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The Mindful Monday for Nov. 3 is a quote on mindfulness from self-help author Eckhart Tolle: "Wherever you are, be there totally." Tolle's words are a reminder to live in the present and experience all the sensations of the here and now. When we live in our phones or worry about what comes next, we are missing the opportunities of the present moment. When we become too fixated on some future possibility, we might be "wishing our lives away" instead of appreciating where we are and...

The Mindful Monday for Oct. 27 is a reflection on sitting with difficult feelings: Not every thought needs a reaction. Some just need release. This reminds me of author and podcaster Mel Robbins's "Let Them" theory, a mindset tool for accepting that we cannot control other people's actions and reactions. When we let the actions of other people dictate our mood and mindset in negative ways, we are giving up our emotional autonomy. So if someone disagrees with you, let them without letting...

The Mindful Monday for Oct. 20 is a quote from clinical psychologist and author Dr. Meg Jay: "Do something that's an investment in who you might want to be next." No matter our age, we are constantly evolving — hopefully for the better. How can we invest our time and energy now into who we might want to be tomorrow? That could mean learning a new skill, adopting a healthy habit or changing our mindset about something. Through reflection and small, positive actions, we can become the...

The Mindful Monday for Oct. 13 is a quote from author Anne Lamott: "Almost everyone will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." This quote is especially relevant this fall break week. When things feel like they are going a mile a minute, and we feel unable to keep up. Sometimes the best advice comes from our friends in IT: Turn it off and turn it back on again. We have been fooled to think that always being busy means we are being productive. Resting and recharging...

The Mindful Monday for Oct. 6 is a quote from stress and mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn: You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf. Some degree of stress and adversity is unavoidable in life. At some point, we all have to surf the waves of difficulty. Building our resilience skills can make those waves more manageable. What strategies can you use to get through the stressful moments?Help us promote a culture of wellbeing by sharing the Mindful Monday!Receive the MM...

Dr. Meg Jay is a developmental clinical psychologist who specializes in "twentysomethings." She is the author of several renowned books, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review and recently on the Mel Robbins Podcast. Georgia College & State University is fortunate to have Jay on campus to speak about her work and what college students can learn about "the defining decade" of their 20s. Join us for her talk in...

The Mindful Monday for Sept. 29 is a reminder to take things as they come: You don't have to know the whole path to take the next step. Often, we seek certainty and security in all things, but we sacrifice the possibilities that come with uncertainty, ambiguity and spontaneity. It is one thing to plan ahead, but another to be so rigid that we don't explore what could be possible if we let go of a need for control. Is there an area in your life where you could let go a little bit and...

The Mindful Monday for Sept. 22 is a quote from Tibetan Buddhist master Sakyong Mipham: "The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness." This is a reminder of how important balance is in our lives. To feel our best, we have to find outlets for activity and energetic release. We also have to embrace quiet and calm to still our minds. Developing a routine with a healthy balance of both movement and stillness is a key to health and wellbeing. Help us promote a...