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- Finding Grace—Choosing Yourself Over Perfection - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Lizzie WeakleyPerfection is something most of us struggle with even on our best days. No matter how good you are and how much you achieve, there is always that nagging voice in the back of your head that says it’s not enough. Read on to discover how to find inner grace by choosing yourself over ...
Views: 30 - When you going alone...Slow But steady - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Ketan PIn life, you simply can not grow alone. Sooner or later you have to need a hand or others who support you in life. But sometimes, you came across a situation when no one is there to whom you can trust or ask for help, a moment of being alone. At that time you have to spend time with yourself and ...
Views: 36 - Get Out of the war - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2019 from Rick HansonBy "war" I mean here a mindset, not combat between nations with tanks and bombs. The "war" I'm referring to is an attitude of conflict and animosity toward a person, object, or condition. Parents can feel at war with a misbehaving teenager, and certainly vice versa. Neighbors quarreling over a ...
Views: 18 - Be the Best Version of Yourself: Mind and Body Health Tips - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2019 from Luke DouglasKeeping your mind and body healthy should always be your imperative. Without a strong mind and vigorous body, you wouldn't be able to do your daily activities well and you'd easily lose focus. Living a hectic life filled with work tasks and other everyday life errands can easily make us lose ...
Views: 28 - 20s, Most important stage of anyone's life - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Ketan PLife in your 20s are very crucial and critical phase of life. Because life in this era is most productive and challenging enough, so you have to prepare for that, too. The things you do in this best age of your life, define upcoming life. Career or Love life, Job or Business life in twenties ...
Views: 35 - Refill Your Cupboard - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2019 from Rick Hanson[Note: This JOT is adapted from Mother Nurture, a book written for mothers - focusing on typical parenting situations and gender differences that are experienced by many, though not all, mothers and fathers, and by parents in same sex relationships. Parenting is a complex subject, plus it ...
Views: 25 - Lower Your Stress - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Rick Hanson[Note: This JOT is adapted from Mother Nurture – a book written for mothers – focusing on typical situations that are experienced by many, though not all, mothers during the years before their children enter grade school. These are most commonly the years when mothers (biological and adoptive) ...
Views: 43(1 vote) - Should You Give to Charity? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from John Ananto“The current idea we have of a class is someone who is without character, who lacks conviction and critical sense. Goodness is unknown, but it refers to compassion, goodness, values that are less put forward in our society. A kind person is attentive to the needs of others, which is a very good ...
Views: 74 - Decreasing the Landmines of Negtivity - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Patricia BrawleyWhy is it we remember, replay, and make up new stories about events in our lives when we felt terrible? Ask someone to tell you about a time they got their feelings hurt and they will readily come up with an event. Ask someone when the last time they felt free, successful, happy and they ...
Views: 79 - Enjoy the Freedom Not To - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2019 from Rick HansonWe're pulled and prodded by financial pressures, commuter traffic, corporate policies, technology, advertising, politics, and the people we work with and live with. As well, internal forces yank the proverbial chains, including emotional reactions, compelling desires, "shoulds," and internalized ...
Views: 47 - Meditate - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2019 from Rick HansonMeditation is to the mind what aerobic exercise is to the body. Like exercise, there are many good ways to do it and you can find the one that suits you best. Studies have shown that regular meditation promotes mindfulness (sustained observing awareness), whose benefits include decreased ...
Views: 61 - Best Camping and Rafting in Rishikesh Mohanchatti 2019 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2019 from bizare xpeditionMohan Chatti is one of the best camping sites in Rishikesh. It is approx 33 km far away from the Rishikesh bus stand. The scene present over here is very pleasant and peace bearing in terms of the views and locations. In Mohan Chatti Rishikesh you can enjoy the river site camping, jungle ...
Views: 76 - Choose To Love - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2019 from Rick HansonMany years ago, I was in a significant relationship in which the other person started doing things that surprised and hurt me. I'll preserve the privacy here so I won't be concrete, but it was pretty intense. After going through the first wave of reactions - What?! How could you? Are you kidding ...
Views: 55 - How to regain mental fitness? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2019 from Mohammed RafiIn today’s competitive world fitness plays a very vital role. Physical fitness is visible. On the contrary mental fitness is invisible. There are a bunch of people who thinks and prioritize physical fitness ignoring mental fitness. What happens to these people when they face failure? When they ...
Views: 84 - Relax Needless Fear Around Others - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Rick HansonWe all know this fear. You step into a meeting with people you know and still there could be a watchfulness, a restraint, a certain carefulness in how you speak that comes more from subtle anxiety than reasonable prudence. Perhaps someone disagrees with you in this meeting – and you feel uneasy, ...
Views: 50 - Feel Whole - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2019 from Rick HansonWhen I look back on mistakes I've made - like dumping my anger on someone, making assumptions in haste, partying too much, losing my nerve, being afraid to speak from my heart - in all cases a part of me had taken over. You know what I mean. The parts of us that have a partial view, are driven ...
Views: 74 - 7 habits that improve your mental health - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2019 from Roney SRIn life things happen to us continuously and adapting to all of them properly is not always easy. That is why it is important that you consider how to improve mental health so that you have the necessary tools to get ahead. The World Health Organization defines mental well-being as a ...
Views: 124 - 4 Steps to Decluttering Your Life for Minimal Daily Stress - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2019 from Meghan BelnapDo you find yourself getting to bed later and later every night? Are your weekends filled with never-ending lists of chores? When your lifestyle is cramping your mood, then it may be time to get rid of the most stressful things. We talk about four things you can do to give yourself some room to ...
Views: 96 - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Lion GoodmanMy friend Michael, an expert rock climber, told me he wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday – take me up a famous rock climbing wall, Cathedral Peak, in Yosemite Valley. “Sure!” I replied. I some rock climbing experience in college, and 4 years earlier, Michael had taken me ...
Views: 129 - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Lion GoodmanMy friend Michael, an expert rock climber, told me he wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday – take me up a famous rock climbing wall, Cathedral Peak, in Yosemite Valley. “Sure!” I replied. I some rock climbing experience in college, and 4 years earlier, Michael had taken me ...
Views: 139 - This is the #1 thing you must do to stick up for yourself. - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Martha BodyfeltThis is the #1 thing you must do to stick up for yourself. Here’s the uncomfortable truth, friends. In your journey to get confident and feel better about yourself, you cannot be afraid to step on toes. In other words... Don’t be afraid to piss people off. Strong women will end up ...
Views: 212 - How Can One Follow a Positive Thought Pattern? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen you see a rose bud, a bloomed lotus, a drop of rain on a jasmine flower, a smiling new-born baby, a 2-week-old small puppy, a God’s picture or a cancer survivor with 100% strength, it brings an instant smile on your face and graces you with positivity, isn’t it? One naturally gets ...
Views: 92 - Take Heart - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Rick HansonIt takes heart to live in even ordinary times. By “taking heart,” I mean several related things: Sensing your heart and chest Finding encouragement in what is good both around you and inside you Resting in your own warmth, compassion, and kindness; resting in the caring for you ...
Views: 71 - When you stopped expecting too much from life did you actually become happier? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAt some point or the other in our life, we all must have experienced those times when nothing seems to be going right. No matter how huge amount of efforts we put in, no matter how good and best our intentions may be, we persistently continue to fail. Amidst such a scene, we get so angry and ...
Views: 94 - 4 Steps to Take Your Whole Life from Bleh to Spectacular - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Anica OaksMany people feel melancholy from time to time with thoughts that their life lacks purpose or excitement. You may simply go through the motions each day, and you could even look back and wonder what you have done with the last few years of your life. You understandably do not want to have ...
Views: 82 - The Power of the Spirit to Shatter Our Trance and Heal - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Emmett MillerSpirituality is the process of distinguishing between the superficial and the essential. In our high-speed world there is only time for the superficial, (choose more current examples – the Kardashian’s, etc. the Honey Boo Boos, the Paris Hiltons, the Beavis and Buttheads. Instead of going to the ...
Views: 117 - Boost your self-confidence with these 6 simple strategies - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Rizwan AmjedSelf-confidence is basically the opinion we have about ourselves. Sometimes we struggle with this, which can create problems in our lives. People usually have doubts about themselves. Having low self-esteem can make you weak internally. To survive in this society, you must build up your ...
Views: 158 - Accept It - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Rick HansonAs general clusters that each include a number of specific methods, my Top 5 types of practices (all tied for first place) are: Be mindful Love Take in the good Go green Open out The practices of “go green” helps you get out of the brain’s fight-or-flight, Reactive, “red ...
Views: 69 - What do You do when you Need Inspiration and Peaceful Thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanI choose the company of Gnani!!! Believe me, this is the LIVE source of inspiration and peaceful thoughts! Let me share with you this video at https://www.dadabhagwan.tv/Home/Video/Depression+in+Gujarati - it will help you understand what I am trying to say. Not sure if you follow this ...
Views: 87 - This is the tool you need to start over your life - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiI don’t know many things in life but I know one thing for sure. There is a spark in our hearts, but there is a fear as well. Today’s world is overwhelming for all of us. We need to survive financially, emotionally, be dignified and strong. We need our daily jobs so as to pay these monsters that ...
Views: 106 - Grow Inner Strengths - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2019 from Rick HansonWhat would make a difference inside you? The Practice: Grow Inner Strengths. Why? I've hiked a lot and have often had to depend on what was in my pack. Inner strengths are the supplies you've got in your pack as you make your way down the twisting and often hard road of life. They ...
Views: 62 - Why do Negative Things come to my Mind? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn a garden, various types of people keep coming and going, at random. Some visit only once, while some come back repeatedly, some stay for a long time, while some make a fleeting appearance. Some enhance the beauty of the garden and bring in joy and happiness, whereas some bring with them ...
Views: 122 - 3 Keys to Become More Resilient: How Mindset, Skillset, and Ability to Reset Empowers Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2019 from Anne GradyBuilding resilient organizations requires resilient leaders. Being resilient enables you to overcome setbacks, build effective teams, and stay focused on what really matters in your life and company. Resilience is our ability to recover when we are faced with obstacles, difficulties, and ...
Views: 157 - Do Something GREAT Every Day! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2019 from Paul HannigWant to change how you feel right now? Ask yourself, "what can I do great today?" Think about it. What's the one great thing that you did today? Perhaps it was some great insight that you got from meditating or a newsletter etc. Maybe you did something to help someone else. Did you contribute ...
Views: 184 - Come To Center - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Rick HansonTo what is your mind given? The Practice: Come to center. Why? I’m old enough to remember a time when people usually answered “good” when you asked them the standard, “How are you?” (often said “harya?”). These days the answer is commonly “busy.” I know what it feels like to ...
Views: 93 - 12 Chinese zodiac animals - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Astrology LoverBy Astrology Lover 12 Chinese zodiac animals The Chinese Zodiac (Oriental Zodiac) is based on a 12-year lunar cycle, where each year is represented by a certain animal. It is believed that the sign of the zodiac animal affects the character of each person. The traditional order of zodiac ...
Views: 145 - How to Focus on Holistic Health - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Alex NickIf you’re looking for advice on staying healthy, you’re sure to find a lot of it. In fact, you’ll find too much: you’ll spot quick fixes, trendy cure-alls, and the latest scary news about what makes you get sick or gain weight. The problem with all this advice isn’t that it’s inaccurate ...
Views: 162 - Your Car is Making Your Mental Health Worse Every Day - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from ilias hassaniMental health statistics in Australia are not looking very good with the ‘bad news’ facts and figures. According to a report by the Black Dog Institute in 2019, every day there are 6 deaths caused by suicide in Australia. Not only this, but there are 30 more people who attempt to commit suicide ...
Views: 178(1 vote) - The Experience of In Between - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Patricia BrawleyNobody likes being left out, abandoned, different, and unwelcomed. Yet, it is a common experience when we are “in-between.” Not where we were and not where we are yet to be. People feel in-between while they are waiting for a divorce, retiring from work, getting sicker, moving to new homes, ...
Views: 100 - Preferred Destination for NLP Practitioner Programming - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Jojo ExcyNLP, or Neuro Linguistic Programming, is a set of psychological techniques which helps in your Professional and Personal Development. It’s been very popular since the last 50 years and is picking up big time. Warren Buffet, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi and many more ...
Views: 119 - Accept Them as They Are - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Rick HansonI admit it: whether close to home or far away, I wish some people were different. Depending on who they are, I wish they'd stop doing things like leaving cabinet doors open in our kitchen, sending me spam emails, or turning a blind eye to global warming. And I wish they'd start doing things like ...
Views: 85 - Thirteen Reasons God Gave Us Humor Reason 1: Humor Fights Disease - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Ronald RossWhere did the idea come from that laughter is the best medicine? King Solomon, considered one of the wisest men who ever lived, may be the source. He didn’t say that laughter was the “best” medicine, but he did say, “A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you ...
Views: 99 - Opt Out of Aging? Yes Please! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Beate ProbstIf you had a time machine, what age would you travel to? I’m guessing you went back in time to when you were younger, as many of us would choose to do. The majority of people fear aging and its seemingly unavoidable effects- wrinkles, hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, back pain… and other “Oh ...
Views: 233(3 votes) - Feel The Support - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Rick HansonWe're all carrying a load, including tasks, challenges, worries, inner criticism, mistreatment from others, physical and emotional pain, loss and illness now or later, and everyday stresses and frustrations. Take a moment to get a sense of your own load. It's very real, isn't it? Recognizing ...
Views: 72(1 vote) - Conquering Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Emmett MillerYou will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is observing things with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass... On television Sally hears a ...
Views: 161 - Enjoy Four Kinds Of Peace - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Rick Hanson“Peace” can sound merely sentimental or clichéd (“visualize whirled peas”). But deep down, it’s what most of us long for. Consider the proverb: The highest happiness is peace. Not a peace inside that ignores pain in oneself or others, or is acquired by shutting down. This is a durable peace, ...
Views: 91 - Feel Already Full - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2019 from Rick HansonOne slice of the pie of life feels relaxed and contented. And then there is that other slice, in which we feel driven and stressed. Trying to get pleasures, avoid pains, pile up accomplishments and recognitions, be loved by more people. Lose more weight, try to fill the hole in the heart. Slake ...
Views: 84 - 3 Signs you’re Suffering from Imposter Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Stephan TourePosted by Stephan Toure Full article: https://stephantoure.com/2019/06/02/5-signs-youre-suffering-from-imposter-syndrome/ Also, Check out the Stress Management Guide: https://relaxlikeaboss.com/stress-management-guide/ Are you suffering from imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is the ...
Views: 213 - Awareness - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Murray CohenThe dictionary defines “awareness” as “knowledge or perception of a situation or fact”. I define “caught up” as being totally absorbed in an activity or situation without knowing you are totally absorbed ( to the exclusion of everything else going on around you or mentally inside you). ...
Views: 133 - How to change the way you experience your life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Murray CohenI believe that we have two choices to make in life. • You allow your thoughts to control you or • You quiet your mind, thereby removing interference which allows your brain to function effortlessly at its optimal capacity and inherent creativity. Your thinking controls everything you ...
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