Well, what if I told you that the benefits of meditation include a reduction in stress, sharpened concentration, improved circulation – and as you get further into your practice you’ll experience a quieter mind, a more open and receptive heart, a sense of inner freedom – and perhaps even a streak of creativity that’ll help you make films like David Lynch. Continue reading
It’s essential to use a meditation technique that feels right and flows naturally. We all have individual preferences and this certainly holds true when it comes to meditation.
So, I recommend you try a few basic meditation techniques and stick to one that feels right for you. It’s much better to ‚Äúmaster‚Äù one technique than to be familiar with a dozen. Continue reading
Spring is here and summer is around the corner, which means beach, bikinis, and bare abs. Want to lose weight and be healthier at the same time? No problem — it’s part mental preparation, part diet, and part fitness. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but here are some easy tips to help get you started. Continue reading
Weight loss motivation is easy…at first. Rapid progress, compliments, wearing outfits you really want to, feeling more attractive, having more energy. All this positive feedback is motivating, captivating. Yet this weight loss ‘honeymoon period’ inevitably wanes. And then it can get tough. Continue reading
April is about the time New Year’s resolutions dissolve and gyms become less crowded again. It’s not that folks have lost their desire to trim pounds or increase their level of fitness. For some, it’s simply a motivation problem. They want to continue, but just can’t seem to make the time amidst competing demands. But for others, they just don’t enjoy exercise. I once watched a woman jogging whose scrunched up face displayed a combination of irritation and defeat. She wasn’t enjoying herself, but felt compelled to continue. So it’s no surprise that keeping our fitness habits going is difficult. Any activity that isn’t innately enjoyable quickly becomes drudgery and nearly impossible to maintain. Continue reading
Ever wonder why it seems your dog is in a good mood all the waking hours of the day? Perhaps adopting a dog’s sleep habits might help you emulate the feeling.
A bad night’s sleep is the worst when it comes to getting things accomplished and feeling good during what should be a great day. Continue reading
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