in the present moment Archives - Pamela J. Alexander Wellness

How to encourage ‘Aha! moments’

by Pamela Alexander | Jul 1, 2018 | Mindfulness

Relaxation is fundamental part of staying healthy, but did you know it can encourage ‘Aha! moments too?’ Robert Sternberg, American psychologist, psychometrician and professor of Human Development at Cornell University and his team define Aha! moments as “insight is a...

Goal + value= more than just another resolution!

by Pamela Alexander | Jan 18, 2018 | Mindfulness

As with every year I’ve looked at my goals, decided on which of them I would focus and made plans insuring each goal is specific, measurable and deadline driven. I used the same strategy that I used last year. You can see that here. This year, after I put together my...

Surrendering to what is…

by Pamela Alexander | Aug 26, 2016 | Mindfulness

Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t). —James...