mindfulness in real life

What Mindfulness Actually Is (and How to Practice It in Real Life)

I know I mention mindfulness in nearly every other paragraph—but that’s because this blog is all about practicing mindfulness in real life. Still, you might be wondering: What exactly is mindfulness? And more importantly, how do you actually practice it in your everyday life?

How Growing Plants Teaches Us About Personal Growth, Mindfulness, and Ecotherapy

I come from a long lineage of green thumbs—farmers and gardeners. Unfortunately, I didn’t quite inherit the gene. Or perhaps, more accurately, I’m not patient enough. Or actually, upon more reflection, growing things takes a lot of time and effort, and I prefer to put those resources toward something else.

How to Be Mindful When Being Interrupted (by Construction)

When the roofers began to replace our entire roof, they said it would take three to five days to complete. Of course, it could take a bit longer if they were to find more that had to be done. And find more seemed to be their motto. Three to five days stretched into six weeks!