Some years ago, the westerners laughed at India at our addiction to Yoga. “What madness?” they used to say. But currently, they have become crazy over it having witnessed its benefits as far as the physical exercises are concerned. A number of practitioners have certified that they are now ... Views: 1258
Let’s discuss what approaches to deal with difficult situations are effective in helping us manage our stress levels and increasing our abilities to cope with it.
The number one thing that can help you cope with stress is creating a strong support network around you. Studies over and over ... Views: 1228
We cannot escape stress. We are surrounded by it in our busy lives, where we tend to get as many things done as possible in as short time as possible.
What is stress? Stress is a normal physical response to situations that are perceived as being dangerous. We perceive our abilities to cope ... Views: 1194
If you're one of those individuals who desperately want to gain muscle mass, then undoubtedly you would like to give a try to every supplement in the market, including glutamine. However, the real question is, are you aware that like every other supplement these days, you can never be assured ... Views: 893
How many of us succeed the first time we try something? I’m guessing probably not many. But how often do we talk about what we learn from failure, how we would do things differently, and what others could do to avoid making the same mistakes as us? I would guess not often.
The fact is most ... Views: 1284
When you let your mind wander and begin thinking about your dreams, does self-doubt creep in and clobber those hopes and desires? Do you wish you could gain confidence and go after what you really want in life? There are strategies that you can learn to help you gain confidence to pursue what ... Views: 1986
The name of this article might sound a bit extreme and over the top, however I thought it was relevant to create awareness around this often overlooked area.
This is a general description of Emotional Abuse, which is based on my current awareness and observations.
Physical Abuse
Very ... Views: 2811
Whenever you say "I can" and anticipate achievement, you fill yourself with confidence as well as joy", said Remez Sasson
Should you want to achieve lasting achievement in your life you have to change your considering appropriately? Positive Affirmations for Success are the first part of the ... Views: 1364
Are you feeling overwhelmed by complicated or confusing emotions? In order to increase your self-awareness and gain an understanding of why it is you feel the way you do, or react in certain ways, journaling could be the answer for you. Through journaling, you can expand self-awareness by ... Views: 6329
Presently, there are nearly 20 million people that are out of job and nearly as many that are seeking for new jobs and careers. The best thing to do therefore is to spend time finding a job you want instead of desperately blasting your resumes to hundreds of employer which may or may not land ... Views: 1175
We all have Inner Critics. Some of us have several of them. Journal therapy practice helps us to plow through the Critic's debilitating tactics, and transform them into useful coaching. The recipe calls for plenty of pen, paper, and journaling, tunneling through the morass of inner doubt, guilt, ... Views: 2803
When you’re going through a difficult time in life, it can be hard to think about boosting your self-esteem. It seems hard enough to attempt to boost self-esteem when times are good.
During times of struggle it can be especially hard to feel good about ourselves. Events like illness, loss of ... Views: 1114
10 Ways to Deal with Difficult People
By Mike Martin
We may always have difficult people in our lives but we don't need to let their negative energy dominate our lives at home or at work. We can try and change them but that would truly be difficult. The easier and softer way is to change ... Views: 1564
Self-worth is the value you place on yourself. As with anything of value, the worth you place on yourself can rise and fall based on events currently taking place in your life and situations you are facing. When you ask yourself how much you are worth, the answer you give is your ... Views: 1134
We’ve all been afraid to try something new at one time or another. Why is that? And it seems as we age, our fear controls more and more of our willingness to try something new. We prefer to forego a new experience because we want to avoid whatever bad thing we think could happen. Or maybe ... Views: 1694
Life is an ever changing and continuously evolving state of existence, so periodically taking the time to revisit and adjust plans and goals, will have a significant affect on the pace at which you grow closer to achieving your dreams.
*How many of the goals you set for yourself for the year ... Views: 1343
When you think about Jack, Seve, Tiger, or to that matter any great golfer, you find the word creativity popping into your head. These golfers are (or alas, in the case of Seve, were) creative. Great golfers have the ability to think up amazing shots. They can see shots in their mind and then ... Views: 1185
There is a really great way of foretelling exactly how your future will turn out. It does not require that you visit a clairvoyant, sit under a pyramid and chant or even that you gaze into a crystal ball. All that is needed is a good set of plans detailing how you want your future to turn out ... Views: 1612
What a strange question to pose… When are you, not you? When the time is taken to really ponder this simple question, all kinds of ideas might surface. “I’m not really me when I am working a job I hate”, I’m not really me when I go home to spouse I don’t love (anymore)”, I’m not really me when I ... Views: 1371
It's in the news every year: That guy over there came up with that simple idea and made it big. That woman over there came from poverty, worked hard, and achieved massive success and wealth. Wealth is always over there, with that other person. We seem to always be watching that person over ... Views: 1240
If you listen to the news media, or read it, or talk about what's being reported, it's easy to lose focus on how amazingly abundant and joyous life really is. Recently I asked a group of 30+ business people how they feel when they engage in the "bad economy" talk that has now been going on ... Views: 1610
If I told you that you were required to like everyone you meet, how would you respond?
Would you agree to it? Would you even think it’s possible?
I think most of us would reject the idea. Some of us, at times, even have trouble liking ourselves let alone every person we come across.
So ... Views: 973
Yesterday I received the email below from a close friend of mine & it resonated so deeply with me and is SO in line with what REAL BEAUTY is all about, I just had to share it with you.
As you may know Rosh Hashanah began at sundown last night. This holiday is a celebration of the New Year & ... Views: 1763
These are real questions asked in various forms on retreats or seminars.
Perhaps some are your questions also ...............
Question: Why is it that I seem to have such a problem with anger?
Answer: It's interesting to notice the words we use to describe certain things, because it is our ... Views: 1295
The old adage of “time and tide wait for none” is apt and applicable across decades and centuries. Right from the time of Noah till today, time and tide have waited for none! Just because you want your lunch break to go on, that does not mean time will stop ticking for you or fishermen would ... Views: 4408
Every year millions of devotees joins together at the temple of Lord Venkateshwara at Tirupati Tirumala to take part in the Annual Brahmotsavam Festivals and also get the blessings of Sri Venkateswara Swami and experience “Vaikuntha Anubhava” or heavenly enjoyment and feeling. This festival is ... Views: 847
In the world of corporate power and hectic life, where is the time to sit with friends and share belly laughter? Can you think of the day that just passed and count the number of times that you actually truly laughed, smiled or giggled? Not the fake laugh that you have for customers but the true ... Views: 1300
Life has never being easy. Sometimes, all the tasks and difficulties loom so large ahead; that we feel putting in any effort is just not worth any effort. Investing your time, money and energy seems worthless. Whether it is losing weight, passing your exams or striving for a promotion all seem ... Views: 3690
In the corporate world of today, “being stressed out” is as common as eating a meal. In the everlasting run for promotion and the desire to achieve instant success, where is the time to sit down and enjoy a hot cup of coffee these days? With the advent of modern technology and development in ... Views: 993
Animals, lovers, customers, all have one thing in common – more you chase them further they will run from you. Have you ever wondered why all your flights are on time but the one that you want to catch desperately, go home early and you are hoping it is exact on time, invariably it is late! ... Views: 1122
On the way to my healing room from the teaching space there is a stylized plaque I purchased at Kripalu that says “Love Heals.” I hung it at the entryway to affirm to all who enter my healing room who the true source of healing is.
Something happens in the presence of love. There is an ... Views: 1671
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”― Anaïs Nin
Recently I was asked by Soul Kisses TV for my input on this question:
"I always wonder how people interpret signs from God. How do you know? It’s a hard thing to describe. What do you think?" -Cocoa Popps, NYC
As ... Views: 1998
Trauma is a holy and sacred place in which one is brought against their will. It is a place of great loss, pain, shame, fear, anger, and confusion because it is a place of change and one will need to discover one thing in order to grow through the trauma and that is unconditional ... Views: 876
We must always remember that this world has a controller. With the help of his artistry he has created this earth and also man who rules it. The controller cannot see his creation getting destroyed thus. Children can be allowed to play pranks only up to a certain limit. When they are hell bent ... Views: 1168
The leaves are turning and the mercury isn't climbing quite as high as it used to. Soon shooting hoops in the driveway or going out for a deep pass just won't be in the cards anymore. So what are you supposed to do when you still want to play your favorite games but the weather just won't ... Views: 993
When you begin to shop for an exercise bike, you discover just how many there are to choose from. There is no doubt that the selection is great, and it will take a bit of knowledge in order to make a decision. Among the various types of exercise bikes are the Recumbent bikes and the spin ... Views: 783
Having a bulging disc in thе thoracic spine саn bе a real pain in thе аh, I mеаn middle bасk... If уоu аrе lucky уоu dоn't feel аnуthing аt аll. There аrе mаnу cases whеrе a major herniation hаs bееn diagnosed аnd thе patients still hаvе nо sign оf pain оr еvеn discomfort.
Unfortunately, fоr ... Views: 1296
“It is fun to think on purpose and to see the results of those deliberately chosen thoughts.”
– Abraham-Hicks
In a recent interview about the Law of Attraction, I was asked what I consider to be the biggest hang-ups deliberate creators experience in successfully manifesting their ... Views: 1572
A consumer who is trying to decide which satellite TV provider is right for them could find themselves confused by all the promotions being offered at any given time. When looking at the glossy ads that are printed in the Sunday paper and that arrive in the mail it can be difficult to determine ... Views: 761
Low sex drive in women can disturb the female's relation with her partner. In addition, low sex drive is also known as loss of libido. And, according to experts, 43 percent of women population suffers from lack of libido. So, it is important to find an effective treatment for this problem but, ... Views: 763
Women around the world have been using different methods of contraception to protect them from getting pregnant. Many times contraceptive methods used by men, such as condoms, have failed from keeping such complications at bay. With the introduction of hormonal contraceptive methods, women have ... Views: 839
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Gender selection method, particularly the natural gender selection method attracts many couples. Resolving the quarry it has been bobbed up that many couples who are planning to conceive would feel very excited if there’s a way for them choosing baby’s gender. So gender ... Views: 1049
My Long Frustrating Battle With Infertility
Like many young newlyweds, my husband and I didn’t want children at first. As a matter of fact, we did everything we could to prevent it. But, after five years of marriage, we knew the time had come – we were ready.
With a bit of arrogance (after ... Views: 1014
Bacterial vaginosis isn't just an annoying condition. It can actually cause permanent problems, if you aren't careful. So, you shouldn't just hope it goes away by itself because it won't. You also shouldn't have to put up with it coming back once it is supposedly cured, as it sometimes does when ... Views: 794
Cramps without a period can be very frustrating and upsetting. After all, when your period is late you might start thinking that you are pregnant or that you have a major medical problem. Well, the truth is that either of those things could be true, but it's not unusual for a woman to have a ... Views: 758
Acupuncture and herbal Chinese medicine have today been appreciated as effective methods for regulating hormones imbalance in menopause. There are many factors related to hormonal imbalance apart from menopause. These may include irregular heavy and painful periods, PMS and fertility challenges. ... Views: 1215
While there are no guarantees when it comes to natural gender selection, there are a few things that can be done to increase the likelihood of having a little boy or a little girl. If you are specifically wanting a boy or girl, it certainly doesn’t hurt to try a few natural techniques. You may ... Views: 431
Birth control has become an effective way in controlling overall population of a country but in fact there are several methods are introduced till now to control the birth rate. It’s very difficult to decide for a common woman to decide the appropriate birth control methods as there are many ... Views: 575
If you have bacterial vaginosis, especially if it seems to keep coming back on you, it can be highly embarrassing. However, you shouldn't be too embarrassed by it because many women currently have or have previously had the same exact problem. Part of the reason that BV can often seem hard to ... Views: 713
Being a woman can be such a toilsome thing, particularly when there are so many little things that we have to deal with, but here are some ways to take care of yourself. Once a month we endure agonizing cramps, bloating, and emotional moodswings that can really take a toll on oneself and also ... Views: 1088