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.
Living in the present moment isn’t always easy, is it? Our schedules are so busy and hectic that it seems like there is always something coming up that we need to prepare for or anticipate. And thanks to social media, our lives are so well documented, that it’s hard to let go of the past. … Read more
Let’s face it! Life can be complicated. And noisy. There’s information everywhere. Cutter all around us. Decisions to be made. Many of us live life in an overwhelmed state. Always reacting to things, and not really living the life we want to be living. As a result, we walk around with emotions such as anxiety, … Read more
Mindfulness is a proven way to help reduce stress and improve your quality of life, but it can be difficult to begin. If you are looking for a way to support those you love on a journey of mindfulness, or share mindfulness with someone who may benefit from the practice, a mindfulness gift is a … Read more
Are you looking for a daily mantra? Something to add a bit of positive thinking into your life. If so, you have come to the right place. This post is full of examples of positive thinking mantras. First, we define exactly what a mantra is (and is not). Then we will look at some powerful … Read more
Looking for a few rules you can use to guide your life? If so, then you should focus on crafting specific spiritual principles that will help you whenever you need to make a tough decision. So this post, we’re going to look at the 9 spiritual principles that can help you find meaning in your … Read more
What do you do when you feel down and about to cry? Do you relieve yourself by shedding tears? Or do you let the feelings pass without acknowledging them? Crying can actually be quite healthy. Sometimes you just need to let it all out. But what do you do when you are done crying? Here’s … Read more
Despite technological advances that are meant to make life easier and social media apps that facilitate global communication, people feel increasingly isolated and alienated in their daily lives. You may never have heard of the so hum mantra, but it can do a lot to help you find peace in everyday life. Once a favorite … Read more
Despite all of the current modern technical advances, people throughout the world are more stressed than ever, partly due to the fact that they are working harder and more than ever. An inequitable unpredictable economy and constant geopolitical realignments cause high levels of anxiety, as people feel financial pinches, loss of benefits and lack of … Read more
One complaint about mindfulness I hear again-and-again is “Steve, I just don’t have time to be mindful.” Hey, I get it! The idea of slowing down and “enjoying the moment” seems at odds with the idea of being productive. And I love productivity. How Making Time for Mindfulness Improves Productivity It is easy to think that … Read more
For most of life, we try to push through our own issues and deal with the business of living. At least, that’s how it’s always been for me. When I first considered therapy, I did my homework and read up as much as I could about the therapeutic relationship. I was surprised to discover there … Read more