There are not many things that are certain in life, but learning to deal with the idea of uncertainty in life can be difficult. If you worry easily about events and situations, you might find it difficult to cope when something isn’t 100% certain. Here are some ways you can learn to accept uncertainty throughout […]
4 Ways to Calm Yourself Down When You’re Feeling Worried
Anxiety can soon start to take over your life, and sometimes, you can’t stop yourself from feeling worried and anxious about a particular situation. However, worrying has never achieved anything for anyone, so it’s important to learn a few simple techniques to calm yourself down when the anxiety starts to take over. Concentrate on breathing […]
3 Ways Loneliness Can Negatively Affect Your Health
Loneliness is more of a social condition, not caused by either bacteria or virus, yet it can have some health implications. Not only can loneliness affect your mental health, but it can affect your physical health as well. Multiple studies have shown a biological link between ill physical health and loneliness. In fact, it […]
Body Scan Exercise For Mindfulness
How to Use the Body Scan Exercise for Mindfulness The body scan exercise is a component of mindful meditation in which the all thoughts are tuned to zero in on physical sensations. For the uninitiated, mindfulness meditation is practiced with the goal of paying all attention to one’s present situation, also referred to as ‘living […]
What is Mindfulness?
Devised by Buddhists as part of their Noble Eightfold Path and a core component of hatha yoga, mindfulness is a self-development technique that has become increasingly popular over recent years. This practice focuses on a mind-body connection and therefore has a metal and physical aspect to it. By definition, mindfulness can be simply described as […]
What to Do When You Feel like You Can’t Meditate
Meditation is a calming practice that has been widely revered for its ability to clear the mind and reduce stress. Although it sounds quite simple in theory, meditation does not come naturally for everyone. If you have tried to sit still, clear your head and meditate only to find your mind wandering off or in […]
