It’s the new year, and resolutions are everywhere. But rather than obsessing over those fraught promises, I propose we focus on new year’s reflections. Kristine Wood provides work-place facilitation and training. She knows a thing or two about the powers of reflection — and of relaxing our certainty....

I’ve been having a hard time focusing on a project I need to complete. As I sat down at my computer this morning I did NOT go to my email inbox first. Instead, I focused only on the articles I needed to read, the document I was working on, and the task at hand. Whew, […]...

Meditation is good for me. I should meditate more. Clear my mind. Get in touch with my inner wisdom. Why can’t I sit still? My ankle is stiff. I should really start making dinner. Focus on the breath . . . . Meditation has long been something I “should” do. I’ve read books, taken classes. […...

NY Times book review about how mindfulness & meditation can make us more efficient by improving concentration....