by Martha Brettschneider | Aug 14, 2015 | Meditation, Mindful Eating, Mindfulness
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of meditating to support my mindfulness practice. But let’s be honest. It’s not always easy to carve out the time. Kids, heavy workloads, and travel demands often throw a wrench into our best intentions, even...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 24, 2015 | Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Thought Leaders, Motivation
How are your eating habits? Are you one of those people who can have a chocolate bar lying around and just eat a little bit of it each day, maybe even just a few times a week? Or are you like me, chowing the whole thing down within minutes of opening the wrapping?...
by Martha Brettschneider | Apr 22, 2015 | Life Lessons, Mindful Eating, Mindfulness
Happy Earth Day! (Though I realize this will come a day late to email subscribers). I was going to celebrate the day by installing a dragonfly-attracting habitat in my garden, but Apollo has taken over the “pond.” Instead, I’ll acknowledge Earth Day...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jan 26, 2013 | Feng Shui/Clutter Clearing, Mindful Eating, Motivation
What’s the equivalent of “control, alt, delete” for Mac users? Although it’s been years since I rebooted a computer by hitting those keys, that phrase still comes to mind when it’s time to make a fresh start. A few days ago our exchange...
by Martha Brettschneider | Sep 27, 2012 | Mindful Eating
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” — Virginia Woolf When was the last time you made yourself a really great meal? Just for you. Not trying to make kids or partners happy, not trying to please the diverse...
by Martha Brettschneider | Sep 23, 2012 | Feng Shui/Clutter Clearing, Mindful Eating
What does your refrigerator look like? I opened mine a few months ago and found something akin to a forgotten Smithsonian warehouse, a hodgepodge collection of moldy, shriveled leftovers. The mess–some of it slimy, some of it stinky, most of it...
