As you probably know, thoughts tend to run through our minds all the time. From the moment we wake up until we fall asleep, there are thoughts running amuck in the brain. In fact, if you try to quiet your thoughts for a minute, you may find it difficult. This is why those who meditate […]
Top 7 Stress Reduction Techniques For Parents
It’s not surprising to hear that chronic stress is regarded as a large contributor to illness and negative emotions. There are many things in life that can cause stress to men and women and as parents, stress is surely to be encountered from time to time. Whether it’s a child struggling with an issue, financial […]
Cure Loneliness With New Friends
Loneliness is one of the top complaints of adults in our nation and many single people long for an intimate relationship or a good friend. It seems that once we get out of high school and/or college we tend to drop many friends. With work and then perhaps families, many people lose touch with old […]
Why You Need To Be Compassionate With Yourself
Compassion for yourself is similar to compassion for others. If you are compassionate with other people you meet during the day, you will not only make them happier, but feel better about yourself. Self-compassion means respecting yourself and allowing your mind and body to avoid suffering. Noticing is the first step towards compassion for both […]
How to Calm a Busy Mind
You’re probably well aware that the mind is almost always busy with thoughts running rampant. As a result, it is easy to get lost in a constant state of thinking and perhaps even start to doubt yourself. A busy mind is a characteristic of a modern, fast way of life, and as such can represent […]
Scheduling worry time? Why I think it’s a bad idea
Have many of you been told to schedule some worry time? I mean, I am sitting looking at my computer screen as I write this shaking my head from side to side, like I am just coming to the end of some mad withdrawal! I don’t think it is a good idea, and I […]
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
It is inevitable to feel insulted or hurt on life’s journey. In fact, there is probably not one person over the age of three that has not been hurt multiple times and many even hold resentments against the people that hurt them. You could resent parents, spouses, children, friends, etc. In fact, some people hold […]
What Happens When You Think Negative A Lot?
The mind is thinking thoughts the majority of the time. Have you ever just taken some time to observe the kinds of thoughts you think? Become the observer of your thoughts? If not, you’ll certainly benefit from assessing the kind of mindset you have, because if you find out that you predominantly think negative thoughts, […]