Mindful Living Group

Mindful Living Group Holistic Health & Wellness

LIFESTYLE, GROUPS, RETREATS, THERAPY, NURSING, INTEGRATIVE HEALTH, CONSULTING

Live Well.

Live Aloha. 🌺

Offices on Maui, O’ahu, Islandwide Telehealth, Global Programs, Diversity Inclusion. Mindful Living Group is a group of like-minded professionals committed to living mindfully in the spirit of Aloha. Our intention is to help you achieve your greatest potential in life through access to natural health and wellness approaches, psychotherapy & counseling, bodywork & acupuncture, western and indiginous or alternative medicines, psychiatric and nursing services, education, retreats and lifestyle experiences. We recognize and embrace our Hawaiian host culture and its wisdom to teaching us how to life well and live aloha.

09/19/2025

Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably—but they’re not the same thing. Understanding the difference helps you know how to cope.

⚡ Stress
• Triggered by external pressure (deadlines, conflict, big changes)
• Usually goes away once the situation resolves
• Can sometimes boost performance (like prepping for a big presentation)

🌪 Anxiety
• Internal—your brain and body stay “on high alert” even without an obvious trigger
• Doesn’t always fade when the situation ends
• Feels heavier, often with physical symptoms like racing heart, restlessness, or insomnia

✅ Tip for Stress: Break it down. Instead of staring at a massive project, pick one small piece to finish today. Example: “Send that one email” or “Draft just the intro.”

✅ Tip for Anxiety: Ground yourself in the present. Try 5-4-3-2-1: name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. Example: Looking around your desk and noticing textures, sounds, and colors.

🌱 Both stress and anxiety are common—and both are manageable with the right tools. Therapy can help you sort out which you’re experiencing and how to respond.

💬 Which one feels more familiar to you lately—stress, anxiety, or a bit of both?

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09/09/2025

Starting therapy can feel intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. The truth? That first session is simply about creating safety, connection, and curiosity.

Here’s what usually happens:
🪑 Meet & Greet – You’ll meet your provider, talk about why you’re curious about therapy, and share what brings you there at your own pace.
📋 Questions & History – They may ask about your background, what’s been going on, and what you’d like to work on.
💭 Set Intentions – Together, you’ll set goals like “I want to feel less anxious at work” or “I want to navigate relationship stress better.”
👂 Safe Space – Most importantly, it’s your space to share what feels most important today. You don’t need the “perfect story.”

✅ Tip: Write down 1–2 things you want to bring up before your session. Example: “I’ve been feeling burnt out and can’t focus” or “I want to work on my boundaries.” This takes the pressure off trying to remember everything in the moment.

🌱 The first session is just the start of building a supportive relationship—you don’t have to figure it all out at once.

💬 If you’ve never been to therapy, what’s one question you’d love answered? Drop it below—we might cover it in a future post.

09/02/2025

You do not need to “earn” your rest. Read that again...

We live in a culture that glorifies productivity, hustle, and “doing it all.” No wonder so many of us feel guilty when we finally pause. But here’s the truth:

🛑 Rest is not laziness—it’s maintenance.
🌱 Rest is not wasted time—it’s recovery.
💛 Rest is not selfish—it’s necessary.

When you allow yourself to rest, your body regulates, your mind clears, and your emotions finally get a chance to settle. That’s not falling behind—it’s what allows you to keep going without burning out.

Try this: This weekend, give yourself permission for one act of intentional rest. It doesn’t have to be big:
• Take a nap without setting an alarm
• Go for a walk with no destination
• Put your phone down for an hour and let yourself be “off”

Rest is a radical act of self-care in a world that tells you to go faster. You’re allowed to slow down.

💬 How do you plan to rest this Labor Day weekend? Share your ideas below—we could all use the reminder.


Therapy isn’t just about talking—it’s about learning tools you can carry with you every single day.The best part? Some o...
08/29/2025

Therapy isn’t just about talking—it’s about learning tools you can carry with you every single day.

The best part? Some of these tools are simple, quick, and can make a real difference in under 2 minutes.

Here are three of our favorites you can try right now:

🫁 Box Breathing – Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat a few rounds. Great for calming your nervous system when anxiety spikes.

📝 Brain Dump – When your mind is buzzing, grab a pen and paper. Write down every thought, worry, or “to-do” that’s taking up space. You don’t need to solve them—just moving them out of your head creates relief.

👣 Grounding 5-4-3-2-1 – Look around and name 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste. This pulls you back into the present when you feel overwhelmed.

These tools won’t erase stress completely—but they give your brain and body a chance to pause, reset, and feel safe again.

🌱 In therapy, you’ll learn more personalized techniques like these, and how to use them in the moments you need them most.

💬 Which one do you think you’d use first? Tell us below—or save this post so you’ve got it ready next time stress creeps in.


🌿 Not All Anxiety Looks the Same 🌿When we think of anxiety, we often picture visible signs—restlessness, panic, or fear....
08/23/2025

🌿 Not All Anxiety Looks the Same 🌿

When we think of anxiety, we often picture visible signs—restlessness, panic, or fear. But sometimes, anxiety is quieter.

✨ It hides in overthinking.�
✨ It shows up as perfectionism.�
✨ It lingers as fatigue or avoidance.�
✨ It whispers in self-doubt or irritability.

Anxiety isn’t always loud, but it can still weigh heavily on your daily life.
💛 You don’t have to carry that weight alone. At Mindful Living Group, we’re here to help you uncover those hidden patterns, lighten the load, and create space for more peace in your life.

📞 If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing, contact Mindful Living Group today.
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✨ Much appreciation to  for their wisdom in supporting their staff’s mental health and wellness 🙏🏽💙. Grateful for the op...
08/20/2025

✨ Much appreciation to for their wisdom in supporting their staff’s mental health and wellness 🙏🏽💙. Grateful for the opportunities they have created to bring our wellness services on site to remind their staff how valuable their lives and health are—and that there is always space to prioritize our healing journeys. 🌱💫

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1300 N Holopono Drive Suite 108
Kihei, HI
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The intention of the Mindful Living Group is to bring together community members and health and wellness providers who are seeking to living life free from disease and in the spirit of aloha. We offer a variety of programs, events, counseling, and lifestyle services so that people, families, and teams will experience the proven benefits of mindfulness. Each professional within the group cultivates a strong and compassionate mindfulness practice to help our clients achieve optimal health and wellness