mental health • Nikki Kuban Minton http://nikkikubanminton.com How To Become A Healthier, Fit, NEW YOU- Free Fitness Coaching Thu, 12 May 2022 12:35:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 How to Bring Mindfulness to Work http://nikkikubanminton.com/how-to-bring-mindfulness-to-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-bring-mindfulness-to-work http://nikkikubanminton.com/how-to-bring-mindfulness-to-work/#respond Thu, 12 May 2022 18:00:17 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9081 Mindfulness… a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. So, how do we bring mindfulness to our life, work, parenting, friendships, etc. It’s important to be in tune with our bodies as well as our […]

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]]> Mindfulness… a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. So, how do we bring mindfulness to our life, work, parenting, friendships, etc. It’s important to be in tune with our bodies as well as our minds, and how we react to something can really affect our overall health. Listen to Isabelle Daikeler as she explains how important practicing mindfulness in our life is and how it can affect every facet of our being. 

How to Bring Mindfulness to Work

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/how-to-bring-mindfulness-to-work/feed/ 0 9081 6 Reasons to Get Up and Go Outside Right Now http://nikkikubanminton.com/6-reasons-to-get-up-and-go-outside-right-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-reasons-to-get-up-and-go-outside-right-now http://nikkikubanminton.com/6-reasons-to-get-up-and-go-outside-right-now/#respond Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:00:45 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=7771 Spring has sprung and so has the nice weather. Besides the warm weather, being outside provides many health benefits both physically and mentally. “When you’re outdoors, you feel happier, more relaxed, and more focused,” says Dr. John La Puma, M.D., F.A.C.P., who specializes in nature as medicine. “You sit a lot less and move a […]

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]]> Spring has sprung and so has the nice weather. Besides the warm weather, being outside provides many health benefits both physically and mentally. “When you’re outdoors, you feel happier, more relaxed, and more focused,” says Dr. John La Puma, M.D., F.A.C.P., who specializes in nature as medicine. “You sit a lot less and move a lot more.” The blog below explains 6 physical and mental benefits of being outside. So if you have been feeling in a slump, get up and go outside… it may change your whole mood!! 

6 Reasons to Get Up and Go Outside Right Now

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/6-reasons-to-get-up-and-go-outside-right-now/feed/ 0 7771 National Day of Unplugging http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-day-of-unplugging/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-day-of-unplugging http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-day-of-unplugging/#respond Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=7570 Today is National Day of Unplugging!! What a great excuse to step away from social media and totally be present in the day. A chance to unwind and reset your mind and engage in activities other than electronics. “According to Pew Research, the typical American family contains approximately 5 connected devices. Media, friends, entertainment, education, […]

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]]> Today is National Day of Unplugging!! What a great excuse to step away from social media and totally be present in the day. A chance to unwind and reset your mind and engage in activities other than electronics. “According to Pew Research, the typical American family contains approximately 5 connected devices. Media, friends, entertainment, education, work, and more are all at our fingertips. The amount of information available to us is at an all-time high and the amount of connectedness goes with us everywhere.” I hope you are able to enjoy this day media free, but maybe if it’s not for the whole day at least part of it. Check out a little history about why and when National Day of Unplugging began. 

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-day-of-unplugging/feed/ 0 7570 9 Easy Ways to Stay Motivated All Winter Long http://nikkikubanminton.com/9-easy-ways-to-stay-motivated-all-winter-long/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=9-easy-ways-to-stay-motivated-all-winter-long http://nikkikubanminton.com/9-easy-ways-to-stay-motivated-all-winter-long/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:00:34 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=7258 Let’s be honest, winter blues is a real thing and sometimes the dark nights and frigid weather can really affect our mental state. Winter also deters people from getting outside and doing things that help get the blood flowing. If you are one of those people that find it difficult to stay motivated throughout the […]

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]]> Let’s be honest, winter blues is a real thing and sometimes the dark nights and frigid weather can really affect our mental state. Winter also deters people from getting outside and doing things that help get the blood flowing. If you are one of those people that find it difficult to stay motivated throughout the winter season, check out the link below. Don’t let the season be a reason to give up!!  

9 Easy Ways to Stay Motivated All Winter Long

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