100 Days of Mindfulness: Heart

What's possible for you when you open your heart? Mindfulness is the practice of living in the moment with focused attention. It's a life-changing practice that teaches us to set aside our random, unhelpful thoughts to focus on the here and now. We learn to get out of heads and engage more fully in life. "Heartfulness" is being mindful of our heart in the present moment using this focused attention to see, hear, touch, and engage with the world around us through our heart. We learn to connect with who we are and who we really want to be. Author Tracey Moore integrates the heart in this follow-up to her first journal "100 Days of Mindfulness: Presence." In this "Heart" journal, Tracey shares mindfulness techniques focused on tuning into your heart physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Embark on a journey of your heart. Tracey's journal is easy-to-do and doesn't require extensive writing. You aren't faced with lots of blank space to fill or asked intimidating questions. This journal is simple and straightforward. In fact, you'll complete just one short page a day. The intention is to hold yourself accountable to doing the work, not writing a novel about it. Each day, you'll list what you're grateful for and acknowledge yourself for big and small successes. This establishes a practice of gratitude. You'll also do a simple "heartfulness" exercise each day, then reflect on it through writing. See what happens when you integrate your heart in your life! See what possibilities open up to you. This could be big!

What's possible for you when you open your heart? Mindfulness is the practice of living in the moment with focused attention. It's a life-changing practice that teaches us to set aside our random, unhelpful thoughts to focus on the here and now. We learn to get out of heads and engage more fully in life. "Heartfulness" is being mindful of our heart in the present moment using this focused attention to see, hear, touch, and engage with the world around us through our heart. We learn to connect with who we are and who we really want to be. Author Tracey Moore integrates the heart in this follow-up to her first journal "100 Days of Mindfulness: Presence." In this "Heart" journal, Tracey shares mindfulness techniques focused on tuning into your heart physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Embark on a journey of your heart. Tracey's journal is easy-to-do and doesn't require extensive writing. You aren't faced with lots of blank space to fill or asked intimidating questions. This journal is simple and straightforward. In fact, you'll complete just one short page a day. The intention is to hold yourself accountable to doing the work, not writing a novel about it. Each day, you'll list what you're grateful for and acknowledge yourself for big and small successes. This establishes a practice of gratitude. You'll also do a simple "heartfulness" exercise each day, then reflect on it through writing. See what happens when you integrate your heart in your life! See what possibilities open up to you. This could be big!

Tracey Moore Lukkarila has worked in the health insurance industry for nearly two decades in a variety of Information Technology, Marketing, and Public Policy roles. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and a masters-level certificate in Public Health from the University of Florida. She is a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). Tracey strives to live out her personal values of compassion, generosity, connectedness, and education. She serves as the chair of her employer's Mental Health Collaborative, a peer group that provides support to employees dealing with mental health issues and advises on corporate initiatives to improve employee mental health. She also serves on her employer's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employee resource group, advocating for LGBT rights in the workplace and statewide. Tracey is very passionate about animals and serves on the board of Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) and volunteers for the local animal shelter. She loves yoga and teaches the Baptiste Power Yoga methodology in her community. As a lifelong sufferer of anxiety and depression, Tracey aims to bring her professional and personal experiences together to advocate for mental health and to help others who struggle. Tracey also enjoys arts and crafts, music, film, traveling, hiking, camping, and spending time with friends. She lives with her husband Troy and their five cats and a Chihuahua in Florida. Visit her blog at www.traceylukkarila.com.