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M2 Mindfulness Blogs
Susan West
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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:...
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
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 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
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...
Susan West
Oct 5, 20211 min read
M2 Is Back on the Road
Choosing to meet people in person is a decision we made while navigating a thought-storm of concerns and doubt-- for safety and health,...
Susan West
May 10, 20212 min read
You Are Not Alone
We humans thrive in community. It doesn’t matter if you’re an introvert or extrovert. Studies show that tending to quality relationships...
Susan West
Apr 18, 20211 min read
Anxiety and Depression on the Rise
You already know the pandemic has taken a toll on how your employees feel. Many are experiencing burnout, increased stress, anxiety and...
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