In the hustle and bustle of today's work life, taking care of our mental well-being is key to achieving top-notch performance. That's where mindfulness can help supercharge your work day! Mindfulness is amazing at helping your mental health and turbocharging your work mojo. So, let's dive in and how to bring this magic to your work day (and how employers can bring this to their teams!) 

The Marvel of Mindfulness 

What's the buzz about? Picture this: you're in the zone, fully aware of your thoughts and feelings, without any judgment. That's mindfulness in action! It's all about embracing the present moment and accepting your emotions without labeling them good or bad. Radical, right?

Mindfulness is a powerful tool that reduces stress, anxiety, and even those pesky symptoms of the blues. It's like a soothing balm for your soul, promoting emotional regulation and overall well-being. Need better sleep? Mindfulness has got your back! It's a secret weapon for managing negative emotions...

Stress is a normal part of life for your team. Yes work is a part of their stress, but many times your employees may be facing stress that we can't see at work. When stress becomes overwhelming or prolonged, it can affect both our physical and mental health and ultimately our performance at work.

Burnout is one of the most common workplace issues today. It occurs when people experience chronic stress that affects their physical and emotional well-being. This may lead them to feel overwhelmed by work pressures, lack of control over workloads or an inability to balance their personal lives with professional duties so much so that they become exhausted and demoralized in the long term.

🚨If you feel your team is facing burnout, email me to chat about in-person or virtual trainings with me (a motivational speaker that specializes in mindfulness training for leaders and their teams).

Stress and burnout are both serious problems, but they can be managed well.

Stress and burnout are ...

Mindfulness training is a practice that helps people become more aware of their thoughts and feelings. It's been shown to have numerous benefits, including helping employees focus on the task at hand and make better decisions. 

If you're looking to improve employee well-being, the mindfulness training courses I host as a virtual speaker or live keynote speaker can be a great way to do so! Mindfulness is a series of practices that focuses on being present in the moment and accepting your feelings without judgment.

It can help reduce your team's stress and anxiety, prevent burnout (this is HUGE right now!), improve sleep quality and reduce blood pressure. In addition to these benefits for individuals who practice mindfulness regularly there are also some clear benefits for organizations.

Email me if you want to bring some of these amazing benefits to your team! 

Mindfulness can help your team perform better.

Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. It h...

For many people, visualization is a word that comes to mind when you think about sports and players "seeing the shot" before they take it. But did you know that visualization can also be used in business and personal life to achieve your highest goals? Visualization is the ability to see yourself doing something before actually doing it. It sounds like magic but it isn't!

Visualization can be a powerful tool for self-improvement.

Visualization is a form of guided imagery that uses positive mental imagery and visualization to influence how your brain works to reach your goals.

Visualization can also be used as a powerful tool for self-improvement by helping you achieve personal growth goals like reducing stress or improving confidence levels in social situations.

Visualization is a process of creating images in your mind, with the goal of improving your overall health and well-being.

Visualization is a process of creating images in your mind and repeating the visual images of th...

Mindfulness is one of the most popular wellness trends right now. It's not just a passing fad, either — this mind/body practice has been around for thousands of years and is still growing in popularity as more people learn about its benefits. Here's my guide to everything you need to know about mindfulness and the many ways it can help improve your life.

Mindfulness apps.

If you're looking for a way to learn more about mindfulness, but can't find the time to practice it in your daily life, apps are a great option. They allow you to learn about mindfulness practices without having to set aside an hour or more each day. Some of my favorites include the Chopra app (for meditations by my fav teacher, Deepak Chopra), Headspace and Calm (for a variety of simple meditations); Insight Timer (for guided meditations, affirmations and frequency music); and 10% Happier (for news about the latest research).

Music and mindfulness.

Music has been used in mindfulness practices for thousands of ...

Think about the BEST leader you'e ever had. Now, think about the WORST leader you've ever had? Which one do you feel was more mindful of their thoughts, managed their stress better, and was more optimistic? Yeap, probably the best leader, right? 

Mindfulness helps leaders be more present.

The ability to be present in the moment is one of the most important qualities a leader can have. It allows you to focus on what's happening right now, rather than thinking about something else or worrying about the future. Mindfulness helps you keep your attention focused on what's going on in front of you--whether it's a meeting with your team or a conversation with an employee who needs help resolving an issue.

Mindfulness also helps leaders multitask more effectively by helping them stay focused even when they're working on several tasks at once. This can be especially helpful when leading teams that are spread out across different locations: instead of feeling overwhelmed by trying to do ev...

My first meditation was in a yoga class. My mind was all over the place. I remember how uncomfortable I was sitting in an upright position. I honestly thought I did it wrong. After my first meditation, I didn't practice again for a long time. Now, I'm convinced that everyone should meditate—everyday!

Meditation is not just for yogis.

Meditation has long been associated with the yogis of the world, but it's actually something that can be done by anyone. I'm grateful that yoga brought me to meditation, but now I see them as two completely separate things!

Meditation is not a religion, but rather a practice that helps you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions. It doesn't require any special tools or clothing--just the desire to learn how to meditate in order to reap its benefits (which include stress reduction). The good news is that there are many types of meditation available for beginners who want to give it a try without feeling like they're committing themselves to an...

Meditation. Visualization. Gratitude. I truly believe that the better I am, the better I can be for others 🤩

It was so fun attending the #FBRSummit22 in Nashville! Thank you to Katrina Mitchell Franchise Speakers and Michelle Monroe Rowan, CFE for being amazing humans and allowing me to share mindfulness tips to the dedicated team that serve franchise partners. 🤗

Here's a quick peak:

Focused on franchisee support: Top franchise leaders gathered in Nashville at #FBRSummit22 to discuss how to best support #franchise owners from a place of focus, inspiration, and abundance.

Certified mindfulness teacher and franchising leader, Carisa Findley, shared insights on how to support franchise partners with a mindful approach. #franchising #inspiration #franchiseopportunities #mindfulleadership

Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years. It can help you relieve stress, improve your mental performance, and even lead a happier life. While there are many different types of meditation out there, one thing they all have in common is that they involve a state of mental silence.

Let's take an in-depth look at some of the key benefits that meditation has on your brain and body. You'll learn how it can help you achieve better concentration levels, manage anxiety more effectively, improve memory recall abilities and more!

1. Meditation improves focus

Meditation can improve your focus.

This is because meditation helps you focus on the present moment, which is something that most of us struggle with. When we're distracted by thoughts and feelings from the past or future, it's hard to be productive and high performing in any task. By honing in on what's happening right now--the sights, sounds and sensations around you--you're training yourself to focus more e...

Throughout my career, I've held several roles that required me to be the first point of contact when franchisees need support. And guess what? They need a lot of it! Sometimes during traditional business hours and sometimes on Sunday evenings.

It is a demanding job and requires you to be at your very best. If you support franchise partners in roles like, field support, ops coach, or new openings, I have 1 tip to share to help you manage the energy you bring to franchisees! Check it out 🧘🏻‍♀️

CLICK HERE for a quick tip to better support franchise partners.