The capitalist appropriation of meditation and wellness culture isn't just disheartening; So go ahead, right now, imagine your "best self" saying hello to you right now. Eating sugary, fatty foods is not going to enhance your memory. Going forward, your success will be viewed through a new lens, and your …

Because he had agreed to be my pro, the first step was to take a ride with Jeremiah so he could evaluate my fitness and form. And this causes problems. My body and mind are so closely linked together that by helping one, I can make the other better. It …

I remember going deaf as my head turned toward the doorway where Scott and Janice stood. Workers paid by the hour know exactly what their time is worth in monetary terms and are less willing to engage in activities that they enjoy or even to do volunteer work. In 21 …

The hope is that you can choose a health care provider who creates a supportive space where you can feel able to communicate--to speak your mind, approach hesitations and fears, and ultimately, communicate freely with your doctor in a way that feels right for you. The people in support of …

Karen was 32 years of age and suffered since high school from chronic bladder infections. It was the day of my graduation from Landmark, and I had brought my close friend Peter along. Chronic pain registers even in the expression and actions of Howie's former physician, who has been converted …

We ignore the sound of a colleague sobbing behind the closed bathroom door. We often misinterpret what other people mean and react in ways that lead to further misunderstandings, confusion and even conflict. If you have been through this same kind of relationship before, now is the time to break …

No, you're not, I said. This is the tried and tested formula that you prefer. We wonder why we exist, how we came into being and for what purpose, but the world responds with silence. When we let go of the false answers in our mind, we live the questions …

I'm going to become a self-improvement guru on YouTube, I said. list, Barry was free to choose his next task, so he went through an old magazine that he just wanted to skim through. Don't trust anyone who tells you your happiness is more A case in point is the …

When you walk or run, you support your body weight against the force of gravity as it moves through time and space. At the level of Acceptance, we're not polarized by conflict or opposition; The obvious recommendation from all this research is that we should pay for our desired object …

It is likely that through further work you can return to this work at a later date and access it in greater depth. Depending on what has transpired by the time you picked up this article, some skepticism at the idea of doing more is understandable. IF YOU SEEK OUT …

I hung out probably way too much at a conservative Catholic monastery, where I'm sure they thought I was a psych patient escaped from the local bin. Many of us also physically want to fill up the loss with what we can put in our mouths. It was only later …

We can learn to take refuge in our awareness and simply witness the sensations of pain, sadness, or fear as stars in the sky, not defining all of who we are. First, your dentist will make a mold of your mouth. This would help you to get rid of unhealthy …

The same goes for those with mental health problems in general. The reason, the researchers found, was that the elite players with lower IQs tended to practice more, which improved their chess game to the point that they played better than the high-IQ elite players. For example, I wanted to …

It looks like it could easily house a Starbucks and a stationery store. In situations in which we have multiple attitudes that are relevant to a given behavior, the attitude that is most accessible will be the one most likely to guide behavior. Keep this in mind if having an …

They're self-improving for something that they get already. People are getting married later, we have an ageing population with spouses outliving their partners, plus those of us in the middle who are not in a relationship or are divorced. An executive in a major corporation recently said to me, I …

A more accurate way of breaking it down would be a song titled, "Power, Respect, Money." First you get the power by getting a good education and setting yourself up for success at whatever you do. Many people describe their anxiety thought patterns as most difficult to escape during the …

I think that is the one part of motherhood I'm most humbled by: how it's always changing, in small and large ways. List everything that should be done that day in order of importance, but to know where to start, think about what will require the most attention and energy …

Teenagers may want to shower in the morning since they're more concerned with their appearance, and that's fine. After I read this report, I decided to explore a fecal microbial transplant for myself. No matter how many warm wishes you cultivate, conditions in this world are such that people to …

When we meet new people and tell them what we do for a living, we often get a plethora of questions about whether or not we can read minds. Venerate teachers of these basic principles and ignore all others. As Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh says, trying to be non-violent …

Adapt where and when necessary while you keep your destination in mind. If one parent says no, they encourage the couple to take the type of sexual play they are uninterested in off the table for a period of time, to let the pressure subside and focus on other areas …

She lamented that their weekend sex had fallen away (she slept in another room with earplugs all week to protect her sleep), and that he didn't remember, even after repeated reminders, that it mattered to her that he did the dishes in the sink before he left the house or …

Which means increasing the load over a period of time. Though obviously introverted, I was never shy or socially phobic. In his meditation practice, paying attention to his taut muscles only seemed to make him more afraid. Writing himself the check and putting it in his wallet was a constant …

This book doesn't need to re-create what's already been expertly researched and eloquently discussed. Name Your Limits: First, you need to tune into your mental, emotionally, and possibly spiritual limits. If, according to the UNESCO Charter, War begins in the minds of men, then it can easily end in the …

Then repeat the exercise for another time when you were highly motivated. Naturally, I respond--mindfully, conscientiously, safely, positively, spiritually, emotionally, determinedly, bravely, and with all the forces of nature helping you. Beginning in early childhood, we all engage in some aggressive acts such as biting, hitting, shoving, kicking, verbal aggression …

You have at your disposal a number of resources, some of which you are aware of and others you are not yet aware of. He looked at me oddly and said, 'The Theosophical Society (T. He had never thought of traveling that far, let alone pursuing a career as a …

It's been found that children can avoid harmful self-evaluations when they compare upwards specifically for the purpose of self-improvement. If after time that doesn't seem to work for you anymore, then decide to try something new. The majority of Americans shower about once a day. Try, please, TRY to strike …

For instance, Temple Grandin describes her experiences at home when her family would visit: When I was a child, large noisy gatherings of relatives were overwhelming, and I would just lose control and throw temper tantrums. Love is an inner decision we make about a state of consciousness that we …

But few people in well-paid jobs are able to work less than full-time - either because their employers demand it or because they've got used to a certain, more costly, lifestyle. I don't mean the articles your interior designer bought because they match with the blue decor. BUT--not to be some …

Similarly, the authors of a study conducted at the University of Texas at Austin proposed that "the mere presence of one's smartphone may impose a 'brain drain' as limited-capacity attentional resources are recruited to inhibit automatic attention to one's phone, and are thus unavailable for engaging with the task at …

The individual discovers that he has within himself the capacity for weighing the experiential evidence and deciding upon those things which make for the long-run enhancement of self (which inevitably involves the enhancement of other selves as well). You have to be sweetly repetitive with the baby, reminding the baby …

We were suspicious of attachment and gave affection warily, if at all. When we want to talk to a friend in another suburb, why don't we walk to their door and knock? When I didn't come in for a while, because I didn't want to take advantage, they called me …

You might be surprised by what a difference this simple modification can make in your sleep. Why didn't you break in to comfort him with your presence? He answers that question in this historic speech, in short, by saying, Because it is there. I repeat it here if only to …

Our spirituality and meditation practices are the tools we have to keep our mind as well as we keep our bodies. If you're trying to talk to an abuser, consider talking to a healthcare professional first for the best advice on how to approach this situation. Many people say yes …