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.
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
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
Getting into meditation and mindfulness can be a lot easier if you have a healthy group to practice your new healthy habits with. If you are looking for ways to create a mindfulness practice routine, there are some great tools out there for you and your friends to use. You might have noticed that people … Read more
While bringing new life into the world is an exciting time, there’s no doubt that giving birth is challenging. Whether you’re going the natural route or are induced or having a C-section, the experience can often be emotionally exhausting. Undoubtedly, your mindset plays a vital role in the way you process situations. With the help … Read more
A relationship is one of the most beautiful and gratifying things in life, but it can often be challenging to navigate… especially if it’s a new relationship. These relationships can bring on a lot of insecurities, excitement and unfamiliar emotions – all of which can result in some confusion or hesitation at times. Many people … Read more
Let me guess. You’re here because you don’t think before you speak and the habit keeps getting you into trouble. Welcome to the club! My quick candor is both a virtue and a vice that’s gotten me into a pickle countless times. I’ve improved, thanks to Ecclesiastes 5:2, “Do not be rash with your mouth” and … Read more
Many moons ago, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Film Studies (with a minor in children’s literature) because I enjoyed reading and writing so much. From a teenager, I knew that I wanted to turn writing into a career, and I always took pride in the number of books, poems, and stories I had read. So … Read more
In 1967, The Beatles crooned “Love is All You Need”, which became a mantra for the hippy trippy times of cultural revolution. While most of us like to project love into relationships, self love exercises are just as important. In addition to the fight for civil rights, the “alternative” philosophies of Buddhism and Hinduism became … Read more
Have you ever found yourself worrying about different things? Have you ever felt that big events and celebrations of your life are often clouded by a sense of worry and stress? These feelings are so common among people. Humans are the wisest species of them all, and they get this label because of their ability … Read more