by Carla Naumburg | Jan 2, 2013 | PsychCentral.com
“In the past, my resolutions have been fairly predictable: lose weight, exercise more, read more, watch less TV, etc. Some of those are on my list again this year, but I’ve added one more—a resolution that, if I can stick with it, will help me achieve all of my...
by Carla Naumburg | Dec 17, 2012 | PsychCentral.com
“Descartes said, “I think, therefore I am.” It’s an inspiring sentiment, but it’s not quite right, not today. If I were to let my thoughts define me today, I would spend the day swimming in grief and fear, desperately searching for ways to close in or strike...
by Carla Naumburg | Dec 6, 2012 | PsychCentral.com
“Mindfulness and gratitude everything. And yet they change nothing. The girls were still feverish and snotty, the laundry was still dirty, and my deadlines were still on the horizon. But my perspective on all of it was completely different.” You can read...
by Carla Naumburg | Nov 29, 2012 | PsychCentral.com
“In my mind, someone who meditates or practices mindfulness probably wears organic cotton clothing, enjoys lingering over a warm cup of tea, and would rather spend the night cuddled up a book of Mary Oliver’s poems than watch the latest episode of NCIS. She...
by Carla Naumburg | Nov 26, 2012 | PsychCentral.com
“My body is clearly trying to tell me something, and it’s not good news. Yes, I’ve been meditating somewhat regularly, and working out a few times a week, but clearly that’s not enough. Something else needs to change. Quite simply, I need to focus on...
by Carla Naumburg | Nov 11, 2012 | PsychCentral.com
I’ve posted a list of some of my favorite books related to mindful parenting over at PsychCentral.com.