Mindfulness helps focus your awareness on the present moment. It makes you pay attention to the things that matter. Most importantly mindful thinking increases happiness.
It’s easy to look forward to the big things in life. We have all experienced that feeling of anticipation as we prepare for a wedding, look forward to a job promotion or the annual family reunion. The problem, however, is once they are over… we often suffer from a feeling of emptiness until the next … Read more
In today’s busy world, it is customary to spend your time planning and anticipating the future, making to-do lists, and focusing on goals and outcomes. It is also usual to ruminate over the past, thinking about situations and experiences that still affect our emotions and perspectives. But these types of thoughts can be stressful and … Read more
For most of us, life is busy, chaotic, and, at times, stressful. The list of expectations and obligations are ever-growing, with our own needs often shunted aside. But without that much-needed “you-time”, burnout is inevitable. The constant cycle of daily demands and obligations, be it from a strained relationship, an arduous job, or the 24/7 … Read more
There are generally two groups of people as far as awareness is concerned. Those that are wired to think before acting… and those who inherently act impulsively. Pausing to collect your thoughts, and considering the consequences of your actions, are habits of conscious people. As you may imagine, there’s much more depth to practicing conscious … Read more
Despite the importance of maintaining mental health and well-being, many people still neglect this part of their lives. One of the most common stress-related problems people face is insomnia. While medication for this condition may seem like an easy solution, it can have detrimental effects on your mind and body. Instead, practicing nighttime affirmations could … Read more
The benefits of affirmations are evident and confirm that words do have molding power. I’m saying this from personal experience. However, I will provide scientific proof that affirmations can create a positive mindset as well as enhance our life experiences. I once struggled with excessive overthinking, catastrophizing, and negative self-talk. I habitually said to myself, … Read more
Have you ever wanted to gain a clearer understanding of joy vs happiness so you can improve your quality of life? Indeed, learning the differences between the two can help you live a more meaningful life filled with greater purpose. For starters, you might be surprised to know that happiness may not be the … Read more
I think we can both agree that having a heart of gratitude and appreciation is something that people should strive for. Even amid the stress and hardships of life, we can still find things to be thankful for… if we are open to seeing them. That said, have you ever stopped to think of the … Read more
Have you been struggling with productivity issues? We’ve all been there. Even with careful schedule planning and time managing strategies, you still can’t seem to escape the clutches of procrastination. If you can relate to this, perhaps it’s time you introduced some affirmations into your life. By incorporating positive affirmations for productivity into your daily … Read more
Are you struggling to keep your anger in check? When not addressed properly, it can ruin your mood, result in terrible decision-making, and weaken the bonds you have with loved ones. To cope with this potentially dangerous emotion, you’ll need to rebuild trust in your self-discipline and learn to come to terms with lingering fears … Read more