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The Perfect Day: A Side Effect of Mindfulness
Signe Porteshawver Signe Porteshawver

The Perfect Day: A Side Effect of Mindfulness

Aah, mindfulness; my partner in living was the perfect companion in preparing for and being on my European holiday. Having the awareness and capacity to be with all the different sights, sounds, smells, feels, and tastes and not judge or compare them to experiences at home, I was able to be fully immersed in European moments.

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Celebrate Music and Mindfulness
Signe Porteshawver Signe Porteshawver

Celebrate Music and Mindfulness

We are incredibly honored to have been selected as the beneficiary for the Central Texas Medical Orchestra’s (CTMO) May Concert!

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Mindfulness is an Antidote to Zoom Fatigue
Signe Porteshawver Signe Porteshawver

Mindfulness is an Antidote to Zoom Fatigue

Despite the often taxing effects of video conferencing, these platforms are here to stay, and there are actions we can take to combat the strain they may cause. Mindfulness can play a valuable role in helping us tune in to our needs as we adjust to this relatively new technology.

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Shift Negative Thinking with Mindfulness
Signe Porteshawver Signe Porteshawver

Shift Negative Thinking with Mindfulness

Recognizing these recurring thoughts is the first step in changing them. Once we become aware of these thought patterns, we can begin to replace them with more self-compassionate ones.

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Mediation as a Rollercoaster Ride
Signe Porteshawver Signe Porteshawver

Mediation as a Rollercoaster Ride

You don’t have to feel bad about flying off this roller coaster, because you’re always going to be able to find your way onto your seat and buckled back up if you choose.

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Mindful Skills Development Group Launches April 26th, 2022
Cyndi Collen Cyndi Collen

Mindful Skills Development Group Launches April 26th, 2022

The Mindfulness Skills Development curriculum was developed by Cyndi Collen, LCSW-S in 2014 and has been taught to over 100 clients. Previous participants have experienced an increase mindfulness and decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression. 

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Meditation is Medicine
Cyndi Collen Cyndi Collen

Meditation is Medicine

Cultivating mindfulness can get us to the point where we don’t have to feel controlled by our emotions, but rather see our emotions as a guide.  Learn how and why to meditate.

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Finding Time for Mindfulness Series: Mindful Eating
Cyndi Collen Cyndi Collen

Finding Time for Mindfulness Series: Mindful Eating

If you’re taking part in the average American diet, you are eating roughly three meals a day and two snacks in between. With that many opportunities, it can be an excellent opportunity to cultivate mindfulness.

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MWCA in Amplify Austin!
Cyndi Collen Cyndi Collen

MWCA in Amplify Austin!

The Mindful Wellness Center of Austin (MWCA) is excited to participate in Amplify Austin this year, March 2-3, 2022. Amplify Austin is the biggest fundraising event of the year for Central Texas non-profits.

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Love & Mindfulness as Nourishment
Cyndi Collen Cyndi Collen

Love & Mindfulness as Nourishment

While mindfulness has been a big part of my life over the last several years, I somehow had not come across one of its founding fathers until I was looking for quotes describing love for my wedding in February of 2020.

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