Tag: Mindfulness
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Use Mindfulness To Combat Anxiety During COVID-19
Coronavirus has taken over our lives. During physical isolation, we have been confined to our homes. Even as lockdown lifts, the insecurities of a fragile economy and reduced income are playing havoc with our stress levels. Negative news, on every channel, adds to the fear and uncertainty. However, mindfulness could be a tool for coping.…
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How Mindfulness Practice Can Help Heal Trauma
The body, mind, and soul. All three can reap the benefits of the individual being fully in the present moment. As well as paying attention on purpose, and being whole without judgment. This state of mind and body is defined by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Massachusetts in the…
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Why Dancing Will Boost Your Brain, Not Just Your Body
Dancing is any kind of movement that makes your body feel good, rhythmically. Studies have found that when you dance, a naturally lean physique is not all you’ll achieve. Moving more will boost your brain, your mental health and make you feel good. We all know that dance classes have positive effects on our physical…
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Depression: Why We See It At Specific Milestones
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9 Holistic Alternative Therapies During Early Recovery
You know how amazing you feel after a good workout? How relaxed do you feel after a nice massage? And how peaceful do you feel after a yoga class? Bringing awareness of the connection between the mind and body is a growing focus among addiction recovery and behavioral health providers, and for good reason. Increased…
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Yoga: The Amazing Benefits of Daily Practice
Often than not, life can get busy and stressful – leaving no room for one to maintain an active lifestyle. There just doesn’t seem enough time in the day for you to grab your trainers and head off to the gym. However, you don’t need to carve out an hour of your day to keep…
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Boredom Can Boost Productivity and Creativity
With how fast-paced our lives have become, it would be impossible to find ourselves sitting idly with nothing to do, let alone doing so on purpose. However, according to a recent study, allowing yourself to sink into boredom may be the exact boost you need to get the creative juices flowing. The study The study,…
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Crystal Cleansing: How to Set Intentions and Activate Your Crystals
If you’re using crystals for health and wellness, then you also want to practice crystal cleansing. Crystal cleansing is the process of ensuring a crystal is at its optimal state for giving and receiving energy. Over time, a crystal can become dull and tired by absorbing inharmonious energies. The more regularly a crystal is used,…
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Self-Care: Its History And How We Ended Up Here
You may have noticed the self-care trend growing and gaining momentum over the last few years. But what you may not realize is that this isn’t new. We are actually at the pinnacle of a centuries-long evolution of science and culture that has overhauled our approach to health. So, in tribute to World Health Day…
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5 Celebrity Buddhists
Buddhism has a powerful following in today’s modern age of about 488–535 million people. And it is not surprising to find many celebrity Buddhists and leaders, embracing this tradition. The fundamentals of Buddhists traditions comprise of the Three Jewels. The Buddha, which means the awakened one The Dharma, which means the teachings The Sangha, which…