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 Background The 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...]
How To Find Inner Peace – 5 Simple Steps
So you want to make a change and you're wondering how to find inner peace? We have five easy DIY steps for enriching your body, refreshing your mind and nourishing your spirit. 1. Loving-Kindness Meditation Metta bhavana, or the cultivation of loving-kindness, is one of the ways that you can use to practice giving unlimited love to others, and most importantly to yourself. This love is pure and doesn’t have any conditions or expectations of anything in return. Consider the calmness and peace of self-acceptance as you meditate. Think of yourself first, then your close family and friends, even your enemies, and ultimately all living things. But with the same love. Open your heart in the final stage in order to spread a peaceful and generous love to all of them equally. Benefits: When you focus on loving-kindness, it allows for acceptance and personal forgiveness, along with letting go off irritation and judgment of others. Practice: Follow these simple traditional phrases … [Read more...]
How To Stay True to Yourself While Walking Your Path of Life
It may be possible that you feel trapped right now, so how do you remain true to yourself in moments like this? The most important thing I can tell you is not to give up: positive changes begin with one small step, a step into the life you genuinely seek. ‘’You start by starting’’. I saw this quote somewhere, and it made total sense. But I prefer to think of all the excuses NOT to start, not to take that risk, not to follow that huge, brave dream. Does this sound familiar? I would like to tell my story, but there are a lot of reasons why not to: What if nobody cares about what I have to say?I am not confident that this is the right choice for meI am concerned that my website is not done The list continues… and that is just the basic stuff. But if I dig deeper, harder questions come to my mind: Who the hell do I believe I am, saying that I am a life expert that has all the world’s answers? There are a lot of people that are already doing the same thing I do, people who … [Read more...]
8 Signs of Spiritual Awakening
Spirituality relates to any experience that brings us in touch with the Divine, with nature, the cosmos and, most importantly, connecting with ourselves. What are the signs of spiritual awakening? Awakening is a phase without an ending, but when we are awakened, several common checkpoints occur. Those are uncertainty, restlessness, push and pull, darkness, connection, synchronicity, authenticity, higher consciousness, and unlimited love. In other words, these checkpoints can potentially change a person's life. What is Spiritual Awakening? Can we define the signs of spiritual awakening? When a person experiences and goes through a spiritual awakening, we can say that he or she wakes up to life. He questions his old values, routines, and social conditions and begins to evaluate life in a different way after that. Opening your third eye can be directly connected to your spiritual awakening. Signs of Spiritual Awakening Going through the spiritual awakening journey … [Read more...]
The Power Of Resilience. Fall Forward!
Have you ever woken up motivated in the morning to do something amazing, then given up once the day was over? Have you ever had a brilliant idea and yet gave up on the first bump that you encountered on the road? Resilience is a crucial component of everyone’s success. Therefore, if you manage to get on your feet again and sort out how to get back into the game after suffering a huge flop, you have found the greatness formula. For example, Thomas Edison completed 10,000 experiments that failed before inventing the lightbulb. But he was not scared to fail. After just one semester Steve Jobs dropped out of college. However, that didn't deter him from establishing Apple, the technology giant. In addition, I discovered this amazing starting speech that actor Denzel Washington presented at the University of Pennsylvania. Below is a little excerpt from what he said to the graduate students: “If I’m going to fall, I don’t want to fall back on anything except my faith. I wanna fall … [Read more...]
The meaning of Deja vu – What is its purpose?
The meaning of deja vu is something you've certainly heard of before. Many times, we meet people in our lives who use this phrase, but have you ever thought about what it means? Or do you have any clue about the meaning of the term? Is it something you're being signaled by the angels, or is it just something you think about? It is a very commonly used word by many people in the modern-day. If you are not familiar with what it is and what it means, then it's time to find out… What Is Déjà vu? What does Deja vu mean, then? Basically, the meaning of Deja vu can be described as the feeling you get from doing something you've previously done in the past. For instance, if you go hiking to see the sunset, you'll feel a gush of emotions that you will keep as a memory with you. So, you are going to experience the same feeling the next time you go hiking again, even in a different location. The feeling you get then is called deja vu. Another rather well-known phrase … [Read more...]
Benefits of Surya Namaskar (Sun Greeting) and 12 Poses
We are sure that there is not a single person that has not heard of the benefits of Surya Namaskar or the sequence of Sun Salutations. It is a series of 12 yoga poses that have the ability to affect your life so positively that you may not even believe it in one go. If you're looking to fit up and get the perfect figure for next summer, but you cannot find enough time to invest in it, then don’t worry. Surya Namaskar will be here to help you. This is a fairly brief routine of 12 complex yoga asanas performed as a devotion or tribute to the sun which is believed to be the origin of life on Earth, according to the Yogic philosophy. It's recommended that you do this early in the morning, on an empty stomach during the sunrise period. One round of the greetings is composed of two sets, each of which has the 12 yoga poses. However, there can be different versions of it, so you should try to pick one and practice it religiously in order to achieve good results. Below, you can … [Read more...]
Let Go Of Toxic People, What Is Making You Attract Toxic People
Even if we try, we can't stay away from every toxic, negative person around us. But we should try not to interact with them when it is unnecessary. If we give them too much control over us, toxic people may get into our life. However, the other explanation of why a toxic person may tend to be drawn towards us is our own toxicity. We allure the energy that we reflect and we will continue to attract bad vibes unless our own energy is positive and pure. If you want to put an end to your own toxicity and eliminate any other toxic people around you, here are a few tips you can try: Be Content With Your Life You are never going to be pleased with your life if you are a toxic person, even if you've got everything you want. You move to the next one as soon as you finish one goal. Instead, you should learn to be more grateful for the things you have and be content for them. Achieving new goals is good but remember to be happy with what you already have. Overcome Your … [Read more...]