by Char Richard | Dec 4, 2015 | A Calmer, Happier, Stress-Free You, Clinician Wellness, Mindfulness Meditation
It was 2010 and I was ridiculous that holiday season. It was my first holiday in my new house and I decided that one real Christmas tree was not enough – I had to have two. A white pine in the dining room for the beautiful aroma and a Douglas Fir for the traditional...
by Char Richard | Oct 21, 2014 | Mindfulness Meditation
Personally, today was not a great day. Some losses. I think it’s important to share, as humans, that we all have ups and downs. Mindfulness works for both. When I work with a patient who has depression and their goal is to “be happy”, I spend time...
by Char Richard | Sep 27, 2014 | A Calmer, Happier, Stress-Free You, Mindfulness Meditation
While I like routine, I also need flexibility. If I set a rigid self-care or mindfulness schedule, I will spend much time and energy dreading what I “have to” do. The Experiment This week I decided to experiment with a new way to approach my...