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Sick of Meditation? Try This Powerful Mindfulness Practice Used by Top CEOs and Athletes
Sophrology is a blending of Eastern and Western practices that you can quickly bring into your day.<p>There's no doubt that the modern work environment is a hotbed of stress.<p>With non-stop emails, constant pings on Slack, and a slew of endless meetings, we rarely have enough time to do our best work, …
MeditationThe True Meaning of Non-Attachment and How It Sets You Free
Sadly, non-attachment or detachment as proposed in Buddhism is radically misunderstood by many. Non-attachment actually brings about the most …
HappinessThe Inescapable Importance of Acceptance
Penned by Rienhold Niebuhr and popularized by Alcoholics Anonyous and other 12-step programs, the Serenity Prayer has been guiding people for …
SpiritualityIf the Holidays Are Bumming You Out, You Need to Read This
Close your eyes and say "thank you"<p>There is nothing like gratitude to drop you into present-moment awareness. When we say thank you, we are instantly …
SpiritualityJust 10 Minutes of Meditation Boosts Mood and Focus for People With Anxiety
People who suffer from anxiety are often plagued by repetitive thoughts, which can distract from the task at hand and affect mood and productivity. …
HappinessNo, mindfulness is not a fad
You can’t open a magazine these days without seeing something about “mindfulness.” The concept has become so ubiquitous, a friend asked me the other day if its popularity was just a fad.<p>As a social psychologist who has studied mindfulness for nearly four decades, I am certain that it is not. …
Spirituality5 Practical Things You Can Do To Deal With Your Anxiety
News<p>Finding yourself in the middle of a big old panic? Here's a few ways to help you calm down.<p>If I had a quid for every time someone advised me to …
Jon Kabat-ZinnHOW I LEARNT TO MEDITATE
I wish I hadn’t waited until I was thirty to meditate. Its something I knew very little about, I had the common belief that I needed to be able to …
MeditationCan mindfulness help you shed those extra pounds?
If you want to keep weight gain under control, you may want to consider taking up mindfulness meditation, new research suggests. Mindfulness …
MedicineHow To Keep Conversations Drama-Free (Yet Interesting) at Holiday Time
Conversations with family and friends can be tricky, especially around the holidays. Do this, to keep communication from going off the rails.<p>People in my family are not known to be wallflowers -- or keep their opinions to themselves. They're charming and rowdy and rarely quiet about their positions …
LeadershipThe Beginner’s Guide to Letting Go and Becoming Enlightened Through Non-Attachment – Page 3
But they were very much interested in Buddhism in general, and would go on to spur one of the most significant reforms in Buddhist history- the birth …
HappinessJOY OF LIVING: Take a breath: mindful parenting
A few days ago we made a family trip to the seaport market. Bustling with holiday cheer, there were so many people filling the isles that we were …
Canadian NewsThe Beginner’s Guide to Letting Go and Becoming Enlightened Through Non-Attachment
Attachment is the origin, the root of suffering; hence it is the cause of suffering.<p>– The Dalai Lama<p>You’ve probably seen or read something like it …
HappinessTim Ferriss explains why everyone should try meditating
Tim Ferriss, the author of "The 4-Hour Workweek" and "Tribe of Mentors," used to be skeptical of and completely avoid meditation. Now he's a firm believer in it. The following is a transcript of the video.<p><b>Tim Ferris:</b> My name is Time Ferriss, angel investor and author of books including "The 4-Hour …
Tim FerrissKick Holiday Anxiety to the Curb with This Stress Management Technique
As amazing as the holidays are, they're a stressful time for many people. (Here's a whole list of things you can do to help manage holiday stress.) …
SpiritualityGratitude to Overcome Boredom, Difficulties, Complaining, & Feeling Overwhelmed
As many give thanks for what’s in their lives this week, we might look at how to go deeper with gratitude.<p>“Gratitude” seems like a trite and even …
HappinessPractice these calming strategies to stay mindful and stress-free this holiday season.
Between shopping for everyone on your list and hosting family and friends for the holidays, the season is filled with stress-inducing activities.<p>But …
WellnessAfter interviewing 140 people at the top of their fields, Tim Ferriss realized almost all of them share the same habit
• <b>For his new book "Tribe of Mentors," bestselling author and star podcast host Tim Ferriss sent 11 questions to 140 people at the top of their fields.</b>• <b><br>He found that regardless of industry, the vast majority of respondents had a mindfulness or meditation practice.</b>• <b><br>He meditates every morning for 20</b> …
HappinessFighting The Self-Criticism Epidemic
The biggest disease in the 21st century is not diabetes or cancer – but rather, your self-loathing. Jack Kornfield once reported that the Dalai Lama did not understand the idea that one could dislike oneself. Cultivating inner peace is supported by self-compassion. Buddhists talk a lot about the …
Self CompassionFive Science-Backed Relaxation Techniques To Try If You Hate Meditation
Raise your hand if you are feeling overwhelmed by stress right now. Now, raise your hand if you want to make that stress go away <i>without</i> jumping on the meditation bandwagon. I mean, sure, practicing meditation is a great way to calm your mind. In fact, multiple studies have shown that meditation …
Wellness13 Ways To Be More Mindful [Infographic]
Image: iStock<p>In the simplest terms, 'mindfulness' means being conscious of your thoughts and surroundings. It also forms the cornerstone of a …
SpiritualityMindfulness and the Power of Beginning Again with Gratitude and Kindness
This is a really good time of the year to think about what you practice on a daily basis. One of the reasons I love mindfulness practice is because it has many benefits – greater presence, less emotional reactivity, increased resilience, and an enhanced ability to make decisions based on lasting …
Spirituality7 Reminders for Mindful Eating
Mindful eating isn’t just about sating our appetite, filling ourselves up from the outside. It’s also a gratitude practice: appreciating the …
EatingHow to Be More Mindful During the Holiday Season
Guided Meditation<p>Though I’m an avid meditator (every morning, first thing), I will say that when life is crazy, it’s not always easy to lead myself …
SpiritualityPut Down Your Phone: Why Presence Is the Best Gift You’ll Ever Give
<b>“When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?” ~Thich Nhat Hanh</b><p>The only thing worse …
The BrainThe Dark Side of Self-Improvement
As a company and as people, we spend a lot of time and energy exploring ways we can be better, feel healthier, and act more consciously—a worthy …
SpiritualityWhy You Probably Need to Meditate, as Explained by an Expert
Meditation was once viewed as a practice reserved exclusively for the yoga-posing, wheatgrass-sipping, crystal-touting crowd; a spiritually-indulgent …
HealthA 5-Minute Meditation to Help You Find Your Calm Now
We all experience anxiety differently, but the feeling can be crippling for anyone. Whether you’re overwhelmed by work duties, a challenging …
HappinessHow to Survive Thanksgiving Drama With This Smart Conflict-Management Strategy
This year, self-care theories abound on “ways to deal” with the current political and cultural turmoil—and finding a way to cope is never more important than during the holidays, when issues so often come to a head. From full-moon dance circles to female-only support spaces that offer a slew of …
BeautyFor greatness on the gridiron, NFL teams turning to mindfulness
<b>(CNN) —</b> As football coaches keep players ready through the season, they work to perfect tackles, improve running games and make sure everyone knows all the plays by heart.<p>But to be the greatest on the gridiron, some coaches think, it'll take more than brawn.<p>It sounds more like a yoga studio than a …
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