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Mindful Monday
Mindful Monday is a weekly newsletter that encourages mindful reflection and intentional living. Navigate the archive below to catch up on a missed week, and review topics covered thus far. Subscribe below to get Mindful Monday delivered to your inbox each week.
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Measuring Yourself Against Others
A quick scroll can shift from connection to comparison — pulling us off course and away from our own values.
Can ChatGPT provide therapy?
AI tools can offer clarity, structure, and even a sense of relief in moments of emotional overwhelm. But as we turn to technology for care, it’s worth asking: What kind of support are we really seeking?
Intuition vs. Impulse
We’ve all felt it—the urge to act fast versus the quiet pull to pause. In a world that rewards speed, how do we know which voice to trust?
Active Non-Doing
Rooted in ancient wisdom and deeply relevant today, this gentle pause may be exactly what you need.
An Antidote for Stressful Times
Stressful moments can often feel like a dense fog — they blur our perspective, narrow our vision, and make it hard to see what’s just ahead.
The Practice of Self Compassion
We often offer patience and compassion to others, yet struggle at times to extend that same care to ourselves.
Progress over Perfection
Do you ever feel stuck, as if you can’t move forward until you’ve figured everything out perfectly?
Big T vs. Little T
Trauma includes not just what happened to us, but also what didn’t—shaping how we see ourselves, others, and the world throughout life.
The Wisdom in Challenge
Though hardship can feel overwhelming in the moment, it often becomes a catalyst for healing and growth.
The Value of Movement
Engaging the body, using somatic strategies, can be a powerful way to reconnect with ourselves and foster compassion and healing—both physically and mentally.
Finding Space for Restoration
Although rest is a foundational component of both mental and physical well-being, we often dismiss its value in subtle, often unconscious ways.
The Micro Habit to Flex your Inner Strength
One of the simplest micro habits, journaling, can be a powerful daily tool to cultivate a sense of self-leadership and strength.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
On the path to personal growth and deeper connection, we often face uncomfortable but necessary conversations.
About Boundaries
A boundary is not a barrier. A boundary is not punishment. A boundary is not about enforcing control upon someone else.
Navigating Burnout
Burnout is chronic physical and emotional exhaustion from prolonged stress. It’s not just tiredness or laziness; it’s a gradual erosion of energy, motivation, and purpose.
Building Healthy Relationships
At the heart of our human experience is the need for connection. Whether with partners, family, friends, or colleagues, relationships deeply impact our sense of wellbeing and belonging.
Cultivating Resilience
No one is immune to adversity. Whether it shows up in the form of personal loss, health issues, relationship challenges, financial hardship, or global uncertainty—it’s a part of being human.
Cultivating Self Awareness
At some point in our lives, most of us find ourselves feeling stuck—held back by invisible threads of old patterns, unresolved emotions, or limiting beliefs.
How Mindfulness Supports Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery isn’t about “getting over it” or arriving at some perfect, pain-free version of ourselves.
Anxiety — How to Recognize and Respond
Anxiety is a natural part of being human. It’s our brain’s way of keeping us alert to potential dangers, helping us prepare for challenges, and motivating us to take action.