No one disagrees with the act of gratitude. “of course, we should be grateful!” Given the obviousness of the concept of gratitude, we still avoid expressing appreciation for our greatest gifts: it is as if we view them as given. If I help you as my friend with an issue or need, and you say …

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On the topic of self-care, you’ve probably heard a lot of advice telling you to rest your body. Rest – including sleep and relaxation is vitally important to our well-being. In fact, sleep is a more effective form of self-care than a two-hundred-dollar massage as optimized sleep is linked to many health benefits.   Our unique individualism makes …

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Meditation is a practical approach to mindfulness and peace. It deals with a person’s physical and mental energy, working beyond the sensory perception. Through meditation, we are able to eliminate the conflict between the conscious and subconscious mind toward balanced functioning of our entire being. For some people, meditation can be very challenging. It’s completely …

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Maybe you’ve tinkered around with the latest empowerment tools and health advice: Exercise more, eat leafy greens, take supplements, drink more water, take a cold shower. While these tips and tricks help in combination with relaxation and rest, on their own, they cannot be effective solutions. Rather, they are just temporary stopgaps helping the physical …

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A nap is typically intended to enhance or complement a nighttime sleep, but it is often overlooked as an effective tool to get more rest.  Scientists have found that people who nap have better word recall – a sign of good memory.  Another study found that as little as eight minutes of sleep during the day was enough to significantly …

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How much clutter do you keep in your physical and mental space? Take a minute to look around you, your home, or your office. It is likely filled with furniture, decorative items, tools, electronics, you name it. Your mind is at least equally cluttered with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and worries. Simply put, if you feel …

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You land your real-world “dream job” and it feels nothing like you had hoped for. You go through continuous interior monologues telling yourself you are not good enough. Sitting through a meeting with 10 other people, that inner voice is so loud and powerful, you hardly remember what you were going to say next. Your …

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