by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness, Stress Management
It was the lack of awareness and calmness in my mornings that really used to bother me during my years working in the child welfare field. I remember rushing from the moment I was up to the moment I arrived at the office and somehow, always making it a few minutes...
by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness, Stress Management
I have compiled 20 techniques I often use for myself and with my clients. I have seen these techniques work their magic. I hope they do so with you as well. If you do try any of them, please write and let me know what you thought.
by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness
We all know that life isn’t supposed to always be easy and that challenges are going to be present in one way or another. At least, that’s what most of us grew up hearing our parents say. But as much as we grow up knowing those things, we often struggle...
by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness
Nearly twelve years ago, I attended a program on mindfulness that was based on the first book written by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD. I initially took this course as part of a professional training, striving to provide the same program to my clients at The Ottawa Mission...
by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness
I am not sure what your New Year’s resolutions are but, if you are anything like me, you probably have at least one resolution that is about learning, expanding your knowledge, growing personally or, something along those lines. In preparation for the new year, my...
by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness
12 years ago, when I took my first mindfulness course, I remember thinking that the teachings were incredible and wishing that this information was known by everyone. It was always evident to me that if everyone would live their lives mindfully, the world would be a...
by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness
This weekend I had the opportunity to receive a training on Restorative Yoga (a type of Yoga that specializes on slowing the nervous system down to create optimum health). On the second day of the three day training, there was a guest speaker who began his session by...
by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness, Stress Management
It was about 7 years ago, when I visited my family doctor’s office looking to receive a prescription that would lower my high levels of stress and that would alleviate my anxiety. For two years, I had been working more than 40 hours a week on a highly demanding...
