Mindfulness in a Mindless World Keynote Speech

"The practice of mindfulness coupled with self-compassion builds your resilience. You overcome stress and are more empowered." Nina Sidell Mindfulness is at the heart of effective coping and strategizing at home and at work. By increasing awareness and discovering neutrality, you develop greater self-compassion and resilience. I will be speaking at the Texas Librarians Association Fall Conference discussing this phenomenal and effective practice. Practice Mindfulness Awareness of Momentary Focus- "I am aware..." Handle Feelings with Self-Compassion-…

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What Makes You Feel Safe & Secure?

How do you feel day-to-day and year-to-year? When you stop, look and listen to the world around you, what makes you feel content, safe and secure? You are aware of the extreme challenges facing all of us today and it is your choice in any given moment how you (want to) respond. Today’s world is filled with speed, chaos, fear, uncertainty, violence, natural disasters, and lack of control. Living in a complex, tumultuous world raising constant threats to peace and well-being affect people’s overall stress response, health, relationships and progress.

It is documented that many diseases stem from stress and we need to find ways to create positive change in the world and within ourselves to avoid that.  (more…)

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