We are living in a world where people are more concerned with stress and anxiety, rather than any other health issue, including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Seems like it is time to figure a way out of the endless stress cycle.Envision this: You’re at the doctor's office for a regular check-up. Joyfully, you’re pointing out that you've lost the weight that you wanted to lose."That's great," says the doctor, placing the stethoscope around her neck and pulling up a stool by your own chair. "But we have a more serious concern than your weight.""Really?” you ask, confused and curious.The doctor says, "The stress levels are out of balance."You swallow. Yes, on the other side of the scale, you completed the stress-related questionnaire that your psychiatrist went over with you. But all of us are anxious these days. Stress isn't that serious… Is it?According to the Health + Wellbeing 2019 report conducted by the Hartman Group, anxiety and stress have become … [Read more...]
The Positive Effect of Yin Yoga
Yin yoga can have a very positive effect on your physical and mental well-being. Learn how to achieve that by practicing it.Our goal with writing this article is to motivate someone who hasn’t done Yin yoga, to try it. The reason for that is simple – you will feel incredible after practicing it.Here are some of the benefits of Yin yogaHelps balance and relieves the mind and bodyReduces anxiety and tensionBetter circulationIncreases flexibilityIncreases joint strength and releases fasciaBalances the organs in our body and helps the chi or prana function betterYin yoga – what is it?It is a widespread belief that Yin yoga was created by a martial arts instructor and Taoist yoga practitioner named Paulie Zink in the 1970s. He is teaching a practice informed by his background in martial arts. It has been called in different ways; as Taoist yoga and Yin and Yang yoga. However, it was Paul Grilley who founded Yin yoga as we all know it now. Its universal success is partly … [Read more...]
6 Things You Can Do For Self-healing
We are currently living in a world full of conflict and crisis. That is why self-healing needs to be on your to-do list as one of the most important things.We need to understand the emotional conflicts that are deeply rooted in the center of ourselves. Therefore, the healing process begins with acknowledging the causes and the source of your chaos.It is much easier to control them once you have understood them. You can do that by learning from them, keeping track of them, releasing them, and eventually grow out of them.For as long as we can recall, our lives are undoubtedly guided by our goals. We are ready to sacrifice our happiness, peace, health, and lives for the price of success.In addition, overworking has become the standard, and it might seem very wrong to use time and energy to take a rest and heal. So, how can you turn the impossible into possible?1. Use self-love to heal yourselfSaving yourself should not be seen as selfish. Self-love is a significant … [Read more...]
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Higher neurogenesis rates could essentially indicate to be equivalent to higher happiness rates.Hericium erinaceus or Lion’s mane mushroom is a food with many medicinal benefits and it has been used since ancient times. It has now proved to be a powerful natural remedy for anxiety and depression.Thirty female patients were participating in a human clinical study that was placebo-controlled. It was made in order to examine the benefits of lion’s mane on sleep quality, menopause, anxiety, and depression.Of those who completed the research, the placebo was given to 14. However, 12 of them took an extract from the mane mushroom that was put into baked cookies. Every day, they took 2 grams of lion’s mane mushroom. Therefore, after 4 weeks of consuming it, a decrease in anxiety and depression was shown by the mane mushroom participants.This analysis gives rise to the increasing assumption between scientists; that anxiety and depression have very little to do with the … [Read more...]
What is Self-Awareness? Types and Development.
Self-awareness means being mindful of various facets of our own characteristics, emotions, and behaviors. In essence, it is a mental state where the center of attention is on one’s own self.Self-awareness is one of the main elements of the emerging self-concept journey. Although self-awareness has a key role in who we are, it is not a thing that we are intensely focused on in every moment of the day. In fact, it can become part of the foundation of who you are and begin to emerge at different stages, depending on the circumstances and your character.People are not fully self-aware when they are born. However, studies have revealed that infants have a basic sense of awareness of themselves. Infants do have the awareness of knowing that they are not the same beings as others. That is exemplified by their behavior such as making rooting motions in which infants are trying to find a nipple. This happens when something is brushing against their face. Studies have also shown that … [Read more...]
Meditation for Healing, a Lifechanging Practice
In recent times, many studies confirmed the positive impact of meditation for anxiety, chronic pain relief, depression, insomnia, and other problems; with thousands of people participating in them. There are ways of practicing meditation that can help people deal with what afflicts them. However, are you aware that, in some cases, meditation can also help people heal what afflicts them?A remarkable story of healingA Daily Beast report titled “Could Meditation Cure Disease’’ shares a story of a 37-year old Tibetan lama that came in New York with a gangrenous leg. He was advised by three separate doctors that there is only one solution; amputation of his leg as quickly as possible. While his doctors were confident that the gangrene will kill him if he kept the leg, he consulted with the Dalaï Lama before giving permission. The Dalaï Lama advised him not to amputate but to do specific meditation practices for healing, instead.The story later describes how the condition hit a … [Read more...]
You Attract What You Fear – Is It True?
You attract what you fear. This is a very common phrase that I am sure you have heard of.Something that we are used to hearing a lot, especially in psychological spheres, is that pain is the best therapy. You might be surprised or you might not even agree with this statement. In fact, the reality is that we are taught something by every emotion we encounter, whether positive or negative.For instance, suffering is typically the best chance for improving our life skills. When we learn from failure, frustration, and disappointments, it shapes new paths and directions. Even though some choose not to see the pain, others are more likely to hide it in the innermost corners of their minds, putting it away forever.There is no way to avoid suffering; it will be felt in different ways from time to time. Whether you like it or not, you will feel rage, disappointment, and frustration. You cannot stop these emotions. You attract what you fear. Today we will be talking about the fear of … [Read more...]
How Random Acts Of Kindness Matter To Your Well-being
Kindness can have a big influence both on your psychological and physical health.You have probably read this quote from Mother Teresa somewhere, ‘’Not all of us can do great things on this planet, but we can all do small things with great love’’.Simple gestures of kindness happen in all our lives. For instance:Letting someone pass in front of you in a big traffic line.Stopping to talk to your elderly neighbor, although you are in a hurry.Offering help to a colleague that is stuck with a project, even if that means leaving your office late.Giving a gift card for a lunch out to a couple who are facing tough times.Kindness means a compassionate behavioral reaction and selfless actions; or a mentality that puts empathy for others before one's own needs. An individual might undercut his or her own selfish needs while performing the selfless act.People often ignore kindness as a value. But what is the reason for that? Sometimes, the reason for that is the perception of … [Read more...]
Positive Psychology, The Secret of Happiness
Positive Psychology is a relatively new field of psychology that aims to discover what makes people happier and what causes them to feel better. Instead of seeking pathology-based solutions, it looks at a range of situations that allow individuals to improve and feel better about themselves, as well as handling tension more effectively.Historical BackgroundThe roots of Positive Psychology can be traced back to the beliefs of humanistic psychologists; they were less interested in pathological aspects and focused more on a healthy mental state. These theories were supported by psychologists such as Abraham Maslow. However, it did not become known as a common term until 1998. The American Psychological Association was used by Martin Seligman as a platform for taking these concepts to the forefront.Seligman's daughter was his main source of inspiration to help develop this new area of psychology. That happened as he was considering which parenting strategies are better for … [Read more...]
Should You Take a Leap of Faith? The Secret Of Personal Growth
Sometimes pursuing the life you want means making some significant changes in some aspects of your life, whether it is your job, relationships, place, or anything else. In theory, change can seem like a great idea, but in reality, it is not always that clear. You could be unlocking your own personal Pandora's Box as you make a change in your life.Change comes with the fear of the unknown. You might ask yourself how will the change affect you; both psychologically and emotionally, and will the people around you change too. Life is unpredictable and you can never know the direction a shift can take; it may not be the one you wanted. It is a difficult process. But, what if you succeed and that is not the change you genuinely wanted? I believe in the Unintended Consequences theory. Nobody can predict how your life is going to turn after you change it; not even your family, friends, a psychotherapist, or a psychic.A wise man once said, ‘’You do or you do not. There is no try.’’ … [Read more...]