We see mindfulness as a curiosity and purposeful experiencing of thoughts, feelings, sensations and relationships in the present moment. A moment of mindfulness is when we are able to see ourselves through a wider lens that includes more self-compassion and self-acceptance.

It is that moment when you realize you were caught up in a thought, feeling, perception or habit. In that moment, you have agency to choose how you respond to your feelings, thoughts and ultimately who you want to be and align you behavior with your values.

When we think of mindfulness practice, we often image  as sitting on a cushion with our eyes closed and focusing on the breath.

Mindfulness practice on the cushion helps us get clearer on the behaviors that increases our well-being and the wellbeing of our community. 

At SkillfulMeans, we believe an equally important aspect of cultivating mindfulness is tending to what is happening off a cushion: in a conversation with a friend or child, when dealing with a conflict at work, or while enjoying a meal.

In order to move in the direction of our own well-being, we must be mindful with your eyes wide open fully engaging in our lives.

This is why we have created an online community with intensive trainings focused on those aspects of our lives most important to us. Our SkillfulMeans trainings and community is for parents, professionals, teachers, coaches, students, and anyone interested in embodying mindful communication skills and living their most authentic lives at home and at work.