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What are the chances you can read this story completely without letting your mind wander elsewhere? If it's slim to none, you may need to read it the most. With the television, blogs, cell phones, iPads, and kids running around my house, it's a wonder I can focus on any given task. When I'm exercising, I'm usually dialed into the task at hand, but when it comes to completing my to-do list, it Read more
When it comes to work or school, we all have projects, assignments, reports and deadlines to deal with. We have things to type, research to make, books to read, and emails to write. Some of us can stay focused and get through a to do list even when there are people chatting, music blaring, food being passed around, or sirens outside - (like me). Then there are others who can pay more Read more
Adult ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are conditions that have to do with the way you think. Unfortunately, they can seriously affect adults when it comes to their job, relationships, and their finances. It's true that they have to do with not being able to concentrate, but there's a lot more to it. Some of the signs include: "zoning out" Read more
When you're doing yoga, it's really important to be aware of your body, and to be conscious of your movements. Bringing your attention inward is a big part of the yoga practice. If your mind is wandering, or something distracts you, you could get careless with your actions, and end up getting injured. Check out this yogi's response to a furry, purring distraction... Now that you are Read more
Depending on what kind of yoga class you are taking some start off seated and some start off standing. However the class begins physically, it's always important for you to begin your personal practice mindfully. Sanskrit Name: Tadasana English Translation: Mountain Pose If the instructor offers you a moment of meditation in the beginning of class, use this time to bring yourself into your Read more
Your drishti, quite simply put, is your gaze, or where you look. When you focus your eyes on a fixed, non-moving, single point, your attention naturally follows, making it easier to concentrate (during meditation) or balance (during yoga). Your drishti will help you block out distraction, so you can draw your awareness inward. When using your drishti, don't squint or strain your eyes - the Read more
We are a month into the new year and already that resolution to be less stressed has been tossed out the window. Well, bring that resolution back and focus on something that makes you tick. Your breath - yep, I am talking meditation. Meditation involves concentrating on a single thought, word, image or movement and is a great way to reduce stress. Essentially you are trying to strengthen the Read more
I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, Read more
We have been counting the days until Wes Anderson's film Moonrise Kingdom hits theaters, and we are so happy we don't have to wait any longer. The dreamy 1960s aesthetic caught our eye from the first glimpses of the trailer, and all of their sweet camping gear got us thinking. In honor of the film's release, we've pulled some beautiful products that can make your next camping trip a little more Read more
Natalie Portman and her son Aleph Millepied spent Wednesday afternoon at an LA park together. Aleph played in the sandbox and took a ride down the slide with help from his mom. Natalie had the company of her husband Benjamin for a recent couple's night out on the East Coast, where they attended the New York City Ballet's Spring Gala. It's an exciting time of year for the family of three since Read more
