A void impulse buying. — “Don’t you just love the excitement you feel after coming home with a new TV? Driving home in a new car? Opening the box on a new pair of shoes? I sure do. But, from watching the behavior of myself and my friends I’ve found that the new quickly becomes just another item. The excitement of novelty passes quickly.”
B orrow and share. Everyone wins! — “We borrowed a DVD from a friend instead of renting or buying and had a little snack from our own fridge! Way cheaper than using gas to drive to the theater/rental place, paying for a movie, and paying for a snack.”
We all can use a little inspiration. I thought I’d share some of my favorite inspirational videos with you, hoping that it’ll help pick you up today. (Hollywood isn’t so far off from real life all the time.) Play these as needed.
This was recently shared with me and I wanted to share it with you. I believe anyone can apply this to any part of their life, where ever they are.
THERE ARE SIX BASIC STAGES TO MOVE FROM DREAM TO GOAL
Begin with this mindset: According to your faith it will be done to you… Everything is [...]
When most folks first consider taking up the practice of meditation, they usually have a few questions they need to have answered — and when they get started, they come up with a few more.
How can you find the time to meditate? What should you do about the restlessness you feel when you try to meditate? Here are some brief answers to ten of the most popular questions.
For the newer readers who might not have had the chance to browse through all the archives, here are the best posts from November, as judged by me. Looking back on the month, I think it was a good one — especially considering that it’s our first month. Thank you my wonderful readers!
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When expert Asian meditators began arriving in the West in the ’60s and early ’70s, researchers jumped at the opportunity to hook them up to EEGs and EKGs to test their unusual powers and abilities.
Before long, Westerners were becoming adept at meditation themselves, and scientific attention turned to the potential health benefits of regular practice.
In this post, we’ll summarize ten of the most revealing meditation studies, covering a range of ailments and issues, from hypertension to depression. Ever wonder what meditation can really do for you? Read on, and find out!
Tens of millions of individuals start and end their workdays with 30 to 90 minutes of noise, exhaust fumes, and slow-motion frustration, surrounded by others who are under just as much stress as they are.
Unfortunately, a grueling commute can have a huge negative impact on your well-being and raise your stress hormones sky-high long before you get to the office.
How can you keep from succumbing to blood-pressure-raising fury when you’re crammed behind the wheel? Well, if you’re one of those road warriors who drive with vengeance and anger in their hearts, you’re in luck: This article gives you ten helpful ideas to use to combat road rage.
With these tools, all you’ll need to do next time you get behind the wheel is fasten your seat belt, check your mirrors, put your hands at the 10 and 2 o’clock positions, and go!
If you’re in the United States, I hope you have a great day spending time with family and friends, giving thanks, and chowing down on some delicious turkey.
I’m not an American myself, but I really like the idea — spending time with our families and reflecting on the positives in our lives. We’ve all got our problems, so having a day to recognize the good things is important in my opinion.
Even if you are outside the United States, remember to take a moment to reflect on all of the blessings in your life. Even though life may be hard at times, there are always things to be grateful for.
A sk yourself, “Why am I really doing this?” — “We fool ourselves into thinking that we are doing something because we want to accomplish an audacious goal, but in reality we may be doing it for someone else. You have to do some soul searching and make sure that you really want to accomplish this goal. If even the thought of continuing the project makes you cringe then don’t even think another second.”
B atch small tasks together. — “Group up all of your small tasks (taking out the garbage, fixing a door hinge, organizing binders, etc.) and do them all at once. This can help speed things along since there will be fewer interruptions in your regular workflow.”
When most folks first consider taking up the practice of meditation, they usually have a few questions they need to have answered — and when they get started, they come up with a few more.
How can you find the time to meditate? What should you do about the restlessness you feel when you try to meditate? Here are some brief answers to ten of the most popular questions.
When expert Asian meditators began arriving in the West in the ’60s and early ’70s, researchers jumped at the opportunity to hook them up to EEGs and EKGs to test their unusual powers and abilities.
Before long, Westerners were becoming adept at meditation themselves, and scientific attention turned to the potential health benefits of regular practice.
In this post, we’ll summarize ten of the most revealing meditation studies, covering a range of ailments and issues, from hypertension to depression. Ever wonder what meditation can really do for you? Read on, and find out!
We all can use a little inspiration. I thought I’d share some of my favorite inspirational videos with you, hoping that it’ll help pick you up today. (Hollywood isn’t so far off from real life all the time.) Play these as needed.
This was recently shared with me and I wanted to share it with you. I believe anyone can apply this to any part of their life, where ever they are.
THERE ARE SIX BASIC STAGES TO MOVE FROM DREAM TO GOAL
Begin with this mindset: According to your faith it will be done to you… Everything is [...]
A sk yourself, “Why am I really doing this?” — “We fool ourselves into thinking that we are doing something because we want to accomplish an audacious goal, but in reality we may be doing it for someone else. You have to do some soul searching and make sure that you really want to accomplish this goal. If even the thought of continuing the project makes you cringe then don’t even think another second.”
B atch small tasks together. — “Group up all of your small tasks (taking out the garbage, fixing a door hinge, organizing binders, etc.) and do them all at once. This can help speed things along since there will be fewer interruptions in your regular workflow.”
We all can use a little inspiration. I thought I’d share some of my favorite inspirational videos with you, hoping that it’ll help pick you up today. (Hollywood isn’t so far off from real life all the time.) Play these as needed.
