by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 21, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
Here is an effective embodiment + perspective-taking exercise you can use to shift out of tension and practice empathy, for yourself and others. Begin by taking a couple of nice, natural breaths, directing them with your attention into the belly. (This activates your...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 12, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
During any holiday with tempting dessert displays all around, it’s a perfect time to practice mindful enjoyment. It’s not about denying ourselves, but about approaching treats with awareness and intention. Let’s take a moment amidst the feast for...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 5, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
Has a subtle sense of loneliness snuck into your life? This can often happen this time of year in the Western hemisphere, following the festive winter holidays with their brightness of activities and abundance of social interactions. If you feel lonely when you...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 5, 2024 | Courageous Being Article
Courageous Being Yolanda Reyes recently passed a demanding finserv industry-credentialing exam. Congrats! We asked her to share with us what kept her going when the going got tough. Yolanda says: “I think what really got me through when I was feeling low and less than...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 2, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
This simple practice has profound effects on your well-being: As you breathe into your heart, you activate the body’s relaxation response. Deep, intentional breathing signals to your nervous system that it’s time to calm down, reducing the production of...