When Success is Disastrous
It’s no wonder so many people end up crashing and burning after experiencing success.
Think how many one-hit-wonders there are… how many celebrities end up in the headlines for drunk driving, messy divorces, or landing in rehab not long after they “make it big.”
The thing is, you’re either growing (expanding) or you’re shrinking (contracting). There’s really no such thing as standing still… so resting on your laurels really means that you’re heading in the wrong direction.
When Giving Up IS the Answser
Quitting or giving up is seen by most to be a sign of weakness. The standard built up around never giving up, however, is holding many of us to paths that might be destructive or harmful to us.
Not only is it possible to give up gracefully, but sometimes it is also essential to our survival!
Beware of Tunnel Vision
Having a tunnel vision mindset can lead to failure in the most important areas of your life.
When you focus exclusively on one area and one point of view, you block out other information that could be critical….
3 Reasons Patience Really Is a Virtue
while most people seem to intuitively understand that having patience is a good thing, it’s helpful to take a closer look at why patience is an attribute that’s important to strive for.
The Power of Meditation (Part Two): Intimate Connection
The technology that was supposed to keep us connected has left us disconnected, discontent, and unfamiliar with our own thoughts. Meditation connects us with our self and with our higher power.
The Power of Meditation (Part 1): Meditation Addresses the Source of the Problem
(Read time: 3.5 minutes) Why meditate? Many people practice meditation because they realize that it makes them feel better… calmer, more centered, refreshed, better able to focus, and more connected to self and others. But, like many other ancient practices that have been passed down through the ages, science is only now catching up to […]
5 Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness can have a powerful positive effect on your life… there are so many ways that it benefits you. Here’s a list of 5 things that mindfulness can improve in your day-to-day life (plus action points to get you started).
How to Take Control of Your Life
It’s up to you to take control of your life. The good news is that you CAN, and when you do you’ll feel less overwhelmed and more positive about the future.
Five Benefits of Being Grateful
It turns out, nurturing an attitude of gratitude is one of the keys to happiness, health and overall well-being… In fact, there are many proven benefits of practicing gratitude. Here are 5 benefits of practicing gratitude!
The benefits of being an early riser
They say the early bird gets the worm, and it’s true. Early risers are often more successful in every aspect of their lives. Here is why it might be worth it to start setting that alarm earlier….