Lisa Kentgen, Ph.D.

After the new year many of us try to incorporate healthier habits into our lives. Different strategies work better for different people....

The invaluable skill of pausing can be taught to children. In fact, doing so will give them a strong foundation for moving purposefully...

Walk around the block with an intention simply to notice what is happening. What do you see? What smells are you aware of? What are the...

"The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause." Mark Twain How often do you stop what...

As a child growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, I loved the Chicago Cubs. A colorful aunt followed them religiously on WGN radio. She...

This 20 minute exercise is a tool to help you let go of what holds you back. It uses a visual metaphor of getting stuck, noticing that...

When we judge or push away our desires, we miss an opportunity to know ourselves better. In fact, denying our desires can also be a trap....

In this intentional exercise you'll reflect upon what you desire, and how you relate to them and pursue them. Reflect upon when they...

What you desire and what makes you happy are often different. Standing in a realtor’s window and having a momentary fantasy about a home...

A practice that anchors you in your breath is helpful for a couple of reasons. First, no matter what is happening, your breath is always...