Category: Mindfulness

The Life Changing Magic of Not Watching the News

Last month, my husband committed to a 30 day no news challenge where he would not read, watch or listen to any news. Below is a transcript of several audio interviews I conducted with him following his 30 day media fast, which he successfully completed on January 14, 2017. Insights from...

Another Year of 30 Day Challenges in the Books

Happy 2017 everyone! I'm excited about new year and have big plans, but before I launch into my January challenge, I thought I'd take a look back at the 30 day challenges of 2016. It's always good to take stock of the the previous year so that we can understand where we...

The Little LOVE Challenge

While my husband has been settling into his media fast, I've been working on a small 30 day challenge of my own. I'm calling it a love challenge. Rather, a "be patient and kind to your spouse at all times challenge." I’ve been married for a little over 9 years....

The Cold Stops Here: Week 5 (or 10) of the Wim Hof Method

Two months ago I began the 10 week Wim Hof method, a mindfulness program that incorporates deep breathing, meditation and gradual exposure to the cold. And every day for the past 10 weeks (save two), I've done my deep breathing and breath holds, stretched, done pushups, planks and back...

A Streak is born, a habit is not: Wim Hof Method Week 3

I'm on a streak everyone! I didn't think I'd make it this far without skipping a day, but here I am 21 days in and still going strong. I must admit though, that I don't feel like I'm developing a solid morning routine. Having little kids who wake up...

Don’t Be Afraid of the Cold: Wim Hof Method Week 2

There's no way, I think to myself as I stare at the running water. I'm supposed to get into a cold shower and I can't. I adjust the knob. The ice cold water is now moderately cold. I step in but stand far enough back that the water hits only my feet and shins. Goosebumps. I stand...