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Makeda McKenzie
- Mar 29, 2020
- 2 min
The Caribbean Mindfulness Institute Speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative in Puerto Rico
Last month I had the distinct honour of speaking at the 5th Convening of the Clinton Global Initiative Action Network for Post-Disaster Recovery as part of a panel discussing Innovative Approaches to Mental Resilience. Following the devastating 2017 hurricane season, local leaders from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dominica, and Antigua and Barbuda approached President Bill Clinton to help them build back better. In response, the Clinton Foundation launched the CGI A
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Makeda McKenzie
- Feb 28, 2020
- 1 min
Health Benefits of Meditation
Mindfulness has gone from fringe ritual to mainstream health move, and for good reason. Doctors at prominent hospitals regularly recommend it for conditions like insomnia, chronic pain, and irritable bowel syndrome. According to a September 2016 article that appeared in a special edition of Time Magazine called Mindfulness: The New Science of Health and Happiness - here are some ways meditation changes your body: 1. Your brain releases happy chemicals: You get a boost of se
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Makeda McKenzie
- Jan 10, 2020
- 1 min
Our 2019 Year In Review (Hint: It was EPIC!)
Happy New Year!
When I formed my company in 2017, my vision was to bring stress relief right to the source of stress for many - the workplace. 2019 saw the Caribbean Mindfulness Institute grow from strength to strength - and we know we could not have done it without your support. Last year was filled with many special moments for us. Whether it was traveling to Barbados to speak at an international mindfulness conference, being featured in the local press, or delivering our
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Makeda McKenzie
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
The Caribbean Mindfulness Institute Is Making Its Way Up The Islands!
Exactly one week ago I returned from Barbados, after being asked to present at the 3-day Mindful Living 2.0 mindfulness retreat and conference put on by Inspired Journeys out of Toronto, Canada and The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. of Barbados. This 3-day mindfulness summit featured an international panel of world-class speakers that explored the science and practice of mindfulness in the workplace, sport, and our communities. I presented on Day 1 on the subject Mindfuln
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Makeda McKenzie
- Oct 10, 2019
- 1 min
Today is World Mental Health Day!
Mental health is just important as physical health, and World Mental Health Day is a day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Mental health is important because your actions are impacted by your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Poor mental health will impact how you think, behave, and feel every day. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life’s setbacks and
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Makeda McKenzie
- Sep 30, 2019
- 3 min
5 Ways to Bring More Mindfulness To Your Workday
Think you need a meditation cushion, rain forest soundtrack, and scented candles to bring more mindfulness to your workday? Well, think again! When many folks hear the word "mindfulness," meditation might be the first thing that comes to mind. And while it's true that having a consistent meditation practice is the most reliable way to cultivate mindfulness, with a little bit of thoughtful intention you can invite more calm, focus, and clarity to your workday by bringing some
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Makeda McKenzie
- Aug 14, 2019
- 1 min
Sneaky Ways Stress Affects Us
Stress has a sneaky way of wreaking havoc on our minds and bodies, and the worst part is, we sometimes only realise this when it's too late. According to the American Institute of Stress if you exhibit any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from chronic stress: 1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain 2. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms 3. Dry mouth, problems swallowing 4. Frequent urination 5. Difficulty in making decisions 6. Reduced work efficiency or
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Makeda McKenzie
- Jul 14, 2019
- 1 min
Wimbledon Winner Novak Djokovic Uses Meditation On And Off The Court To Win!
Novak Djokovic is the 2019 Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles Champion! He credits meditation and yoga with helping him achieve peak performance on and off the tennis court. “I do [meditation and yoga] out of a need to have an optimal state of mind and peace and calm, and at the same time happiness and joy. Everybody has their ways to reach that state of consciousness where you’re in a good mood and you feel love towards yourself, towards people around you, towards the planet. S
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Makeda McKenzie
- Jul 1, 2019
- 1 min
Can Gardening Be Used As A Mindfulness Practice?
Any activity can become an opportunity to practice mindfulness once you give it your full attention - mind, body, and heart...🌳🌱 🌼 This coming weekend, why not try gardening as an opportunity to practice some mindfulness? Start by setting the intention to give this time your full attention. Leave your phone inside, and start to tune into the sensations in your body as you work with the plants, weeds, and soil. Focus your attention on the task at hand. As much as you can,
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Makeda McKenzie
- Apr 24, 2019
- 2 min
4 Mindful Moment Tips For Connecting With Our Loved Ones💕
It's Easter break! ✝️🐣 A great opportunity for some quality time with the family. Mindful magazine offers some great tips on how we can connect with our children and loved ones more mindfully -this weekend and beyond!👧🏽👦🏾👶🏽🏡 4 Mindful Moment Tips 1) Slow Down – “We are often so rushed to get out the door, dinner on the table and everyone to bed that we miss the small precious moments that are actually there. See if the next time you catch yourself rushing around, if
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