Mindfulness exposes us to many things about ourselves. It brings deep emotions to the surface by instructing us to stay with our feelings. It teaches us how to find joy by slowing down and noticing the beauty around us.

When you let go of something, what do you pick up in the process? It’s an oft-overlooked “side effect” of living mindfully. We will disengage from something that no longer serves us, but fail to set an intention for something even better. This new decade, instead of cutting things out, let’s focus on healthy swaps.   Here are ten swaps that will carry us through a more loving, peaceful, and successful new decade.   1. Swap judgment with understanding. You do not have to agree with or support the opinions, lifestyles, and actions of others. But instead of getting hung...

This applies to any change you want to make. You don’t have to be ready just because the calendar switched.

How different would life be if we tried to retain the holiday spirit year-round? Many authors and philosophers have explored some variation of this concept. This year, perhaps more than others, can inspire us to move forward with grace, compassion, and a giving mindset.