I recently came across this quote by Bonnie Friedman “An unhurried sense of time is in itself a sort of wealth”. An unhurried sense of time- is there actually such a thing, or such a person who doesn’t live in constant hurry?
We live in an extremely fast-paced era where our mornings begin ... Views: 1332
“The most important thing is to enjoy your life- to be happy- it’s all that matters”
-Audrey Hepburn
Happiness is one of those virtues that eliminate negative energy from your body and mind. Too often, people end up spending their lives in regrets because they fail to enjoy the small and big ... Views: 1177
‘Clear thinking requires courage rather than intelligence’ - Thomas Szasz
When was the last time you were reading a book and after finishing a page had absolutely no idea what you were reading about? Since we juggle so much in today’s lifestyle, multitasking our way through each day, that our ... Views: 1433
When I was trying to shed a few pounds, my trainer had told me about a golden rule that had helped most of his clients lose weight faster and in a healthier way- Diet makes up for 70% while exercise makes up the other 30. What goes in through our mouth is extremely important not just to lose or ... Views: 1470
Consider this- you start your weight loss journey all motivated and pumped up. For a week straight you have been eating clean and working out. But as soon as the second week starts you land a huge deal and your entire focus is on the deal now. Good for you, but what about weight loss? Down the ... Views: 3321
One of the principle teachings of Buddha is the noble eight fold path that can help person reach enlightenment. Mindfulness (Sati in Pali) is one of the aspects of the path (“Right Mindfulness”). It is also one of the seven factors of enlightenment. Hence, it is by following the Buddhist ... Views: 1333
Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means “wheel”. It is thus the wheel on which the axis of life stays. It is the centre of vital forces and energy flows from these points and helps in regulating the thoughts and streamlining the ideas and movements.
As per beliefs and studies, there are seven ... Views: 1711
There 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: 1252
It 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: 2183
“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: 3892
Some 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: 2403
You 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: 1199
Visualization 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: 2389
Meditation 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: 1612
There 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: 3709
The 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: 1617
Gratitude- 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: 1780
Don’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: 1194
Stress 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: 2084
There 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: 1651
As 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: 1627
A 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: 1848
One 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: 1570
It 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: 2662
A 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: 1383
Stress 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: 1729
Meditation 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: 1162
No 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: 1280
The 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: 1089
You 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: 1384
The 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: 1323
One 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: 1196
The 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: 1346
Science 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: 1602
Be 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: 1296
The 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: 1462
Whether 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: 1469
Pregnancy 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: 1451
The 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: 1241
The 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: 1165
There 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: 1549
On 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: 1181
Along 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: 1283
Pregnancy 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: 1271
Stress 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: 1318
Whoever 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: 1247
There 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: 1488
It 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: 1369
There’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: 1318
After 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: 1345