Shonda MoralisJun 14, 20212 minAre you languishing or suffering from this?Much has been written about Adam Grant’s NYTimes article on languishing during the pandemic—essentially giving a name to that common meh...
Shonda MoralisMar 27, 20192 min“My mom found a baby at the mall.”jakob owens/unsplash.com Mindfulness has served me well in all sorts of situations—as my son retold my recent encounter to his friend,...
Shonda MoralisNov 20, 20182 minHappy Thanksgiving (and a special offer!)One thing I learned from penning my first book is that as much as I relish writing, it can also be uncomfortably sloooowwww and...
Shonda MoralisSep 25, 20184 minMy adventures in horse racing and other random thingsdoug kelley/unsplash.com I recently took part in a horse race, a first for me. This was not your typical horse race, mind you. I have not...
Shonda MoralisSep 7, 20183 minWhat’s it like to be a psychotherapist? (and an announcement!)tim wright/unsplash.com When meeting someone for the first time who learns I am a psychotherapist, I typically encounter one of two...
Shonda MoralisJul 10, 20183 minOne Mindful Tribe: An Interview with Dena FarashThe lowdown: Dena is a mom, the founder of The Mindful Mom Revolution, energy healer and speaker. Her mission is to empower moms to do...
Shonda MoralisJun 12, 20183 minOne Mindful Tribe: Q&A with Lori Mihalich-LevinGrab a cup of tea, read on, and learn from this wise, inspiring woman. The lowdown: Lori K. Mihalich-Levin, JD, is the founder of Mindful...
Shonda MoralisMay 30, 20182 minDrowning in Chocolate?jennifer pallian/unsplash The months of Many and June are replete not only with blissfully longer days, but often with full schedules as...
Shonda MoralisMay 11, 20183 min25 Lessons I Have Learned: A letter to my 25 year-old self on my 45th birthday (re-post)annie spratt/unsplash This year my birthday falls on Mother’s Day. Considering my kiddos are the two greatest gifts of my life, this...
Shonda MoralisApr 27, 20183 minHow to Have Your Best Mother’s Day YetMother’s Day is coming soon — how would you like to spend yours? Take a moment and imagine your ideal Mother’s Day, one in which you are...
Shonda MoralisDec 5, 20173 minMrs. Claus’ Secret to a Peaceful Holiday SeasonTo let go means giving up coercing, resisting, or struggling, in exchange for something more powerful and wholesome. ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn...
Shonda MoralisNov 16, 20172 minThe One Key Ingredient to Grow Your Gratitudeunsplash.com The season of gratitude is upon us. Like many of us, I am most thankful for the simple things in life: good health, dear...
Shonda MoralisOct 9, 20173 minThis is How Easy Meditation Can Beunsplash.com/boram kim Excerpted from Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms. Mindfulness meditation builds increased...
Shonda MoralisOct 6, 20171 minQuick Tips for Sanity, Calm, and Mindfulnessunsplash.com 3 Free Sample Mindful Breaks from Breathe, Mama, Breathe: SNAP Break, Look into their Eyes, and Coffee Meditation at...
Shonda MoralisAug 24, 20172 minHow to Avoid Back-to-School OverwhelmAs the slower pace of summer fades and the school year begins, life can quickly take on a frantic and overwhelming vibe. Here is a brief...
Shonda MoralisFeb 9, 20171 minHow to Minimize Those Winter Bluesphoto by unsplash.com How are you feeling about winter, right about now? Many of us in the Northeast are struggling with the winter...
Shonda MoralisJan 24, 20171 minWhat’s It Like to Write a Book?Photo by Juliette Leufke/unsplash Question: What’s it like to be a published author? Answer (How long do you have?): #1. Awesome. #2....
Shonda MoralisJan 11, 20172 minYou Are Not AlonePhoto by Bonnie Kittel/unsplash.com “Books are out there to show your heart, to show your soul, to tell… your readers: You are not...
Shonda MoralisDec 30, 20163 minWhat’s the Word? — 2017 EditionPhoto by Brigitte Tohm, unsplash.com I’m a fan of the recent trend to carefully select one intentional word to usher in the New Year....
Shonda MoralisDec 6, 20161 minIt’s the Most Confunctional Time of the YearPhoto by Ben White One of the things I love about the preschool years is the sweet mispronunciations and accidental word mashups, giving...