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“What are you running from?” Before 2007, I wasn’t much of an “exercise” guy. As my career progressed and I took on my first position where I was managing people, I turned to exercise as a way of processing the stress and anxiety that came with the job. That came mostly in the form of cycling and running. I ran my first marathon in...

  Using thankfulness to positively impact your brain, body chemistry, and community. Grateful. Thankful.  Whether gratitude is something that is already a part of your regular mindfulness practice or a feeling you long to access, there are ways you can stop to take stock and recognize the abundance in your life. April is National Stress Awareness Month, and this particular April carries with it...

Let’s face it - relationships can be hard. Especially the relationship you have with the most critical, judgmental person you probably know: yourself.  In normal circumstances, most of us combat nasty inner critics on the reg throughout the day and do so every day (or at least a couple times a week). However, I know I don’t need to remind everyone about the definitively...

This week, we saw Kansas shuttering their schools for the remainder of the school year. Last night, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that schools statewide will be closed through April 17. These turbulent times already bring about a level of uncertainty, but with kids home for longer than their usual Spring Breaks, it also brings about changes to our routine and patterns. As a...

Hate to be the birdie of bad news, but the sudden standstill caused by COVID-19 isn’t decreasing the long-term impacts of human behavior on our planet. That being said, the global pandemic is having some noticeable environmental impacts that are worth exploring. While the picture painted on social media isn’t fully accurate (people citing vehicle-free city streets allowing for the presence of wildlife as...

Being present can be difficult during times of discomfort. But mindfulness practices are important tools through which we can find grounding, even in the heart of the storm, or the midst of a pandemic.  Mindfulness has been shown to boost memory, promote satisfaction within relationships, and reduce emotional reactivity. This creates an internal harmony that allows you to move through life more fluidly, easily...