The Best Kept Secret To Peace Of Mind
The Challenge: We don’t know how to deal with everyday stress, emotions, and triggers.The Science: The breath can actually change how we feel.The Solution: If we learn to use the breath, we can access peace of mind at any moment. We’ve all been in situations where we are upset – angry, anxious, jealous, you name it – and […]
What’s Your Meditation Type? + 5 Top-Rated Meditation Apps
The Challenge: You’ve heard meditation is good for you but don’t know where to start!The Science: Different meditations impact you in different ways.The Solution: Find the type of meditation that’s right for you! In recent years, both scientists and the popular press have touted the benefit of meditation for myriad health issues, from depression to insomnia to chronic […]
The Simple Habit That Can Cure Chronic Headaches For Good
The Challenge: Many US Americans suffer from migraines, which means lost workdays, missed social activities, etc.The Science: Research shows that regular meditation practice can reduce migraine frequency intensity and prevent them from recurring.The Solution: Implement a short, daily meditation practice and ditch your Rx for good! Often caused by genes or stress, migraines are so common that US […]
7 Small Ways To Seriously Boost Your Happiness In The New Year
The Challenge: We have theories about what will make us happy, but they don’t always seem to work.The Science: Research suggests that the happiness theories we live by are plain wrong.The Solution: Follow these 7 science-based tips and SERIOUSLY improve your well-being! “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, but they make the best of everything […]
3 Epic Ways To Eliminate Stress And Get Happy — Fast!
The Challenge: Healthy habits are a long-term investment; feeling better in the now is a challenge The Science: Studies show that yogic breathing and increased water intake can improve mood The Solution: Incorporate these three tips for the mind, body, and spirit to boost your happiness! Your body feels achy, you have trouble concentrating at work, and you inexplicably snap […]
How You Lose Your Willpower, And How To Strengthen It Today!
The Challenge: When we’re stressed, we lose our willpower, give in to temptation, and do things we later regret.What Science Says: Instead of reacting in “fight-or-flight” mode, we can deal with stress through “pause-and-plan.”Take-Home Message: Through breathing, you can actually regain control and strengthen your willpower! Suddenly, you stare directly into the eyes of a 500-pound lion. Upon seeing such a beast, […]
A Simple Trick To Regain Your Cool When You’ve Lost It
The Challenge: Sometimes we get all fired up with anger or frustration.The Science: Using the breath and the “self-distancing” strategy can help us quickly regain our cool.The Solution: Try these powerful techniques the next time you’re in a “hot” situation. Whether it is Mel Gibson ranting when stopped by the police, Alec Baldwin assaulting paparazzi, or Chris Brown getting into bar brawls, being a celebrity […]
3 Words To Maximize Your Performance Under Pressure
The Challenge: Pressurized situations often diminish our ability to perform as well as we would like. The Science: Breathing can be used to modulate our stress response. The Solution: Maximize your ability to perform under pressure with these breathing tips Picture the scenario. You’re in a lobby trying to ignore the seemingly deafening tick of a […]
10 Simple Habits To Grow A Positive Attitude
The Challenge: Having a negative attitude keeps us from being happy and impacts the people we interact with.The Science: Science tells us that having a positive attitude has a direct connection with happiness and success.The Solution: Make positivity a habit by making these small adjustments to your daily life and mindset! Our life is a reflection of our attitude. […]