Bringing Mindfulness to Life®

By Missy Morrison Charko As a trusted Pediatric Sleep Consultant and a mom of two young children, the importance of quality sleep is always a top priority in my home. Through my training, my clients, and my own family, I have learned the amazing impact that a good night’s sleep can have on our ch...

Zenimal is more than just a meditation device; it’s a versatile tool that can enhance mindfulness throughout your day in unexpected ways. From mindful eating to creative inspiration and family bonding, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination. By integrating Zenimal into these aspects of your life, you can cultivate a more mindful, peaceful, and connected existence.

Mindfulness and meditation practices have just recently been scientifically explored for mental health benefits, and studies have shown mindfulness interventions very effective in their ability to decrease fear of negative emotions and increase willingness to experience such emotions.

You don’t have to suffer with full-blown insomnia to feel the ill-effects of a bad night either, as sleep disturbances can have just as big of an impact on your daytime mood and energy levels - often happening for no apparent reason. All very frustrating, you’d probably agree, however, if you’re someone who suffers from broken sleep or have a child who does, you shouldn’t despair, as there is a helpful solution.   

The stresses and strains of daily life take a toll on us all and while this is not news to anyone, the effect it is having on the youth of today is perhaps not as well-documented. The over-stimulation by 21st-century technology combined with lives spent with little or no downtime is leaving the minds of children tired, anxious and depressed.

There’s little doubt that empathy is a good quality for a person to have, but is it an ability that you simply have or you don’t? Well, there is evidence that rather than being something that’s just in the genes, empathy is an ability that can be developed through meditation and mindfulness techniques - that’s according to a report published in the Journal of Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.