Mindfulness Practice

Trauma in the Body

According to Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.

10 Simple Ways to Practice Mindful Self-Care

Mindfulness is the practice of being present and paying attention to the here-and-now. It takes intentionality of mindfulness to bring self-care into true practice.

Mindfully Weathering the Storm with R.A.I.N.

Instead of giving in to the storm inside, you can learn to equip yourself with the strategy of R.A.I.N. This strategy enables us to apply mindfulness in a self-compassionate way.

Self-Care in the Time of Corona

Difficult Times As our nation and world around us is surrounded by news of the COVID 19 epidemic, it can be very easy to…

A Growth Mindset Can Prevent Burn Out!

This month, Fuller Life connected with first year pre-med students at Prairie View A&M University to discuss how to avoid burn out by working…

Enjoy the foods you love AND be healthy: Mindful eating

It can be confusing know what healthy food choices are when we often hear conflicting messages. With mindful eating, we can practice listening to our bodies and make choices for ourselves that promote our health and well-being.

What’s the Weather Like Inside You? Mindfulness for Kids and Adults Alike

At times our feelings can feel so jumbled and all over the place that it is hard to put words to all that is…

How Often do you Care for Yourself?

So, what does actual self-care look like?

From a therapeutic stand point, it means taking care of yourself in multiple ways. It can look like eating well, engaging in mindfulness, exercising, or engaging in spiritual practices like mindfulness or expression through religion. In addition to taking care of your physical and emotional health, it is important to attend to the mental aspect of self-care.