Thinking Like a Fit Person Can Influence Your Mind-Body Connection

Thinking Like a Fit Person Can Influence Your Mind-Body Connection

Is the way we think about movement affecting how our bodies actually move? After catching myself making “cranky, achy man noises” every time I stood up, I decided to test a simple mindset shift—and discovered some fascinating insights from some medical professional friends about motor patterns, sitting and the mind–body connection.

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Mindfulness 101: Unlock the Scientifically Proven Benefits of Being Present

Mindfulness 101: Unlock the Scientifically Proven Benefits of Being Present

"Mindfulness" is a buzz word we're hearing a lot about these days. But what is mindfulness and how can it help your body, your energy level, your productivity and your overall health and happiness? And is mindfulness the same thing as meditation? I train a lot of successful, stressed out, busy professionals. And when I first bring up the idea of a “mindfulness practice” most of them scoff. “I’m too busy to think about that.” I’ll tell you what I tell them: “Frankly, you’re too busy NOT to.”

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