Mind & Body

  • Avoiding Mom Burnout
    Being a stay at home parent can be at times rewarding and frustrating at the same time. But we can't escape the fact that sometimes moms feel stressed and overwhelmed with their many responsibilities. With... (Read More)

  • Basic Meditation Instructions
    More and more doctors are prescribing meditation in a number of ailments. Meditation is a safe and simple way to balance a person's physical, emotional, and mental stress, not to mention making you relaxed. Besides, anyone can... (Read More)

  • Basics of Meditation
    Meditation has been gaining prominence in the West, although it has been practiced in many Asian countries for thousands of years.  While traditional meditation has religious overtones, Westerners were able to adapt this practice outside... (Read More)

  • Buddhist Meditation and Mental Well-Being
    Different religions have different views towards health and well-being. The Buddhist perception of good health emphasizes a balanced interaction between the mind and body. If this equilibrium is disturbed, then illnesses tend to arise and... (Read More)

  • Centering Meditation
    Centering is basically meditation in action where in you remain in your "calm center" despite the busy and stressful everyday life. Being "centered" means that you do not allow your inner light to be overshadowed by... (Read More)

  • How to Meditate
    Aside from its numerous functions, traditional Meditation has been used for spiritual growth. It makes your mind become more conscious; unfold your inner light, love, and wisdom; become more aware of the guiding presence in your... (Read More)

  • How to Overcome Adversity
    Each of us has experienced adversity in one way or another. Some underwent more hardships than others, either in the workplace or in our personal lives. We should realize that we may go through adversity, but we... (Read More)

  • Improve Your Self-Esteem
    Things You Can Do Right Away—Every Day—to Raise Your Self-esteemPay attention to your own needs and wants. Listen to what your body, your mind, and your heart are telling you. For instance, if your body... (Read More)

  • Learn How to Be Assertive
    Assertiveness is a trait that many people never bother to improve in themselves. Many people think that being assertive is being arrogant and selfish. It is this kind of thinking that prevents people from trying... (Read More)

  • Meditation Technique for Relaxation
    Doing a Relaxation Meditation relieves stress can be used for an effecting two-minute relax and recharge break. This activity also increases awareness.This remarkably easy and relaxing meditation makes use of a little-known secret about the eyes. Follow... (Read More)

  • Overcoming Self-Sabotage
    Do you feel that you cannot have what you want to have no matter how hard you try? Are you thinking of pursuing a dream that you have always wanted but feel like holding back?... (Read More)

  • Sad Women Wear More Perfume
    When you pass by a woman on the street who just reeks of perfume, please do not come up with the worst possible conclusion about why she smells the way she does. She may be... (Read More)

  • Stay Mentally Active
    The human brain, just like any other human organ, needs specific nutrients in order to function properly. Brain impulses and memory storage requires calories, especially sugars in the form of complex carbohydrates. When a person... (Read More)

  • The Therapeutic Effects of Writing
    Writing is one of the first things we learned in school as kids. We were instructed to trace letters, write words through colored pictures, describe our surroundings through phrases and sentences, until we eventually learned... (Read More)

  • Understanding Tai Chi
    Tai Chi, shortened term for Tai Chi Chuan, is an ancient form of internal Chinese martial art. It has become a popular form of soft martial art practice since it employs the use of gentle... (Read More)

  • Visualization: A Way to Heal Yourself
    Visualizing things can be a powerful tool to heal one's mind. As a form of self-hypnosis, it can help someone gather a positive outlook towards life. It can help in changing one's emotions-from negative to... (Read More)

  • Zen For Beginners
    In this fast paced world everyone needs the time to stand back and evaluate where their life is heading. Questions about self-worth and identity do not go away after adolescence but plague us our entire... (Read More)