Focused Solutions Blog

The pandemic has changed so much in our lives. These changes now include the return to learning for our children. In the past, when hearing the phrase “back to school,” you might have thought of school supply lists, new clothes, and the new adventures your children would embark ... Read More

Photo credit Lesly Juarez from Unsplash Often, the concept of “mindfulness” is coupled with the practice of meditation. While meditation has many benefits, including stress reduction and pain relief, you don’t have to sit in silence for minutes on end to be mindful! Finding the balance between your ... Read More

More often we are responding to increasing demands leading to more ‘to-dos’. Navigating the ‘hecticness’ of life can result in feeling overwhelmed or fatigued.  Eliminating demands in our personal and/or work lives may not be the answer at all times. Finding small spaces in your day for a ... Read More

No matter your perspective, effective communication is one of the best tools to resolve disagreements/conflicts occurring in our everyday lives. The first step to effective communication is sharpening active listening skills. We are conditioned to respond with verbal and nonverbal cues to validate and assure those speaking. But ... Read More

The average person will spend 90,000 hours of their life at work. But today, our work environments look a little different. Not only are many of us embracing the usual challenges of long days in the office, but we’re discovering the complexities of collaboration and connection from remote ... Read More