Tag Archives: Relaxation

Self Regulation III – Morning Mindfulness: The Mind & The Inextinguishable Flame

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Payal Patel

The candlelight flame is an ancient Indian symbol of undivided attention. It is said that if we leave the mind to its own devices (to entropy!), the flame of attention will scatter into thousands of tiny lights pointing in thousands … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus & Clarity, Metacognition, Observation, Preparing the Mind, Self-Regulation, Sleep, Stillness | Tagged Balance, emotions, Focus, Grit, Learning, Meditation, Mind/Body, mindfulness, Observing, Relaxation, Self-Regulation, Sleep, Stillness | Leave a comment

Self-Regulation II: Begins Before Bedtime

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Payal Patel

The world of sleep is mysterious and vast. We are conscious of ourselves just before we drift off to sleep. However, in between falling asleep and waking, we intentionally or unintentionally place full trust in the world around us – that … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus & Clarity, Preparing the Mind, Self-Regulation, Sleep, Stillness | Tagged Anxiety, Balance, emotions, Focus, monkeymind, Relaxation, Self-Regulation, Sleep, Stillness | 3 Comments

Exam Anxiety Meditation I

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Payal Patel

NOTE: Those of us who are not students can use this by substituting test anxiety with extreme nervousness during high pressure situations (public talks, meetings with a boss, high-pressure deadlines at work, etc.) I had promised that I would post … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Anxiety & Struggle, Math Anxiety, Preparing the Mind, Test Anxiety | Tagged Breath, Focus, Meditation, Relaxation, Test Anxiety, WhatIf | 2 Comments

Unplugging for Clarity

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Payal Patel

When we don’t give ourselves the opportunity to unplug (literally, from all the electronic devices we use), and sit down with ourselves, acknowledge our exhaustion, our joys and failures of the day, our feelings of defeat, and our feelings of … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus & Clarity, Metacognition, Preparing the Mind, Stillness | Tagged Focus, ListenToYourBody, Mind/Body, NewSchoolYear, Relaxation, slowingdown, Social Media, Stillness, Unplug | 1 Comment

Harnessing the Breath

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Payal Patel

As you turn to the next page of your exam, your teacher announces, “Ten minutes left!” You flip through the remaining problems and freeze, “I don’t think I’ll finish!” For a moment, you hold your breath and your hand tightens … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus & Clarity, Metacognition, Preparing the Mind, Stillness | Tagged Balance, Breath, Breathe, Focus, Harness, InhaleExhale, Mind/Body, Relaxation, slowingdown | 5 Comments

Stillness

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Payal Patel

Stillness helps create space in our minds to think, and time in our day-to-day lives to regain our clarity, patience, and knack for insight. When we become very still, we are able to listen to each sound, experience each breath, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Learning In Stillness!

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Payal Patel

Welcome Learning In Stillness Readers! Peace and Love, Payal Patel

Posted in Anxiety, Anxiety & Struggle, Beginner's Mind, Curiosity, Focus & Clarity, Grit, Math Anxiety, Metacognition, Non-Judgement, Observation, Preparing the Mind, Self-Regulation, Test Anxiety | Tagged Anxiety, Balance, Beginner's Mind, Breath, connection, Curiosity, embrace, emotions, evolvingmind, Exam, Focus, Grit, Growth, Humility, Labeling, Learning, learningfromchallenge, Meditation, Mind/Body, mindfulness, monkeymind, Non-Judgemental, Observing, OldHabits, Relaxation, Self-Regulation, Social Media, Stillness, Struggle, WhatIf | Leave a comment