toyed around with this podcast idea for a while now. It's time. I'm looking forward to finding my tribe, and I hope you will want to be a part of it. 

Do you have a book you want to write? A podcast you want to start? What would you like to accomplish, and would accountability help? This podcast illustrates how I inadvertently created accountability for myself, and where it has taken me. Get yourself an accountability buddy, and take some action.