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- Meditation Holds The True Key To Success - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaThere is a famous saying that goes like, “To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily still”. No doubt, meditation is one of the most powerful forces. There are a lot of records that depict how inner peace of mind can help you conquer the greatest heights. If you are ...
Views: 28(1 vote) - Hypnotherapy and Easy Self-hypnosis Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaIt is no secrets that hypnotherapy has been used as an effective technique to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression since decades. A lot of psychologists use hypnotherapy as an important part of their therapy to treat emotional and mental challenges. However, you need not have to fix an ...
Views: 67 - An Eye Opener On Yourself- The Journey Within - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Mulyadi Kurnia“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” -Henry David Thoreau Indeed, we have immense potential within us. If we set our hearts on achieving something, we can always do it. However, the biggest journey is not reaching your destination ...
Views: 67(1 vote) - Is Music Therapy For You? - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaSome like it soothing while some prefer to dance to the tune; some resort to it to escape reality while others try to find the meaning of life in lyrics, but rarely would you come across anyone who does not like music. Often your heart rate speeds up and scientifically there has been proof of ...
Views: 113 - What’s the Buzz About Hot Yoga Anyway? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaYou have probably heard of it in your social clique and fitness freaks are raving about it, but what is hot yoga anyway, and most importantly why is it any different than the regular hatha yoga? The brainchild of Bikram Choudhury, hot yoga also known as Bikram yoga is an improvisation on the ...
Views: 50 - Harness the Power of Creative Visualization Technique to Get Whatever You Want - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaVisualization is an extremely powerful tool that doubles the drive to achieve your goal, no matter how unattainable it might seem at the starting point. When you visualize success, you feel charged and motivated and increase your efforts. For someone on a weight loss journey, visualizing ...
Views: 148 - Increasing Physiological and Psychological Wellness Through Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaMeditation is a body and mind relaxation technique. If you take a look at the Asian history, you will find that this excellent body and mind rejuvenating technique was in use even thousands of years ago. Ancient people from Asia, who were habitual of regular meditation practice, were far ...
Views: 56 - How to Protect Your Spiritual Magnetism and Dispel Negative Energy - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are some moments in our life when we sense something is just not right. It happens several times that we can feel a typical unusual moment quite strongly; but we can’t express the feeling or find out the likely reason responsible for triggering that awkward situation. The presence of ...
Views: 145 - What is Aromatherapy and How Can It Help in Alleviating Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaThe internet is abuzz with the growing popularity of alternative therapies for a large number of ailments and diseases. Aromatherapy too is a traditional alternative medicinal practice that is aimed at improving the emotional and spiritual being of a person. The basis of Aromatherapy is to ...
Views: 72 - Practice the Act of Gratitude and Say Goodbye to Stress - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaGratitude- a word often used but seldom adhered to. How many times have we actually taken the time to feel grateful about something? We often say that good things happen to other people, but why don’t we realize that at time we are the ‘other’ person for a lot of people out there. When you ...
Views: 258(2 votes) - Indulge in a Home Spa to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaDon’t you just feel like indulging in a spa or wellness retreat once the going gets tough? The positive effects of spa treatments on the emotional and physical well-being of a person has been discussed for years, with light being thrown recently on the efficacy with which spa can both rejuvenate ...
Views: 80 - How Positive Affirmations Can Help To Reduce and Alleviate Stress - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaStress is generally perceived as a negative emotion considering the negative impact it has on a person’s mind and body. Although there is something called ‘good’ stress that is characterized by the pressure of a deadline that charges you to work harder and put in more effort, when we talk about ...
Views: 305 - How One Random Act of Kindness Can Cause a Positive Effect on Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaThere was a time in my life when I was going through an extremely rough patch. I was stressed beyond measures and truth be told, I do consider that phase to be the worst time of my life although one that taught me a lot. During this time, a close friend of mine with whom I had lost touch, ...
Views: 107 - How to Have Happiness in Life? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaAs a little child, the ultimate source of happiness for me was watching two raindrops race down my window. For reasons unknown, it would delight and excite me every time it rained and I would slide my glass window close to kick start a competition between two tiny raindrops. I would cheer for ...
Views: 153 - How to Reduce Stress Through Ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaA lot of people turn to anti-depressants to curb and cure stress and anxiety, when the truth remains that stress is more of a psychologically influenced condition and hence can be better treated with will power. As the statistics for stress-related depression goes up, there has been constant ...
Views: 262 - How to Alleviate Anxiety through Breathwork - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaOne of the prominent symptoms and effects of stress is on the way we breathe. If you want to tell whether a person is anxious, pay close attention to his breathing. Similarly, when a person himself is anxious, his breath tends to come out ragged and in short intervals. Considering the impact ...
Views: 238 - How Practicing Ashtanga Yoga Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaIt is no secret that yoga does indeed help in relieving stress and anxiety. When practiced for a prolonged period, yoga becomes more of a preventive measure and equips people to better deal with stress at the very onset. However, not a lot of people are aware of the acute power of yoga and how ...
Views: 231 - Is Caffeine Really Bad During Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaA pregnancy book once quoted that if you want to figure out whether your female colleague is pregnant, keep a tab on their caffeine intake- if they have discreetly switched their regular cuppa with tea and smoothies, chances are they are carrying the bun in the oven. Caffeine during pregnancy is ...
Views: 156 - Feeling Tense? Massage These Key Areas to Instantly Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaStress is often accompanied by muscle tension, especially along the trapezius muscle (the triangular area starting from the temple, covering the base of the neck, and running along the shoulders). The aches and knots you feel in your shoulders and the base of your neck is almost always a result ...
Views: 206 - Beginners Guide to Meditation for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaMeditation serves as both preventive and curative measures for stress, but beginners find it especially difficult to get it right. Due to the lack of a calm mind and unwavering focus, 80% people quit meditating within the first week itself. To simplify the process of meditation, here is a ...
Views: 122(2 votes) - 5 New Year’s Resolutions For a Stress Free Year Ahead - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaNo matter how stressful the bygone year has been for you, this new year is another story and another opportunity to make the best out of your life. Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions that, if you follow will lead to a stress-free year ahead. Assess, Evaluate, and Modify- Assess the reasons for ...
Views: 144(1 vote) - 6 Healthy Foods That Can Actually Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe general belief goes that it is usually an external factor that drives people towards a stressful life. The reality however is, that getting stressed is your mind and body’s reaction towards that external factor. Just like it is up to you to be optimistic or pessimistic about an uncertain ...
Views: 112(1 vote) - What Happens In The Brain When You Are Anxious? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaYou must have heard and read that anxiety has a profound effect on the person’s brain, and that it is all in the mind. But in reality, what exactly happens in the brain when someone gets an anxiety attack? The feeling on anxiety starts with your sensory receptors (eyes, ears, nose, etc). ...
Views: 227(1 vote) - Self-help Tips to Curb Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe most anyone can help a person who is suffering from an anxiety disorder is the person himself. A lot of times, people take their therapist’s word as the Holy Grail and forget the fact that it all boils down to their own perspective and will power in the end. Here are a few self-help tips ...
Views: 239 - Learn How Anxiety Affects Your Breathing - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaOne common symptom of both anxiety and anger is shallow breathing. When people are stressed, they unconsciously drag in quick short breaths, which add to their level of anxiety. It is the traditional fight-or-flight response as the body perceives to be in danger. What happens is when someone ...
Views: 163 - Effects Of Anxiety On Our Daily Lives - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe term anxiety is generally used to describe a person’s reaction to a stressful event. It is normal to feel a surge of nervousness before a major life-altering event, but constant worrying leads to chronic anxiety disorder (when anxiety reaches an extreme high level). People suffering from ...
Views: 164 - De-Stress using the Emotional Freedom Technique - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaScience does not recognize anything that isn’t logical or concrete, that is why a lot of doctors and medical practitioners shun the emotional freedom technique to be pseudoscientific and one that is rather ambiguous. Ambiguous or not, emotional freedom technique is on the contrary, showing ...
Views: 322 - 5 Habits That Make You Anxious - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaBe it good or bad habit, once inculcated, we do not need to make a conscious effort to follow one or keep in check. The one thing about habit is that after a prolonged period of time, it becomes a part of us, and what we do, how we think, and the way we react eventually depends upon what we keep ...
Views: 195 - 5 Easy Yoga Postures to Reduce Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe effectiveness of Yoga on our body and mind has already been established, and today people by the dozen are turning to yoga with the hopes of improving the quality of their lives. Speaking of which, no other factor taints your health and quality of life more than stress and anxiety. Stress ...
Views: 276 - 3 Positive Changes People Suffering From Anxiety Disorder Should Bring in Their Lives Right Now! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaWhether it is mild or severe, the effect of anxiety on a person’s mind and body is always negative. Most people consider anxiety to be the root cause of the problem, which however is not true. Anxiety is merely the effect part, whereas stress is actually the cause that triggers the ...
Views: 218 - Why do Feet Swell in Pregnancy and What Can You Do About It? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaPregnancy doesn’t only force you to go dress shopping but you might also find yourself searching for a bigger pair of shoes. Edema or swollen ankles and hands are common during pregnancy and affect almost three fourth of all pregnant women. So why exactly does your extremities swell? First ...
Views: 226 - Is There Such a Thing Called Good Stress? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe term stress has always been perceived to have a negative implication, you wouldn’t find anyone saying ‘Oh thank the Lord, I feel so stressed today’! So what is the talk about this good stress that is doing the rounds of the internet? Is it true or is it just another urban myth? When we ...
Views: 174 - Is Stress likely to you in the next 5 years? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe term stress does not invoke the same fear as the word cancer, maybe because it gets thrown around so often and hence taken lightly. The truth is that the effect of stress is worse than you think, stress can actually be fatal. Commonly labeled as the wear and tear, stress does not just ...
Views: 155 - Is Stress Genetic? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are a number of chronic diseases that can be blamed on genetics but not a lot of people consider stress and anxiety to be passed down from parents. How you react to pressure and unfavorable conditions depends mainly upon the power of your brain and your ability to take charge of your ...
Views: 216 - Pregnancy is not your license to eat everything - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaOn an average, women gain around 20 lbs during pregnancy. It is recommended and healthy to gain weight while you are conceiving but some women take this notion as their license to eat and often over indulge. Being overweight makes it difficult for women to conceive in the first place and if ...
Views: 162 - How can Yoga help in dealing with Stress? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaAlong with a state of mental discomfort, there is also an almost tangible feeling of anxiety and restlessness associated with the term stress. There are numerous ways to beat stress, but Yoga is one of the best proven techniques to combat and prevent chronic stress. Yoga brings about mental ...
Views: 199 - How to reduce morning sickness during pregnancy? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaPregnancy is an awesome feeling, but let’s face it morning sickness can be a terrible curse. The worst part is morning sickness is not limited to feeling nauseated only in the morning, but it generally lasts all day long. The first trimester is the hardest and 50% of pregnant women suffer ...
Views: 158 - How can Meditation help in relieving Stress? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaStress has a lot to do with the state of your mind and the control you have over your emotions. There are a number of factors that can get us worked up but no matter what the cause of your stress is, one sure way to combat stress is through meditation. What is Meditation? Meditation is a ...
Views: 288 - Dealing with post partum depression - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaWhoever said it was impossible to be happy and sad at the same time was most probably a man. As a new mother, you are bound to feel excited and happy about the baby but at the same time you are depressed irritated and weepy, courtesy of the post partum depression. Post partum depression is ...
Views: 178 - 8 Quick ways to beat Stress - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are both preventive and curative techniques to de-stress, but most of these therapies or meditation takes a lot of time for it to actually work. Here are some quick ways to instantly unwind and beat stress: Count backwards- When you feel a little wound up, just try to count back from ...
Views: 360 - What is Workplace Stress and how can you deal with it? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaIt is around mid-twenties when career becomes an integral part for most people. Gone are the days of carefree living, the fervor to scale professional heights and build up an enviable bank balance can take its toll leading to workplace stress. Workplace stress, basically means that the ...
Views: 436 - Symptoms of Stress- Identify and act on time! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere’s a very fine line between being worried, stressed and depressed. Although, one of these conditions might lead to the other, the impact and degree of each differs considerably. A lot of us do not read into the symptoms of stress that our body emits, we mistake it to be fatigue or ...
Views: 390 - Has communication with your partner died down after marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaAfter infidelity, lack of communication is what drives most couple towards divorce. As time goes on, couples get used to each other’s presence and intimacy takes a back seat. Communication in any relationship makes for the very foundation and in marriages, it is what keeps it going. However, ...
Views: 200 - Are you suffering from Computer Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaSadly, grandma wouldn’t have a remedy for this particular ailment. Computer stress is a relatively new term, which has been coined considering the negative impact the over usage of computer, has on our mental and physical health. Almost everyone gets stiff shoulder, neck and back while ...
Views: 463 - What is Ovulation and Why is it so important in reproduction? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThe one pregnancy related advice that anyone would give, is to try conceiving during the ovulation cycle, but not many have an idea of what exactly happens during this period and why is it of such significance in reproduction. Understand that the entire process of conception starts when the ...
Views: 140 - Medical Conditions that hinder pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are almost 500 women around the world, trying to conceive every minute. Some are lucky, while others are simply ignorant. A lot of women are not totally aware of the cause- is it the wrong position, a hormonal imbalance or could it be a medical condition? Where there is a difference in ...
Views: 266 - How to Cure Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaAnxiety Disorder is a blanket term for having unrealistic fears. Anxiety Disorder can include panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, and social anxiety. Symptoms may include: lack of emotion, difficulty breathing, sleep disturbances, irritability, panic, paranoia, depression, ...
Views: 355 - How to Find a Soul Mate - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Mulyadi KurniaAre you looking for that special someone? While you might think finding a soul mate is completely up to fate, there are many things you can do to find "the one." How to find a soul mate begins with being available. Get your divorce tidied up, stop talking to your ex, and be a blank slate with no ...
Views: 286 - How to Make a Relationship Work - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaWho among us hasn't asked how to make a relationship work? A myriad of factors can be at work "interfering" with the peace and well-being of a relationship. Are you and your mate compatible? Do you and your partner communicate well? Is the balance of give-and-take equitable between you and your ...
Views: 334(1 vote) - Natural Remedies for Anxiety - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are many natural remedies for anxiety, a problem that plagues far too many people worldwide. First of all, anxiety is the body's automatic response to stress. Anxiety provides the body with a boost of adrenalin when a lion crosses our path in the jungle--it's a life-saving response. ...
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