Striving From Stillness

Setting intentions is a powerful practice that can help you make and achieve goals that are truly aligned with who you are.  In this episode, learn the difference between goals and intentions. Explore why setting intentions can be so powerful in making changes in your life that are sustainable and hear examples of how I have applied this impactful practice in my own life. Then learn simple techniq...

Join me as we explore the Loving-Kindness Meditation that can help you decrease criticism, feel more positive emotions, have less destructive thoughts, reduce physical pain symptoms and increase your overall motivation and focus.  Today’s Mindful Moment practice is a perfect meditation for any time of year, but especially during the busy holiday season, it can help you step out of the busyness and...

From freeing up time and energy to improving your relationships and so much more, we take a closer look at why learning to listen to your body's wisdom is key to living a vibrant and intentional life. Understanding what your body is trying to tell you can help you create more peaceful relationships, decrease stress and make it easier to confidently make decisions. Although doing formal body s...

Do you struggle to feel truly grateful when trying to practice gratitude? In this episode, we will explore a couple of add-ons to your gratitude practice so you can maximize the benefits of practicing gratitude.  You will be guided through a process that will help you open the heart space, making it easier to connect fully to things you can appreciate in your life. This technique may also be used...

Living a life full of gratitude will positively affect your life more than almost any other practice you can integrate, yet it is a practice that many people struggle with doing consistently. In this episode,  we will explore the many benefits of gratitude, ways to practice and how you can bring it into the holidays and beyond.  WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: You will learn about the seven-p...

With this easy breath practice you can signal to your body that you are safe and it is ok to relax. Intentionally elongating the exhale allows the nervous system to quickly calm down. Often you will start to feel the effect in less than two minutes especially if you practice it regularly.  In this podcast I guide you through a four count inhale and a six count exhale with and without two count bre...

Paying attention to the different sensations in our body is one of the key ways we can step into the present moment. At a minimum this practice allows us to step out of the thinking brain so we can become more aware of what is going on in our body and what it may need.  Body Scans have the ability to calm our nervous system and help us access the parasympathetic nervous system where we rest, repai...

In many ways we can choose how we experience and respond to our life. By learning a few key tools and applying them to specific situations you can turn frustration into ease. This episode explores what is happening in our brain that makes it difficult to stay positive and what we can do about it so we can live a more joyful, and fulfilling life. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: You will learn...

Our breath is one of the key ways we can step into Mindfulness. It has the ability to calm our nervous system and help us access the parasympathetic nervous system where we rest, repair, and digest our busy day. In this episode, you will learn a little more about breathwork and have the opportunity to practice a few different ways to notice it. Noticing the breath brings us into the present moment...

In this episode we will explore  productivity and how Mindfulness can help us be more productive, focused and creative. Although the rise in popularity around self-care, mindfulness and rest is wonderful and necessary, there is also a shadow side to making production the enemy. Discover how over emphasizing ease and flow can actually hinder us in making a positive impact.  Resources: Are you ready...

Welcome to the Striving From Stillness Podcast. In this episode, you will get a glimpse into Anna’s journey into Mindfulness and Personal Development. How she went from heartache to happiness by connecting to the present.  Learn a few of the many positive shifts that are possible when you decide to step into the world of mindfulness, self-care, and personal development.  CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow m...

Are you tired of feeling burned out, stressed or overwhelmed? You don't have to feel this way to be successful! Starting November 10th, we will explore how to be productive from a place of peace instead of overwhelm and stress. The episodes will be less than 30 minutes each and will pull from my more than 20-year journey with Mindfulness and Personal Development . As a Certified Mindfulness I...