Inner Peace to Go Sandy Cohen

Have you ever eaten something so delicious that you spontaneously close your eyes so you can more fully immerse yourself in its scrumptiousness, so you can truly savor it?Savoring isn't just for food. Research shows that allowing ourselves to savor the delightful but ordinary moments in our lives boosts our mood, increases well-being and can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. It only takes a few seconds and we can do it right in the midst of our busy lives -- all we have to do is slow...

Life can feel like an endless to-do list, with lots of "stuff" but not a lot of meaning, to the point where we look around and go, "Is this it?! Is this really what life's about?"One way to shift out of this view and bring more richness and pleasure to our lives is by practicing gratitude. I know it sounds corny! But reams of research studies confirm that intentionally looking for things to be grateful for makes us happier and less stressed -- not just in the moment, but over time.So in this ...

Learn a quick and easy technique to ground yourself, get out of your head and change your mental energy in about a minute. I hope you love this "find your feet" exercise as much as I do! Please keep in touch! I'm on Instagram @YouKnowSandy and at innerpeacetogo.com.Get your free Stress Busters ebook, packed with actionable tips to bring on the chill!

No matter how old you are, no matter what you've done or not done, it is not too late to go after your dreams or create a life you love.The biggest obstacle standing between you and your dreams is the mistaken belief that it's too late.Ava DuVernay, Julia Child, Stan Lee and Susan Boyle are just a few of the people who started building the life they desired in middle age.The inspiration for this episode is my own realization of not-too-lateness... I recorded it the week I'll be graduating wit...

Multitasking may be the norm, but monotasking is where it's at when it comes to making meaningful progress while maintaining inner peace.This week, I share my favorite technique for time management and mental focus -- the Pomodoro Technique -- and how breaking big tasks into bite-size chunks is a powerful antidote to overwhelm.I use this timer-based technique to make progress on writing projects, housecleaning, and school stuff. I know teachers use it to get through piles of papers that need ...

Nothing interferes with our inner peace like having too much to do and not enough time to do it. This week, we're talking about what contributes to that feeling of overwhelm and how to shift how we think about the things on our to-do list in a way that allows for more breathing room.We talk about the "four burner theory" framework for our lives and how paying attention to which burners are on high can prevent us from burning out.We also discuss boundaries as self-care -- a loving way to ...