Mindful Monday: Out of 16 waking hours how often are you fully present?

Ok - I have a question for you...

Out of 16 waking hours how much of that time are you fully present? 
a couple of hours, a couple of minutes

When you wake up in the morning, are you present as you start your day?  Having a shower, eating, getting dressed? 

Or is your mind already at work, and a mental checklist is running through your head telling you all of the things you have to do.

Mindful Monday: I learned this from my coach...

I don't know about you, but I have spent years over complicating everything. Now...I'm way more interested in keeping things simple. 

So of course I want to share this with you!

Neuroscience has now proven that practicing mindfulness changes the structure of your brain. That's pretty amazing, don't you think?!

How does this change happen? By making one simple choice at a time.

Mindful Monday: Have anxiety? You’re not alone.

Do you ever have anxiety or know someone who does?

I sure do. Anxiety is on the rise.

For years I had anxiety and it was all-consuming. My mind was going non-stop, and it was constantly worried about when my next anxiety attack was going to be. This worry and obsession with my anxiety created MORE anxiety in the body. It became a vicious cycle and it was so frustrating!

Things began to change when I started to meditate.

From Diane's Kitchen - Diane’s Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

Diane’s Lemon Coconut Energy Balls   

My new creation!
If you love lemon and coconut you will love these.
3/4 cup      unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup      sunflower seeds (or your choice: pumpkin, almond, cashew)
1/2 cup      sesame seeds
1/3 cup      maple syrup  (or your choice: honey etc.)
1/2 cup      almond butter (or your favourite nut butter)
4 Tbsp       fresh lemon juice
1 tsp          sea salt
Additional Coconut – to roll balls in.
 
Blend all ingredients in the food processor or blender until mixture forms a ball.  Pinch off small amounts and form into bit-sized balls. Roll in more unsweetened coconut.  Store in air-tight container and refrigerate. Will stay fresh for a few weeks.