Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the only time we have control over – “now”. Grounding oneself in nature is a great way to reset, practice Mindfulness, and let go of stress. Hiking to points of interest, like breathtaking views and overlooks, waterfalls, creeks, or other bodies of water, are my favorite.
You are not defined by your worst day.
Below is a list of books I recommend the most for understanding mindfulness, anxiety, and trauma. Click on the titles and it will take you to a website where you can explore or purchase.
The Now Effect: How a Mindful Moment Can Change the Rest of Your Life, by Elisha Goldstein, PhD
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life, by Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD
Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry, by Susannah Mars, Catherine M. Pittman PhD, et al.
The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Getting Past Your Past, by Francine Shapiro
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About, by Mel Robbins
