SIGH. It's good for you.
A study recently published in the journal Cell (1) reviewed the impact of three daily, 5-minute controlled breathing practices:...
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M2 Mindfulness Blogs
Susan West
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Look who got a makeover (& inspiration for sunscreen)
As we all know, the Arizona sun is no joke. Look no further than the *fried* mobile mindfulness studio wrap. The Internet loves a...
Susan West
Jan 30, 20233 min read
Q&A: What does your mindfulness practice look like?
During a recent workshop someone asked me what my mindfulness practice looked like. I noticed I had a hard time answering. In part...
Susan West
Dec 5, 20221 min read
Mindfulness is as effective as medication to decrease anxiety
A recent clinical trial(1) compared the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and a first-line SSRI medication...
Susan West
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Be BRAVE
Nourish yourself to be present and experience the holiday season. B(e) R(aditate) A(llow) V(alidate) E(njoy) Meditate BRAVE. Wishing you...
Susan West
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Holiday Gatherings in the Mobile Studio
Looking for a unique way to build community and bring good tidings to your workplace this holiday season? Our mobile studio will be...
Susan West
Nov 1, 20221 min read
The Perils of "Afternoon Brain"
Want to preserve your ability to make more thoughtful decisions? Give your brain a break. Sounds pretty intuitive, right? Research...
Susan West
Sep 15, 20223 min read
Act Swiftly
It's Driver Appreciation Week (DAW) 2022 at Swift Transportation, and we are so excited to have the privilege to support this group...
Susan West
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Just STOP Already
S.T.O.P. Stop Take a breath Observe Proceed If I had to pick just one practice to share, it might be STOP. I use this all. the. time. At...
Susan West
Feb 23, 20221 min read
Show Up to the Live Class!
All digital delivery is not created equal. At least not when it comes to stress reduction for online mindfulness training programs....
Susan West
Jan 31, 20222 min read
M2 is M2x2
M2 turned 4 this month. That is no small thing. Consistent with many moments in this entrepreneurial journey, I meet this anniversary...
Susan West
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Mangling Magazines: Bringing your intentions and values to life in a vision board
I first tried creating a vision board at a workshop at a friend's house several years ago. It was kind of a bust. I hadn't done any...
Susan West
Jan 24, 20222 min read
To do, or to be? That is the question.
I spent many years ignoring January, resolute in my resistance to declare any resolutions, suspicious of cultural pressure. And, yet, I...
Susan West
Dec 15, 20211 min read
Holiday Showers Bring...
...joy acceptance kindness awe connection ease appreciation freedom Happy Holidays from M2! And may you shower others with kindness and...
Susan West
Nov 8, 20211 min read
The Upside of Contagion
In a recent study at Coca-Cola Iberia in Madrid, researchers measured the impact of acts of kindness in the workplace. They found that...
Susan West
Oct 26, 20211 min read
Go In to Peace Out
Looking for an innovative way to invite connection and show appreciation this holiday season? M2 announces “Go In to Peace Out,” a...
Susan West
Oct 6, 20211 min read
What Are You Paying Attention To?
What are you paying attention to right now? Notice: -Do you know where your attention is placed? -Is your attention being directed...
Susan West
Oct 6, 20211 min read
"I can see how this will help me."
I Ioved meeting this sweet couple at Swift Transportation Driver Appreciation Week. He's a driver; she's his new wife. When she learned...
Susan West
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Mindfulness Myth Debunked with "Every little bit counts."
Check out Gerardo's smile. He had heard about the many benefits of mindfulness practice, but he never tried it "because the influencers...
Susan West
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Beginner's Mind, "I like trying new things"
"I like trying new things." -Wes, Swift Transportation Driver "Thanks for showing me something new." -Robert, Swift Transportation Driver...
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