mindfulness – Page 12 – Empowering Your Mind

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June 22, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life
Two recent studies suggest that the right amount of exercise for a long life is less than you might expect. Any amount of exercise is better than none. Exercise is known to reduce risks for many diseases and premature death. But it hasn’t come with precise dosing instructions. Now we have a better idea of how much is optimal.

Why you should stop talking to your car
Talking is basically human and we’re wired for it. But recent studies find that verbally interacting with your car is distracting. This article describes the three reasons why talking to your car interferes with your ability to drive safely.

15 Things Introverts Do Best
About 50% of the population identifies as introvert. Introverts are misunderstood in a society geared to extroverts. Extroverts tend to take center stage, while the introverts prefer to work from behind the scenes. This article highlights some of the strengths that introverts bring to the party.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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June 9, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Motivate Yourself to Do Virtually Anything
Whatever you want to achieve, you have to remain motivated even through boredom and setbacks. Your motivation depends on how well you persist and how easily you procrastinate. Learn about 3 aspects and 19 tips for motivation.

Scientists just discovered a key reason why ‘jerks’ often succeed at work
You might assume that unlikable people are successful because they’re smarter and more creative. That they’re better at coming up with original ideas than their more affable peers. Read about the research that indicates this assumption is wrong.

Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains
Many people often find themselves consumed by negative thoughts which which can lead to depression and anxiety. A recent study found that spending time in nature decreases these obsessive, negative thoughts, increases creativity, improves ADHD and many other benefits.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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June 3, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Here’s why writing things out by hand makes you smarter
Research shows laptops are terrible for note-taking in classrooms. Handwriting is better because it slows the learner down, accelerates learning and engages the student in the material. Learn more reasons why writing is better for learning and memory.

Neuroscience says these five rituals will help your brain stay in peak condition
We have an increased life expectancy and have an investment in making sure our minds stay sharp. Advanced technologies have enabled researchers to understand how the brain works, what it responds to, and even how to retrain it. Cognitive scientists say these simple rituals can help your brain grow new cells, form new neural pathways, improve cognition, and keep your outlook positive and sharp.

Here Are 10 Powerful New Insights From The Science Of Happiness
Research in the field of happiness is acquiring ever more nuance and sophistication as new studies build on and even re-interpret findings from previous years. Researchers are fine-tuning their understanding of the actual causes, consequences, and current state of humans’ social and emotional well-being. Read about the practical implications and potential applications of this research.

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May 27, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

The Toxic Attraction Between an Empath and a Narcissist
This is written from the viewpoint of an empath. She contends that a narcissist is a wounded soul who takes and an empaths is a healer who gives. It’s a match made in hell. The empath needs to wake up and realize the destructive nature of the narcissist. This article gives some guidance to empaths on how to detach and heal from this kind of encounter.

How to Start a New Habit
When you start a new habit, but don’t carry it through, it’s tempting to beat up on yourself. But that’s counter-productive. Instead, ask yourself some questions to find what works for you.

The Science of Happiness: Why complaining is literally killing you.
Neuroscience has proved that the brain is malleable, that your thoughts shape how it responds to situations. It shifts with every thought. This article explains how your brain chooses between two opposing thoughts and feelings, having been molded from your previous thoughts. It also suggests a practice to train your brain to trigger more positive and optimistic ideas.

Book Review – Enlightenment for Beginners: Discovering the Dance of the Divine

May 26, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Enlightenment for Beginners: Discovering the Dance of the Divine
by Chuck Hillig

This book was originally titled “What Are You Doing In My Universe.” A client mentioned how much he liked this book, and how it was a great primer for anyone seeking enlightenment. I remembered that I’d gotten it years ago, and brought it out to re-read. It takes less than thirty minutes to complete this book, but it’s time well-spent.

The author explains the reason for the game we play with ourselves, why we’ve chosen to forget our true nature. To keep ourselves entertained, we’ve accepted the illusion of separation between the Universe and the individual.

Rather than just philosophically explaining our delusion, this book makes great use of pictures and dots to humorously make the point. By illustrating the basic concept of Oneness, the author makes it clearer than a book of a thousand pages could possibly do.

For all ages, from eight on up, it would be a cute gift for someone learning about spirituality. And it’s a great reminder for everyone of our true nature.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 19, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Researchers say the ‘success syndrome’ could explain why your best employees are quitting
Researchers assert that a steady increase in collaborative work is undermining organizations’ performance. Essentially, the more valuable you are to the company, the more demands get placed on you. This article interviews one of the researchers about how this process typically unfolds and what can be done to prevent it.

Science Says People Who Enjoy Being Alone Are More Likely To Be Successful
Although success is something we all hope to achieve, it can be a real struggle. You might think the extroverts of the world have the best shot at achieving their life goals, but science disagrees. A tendency to enjoy your alone time over socializing can actually help you achieve ultimate success. Learn why.

Tap your holiday stress-busting super power: Breathing
This strategy isn’t just for holiday stress, it’s also for the everyday stress you experience. Training yourself to breathe properly can reverse the negative physiological responses that stress creates. It reduces physical tension, promotes mindfulness, and helps you rest, which gives you more resources to handle the day-to-day grind.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 13, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Cultivate Your Creativity
Openness to new experiences is the strongest and most consistent personality trait that predicts creative achievement in the arts and sciences. Higher dopamine levels drive our motivation to explore and boost creativity but are also associated with an increased risk of mental illness. New experiences can shift our perspective and inspire creative leaps.

Attention on the Brain
Focusing deliberately on only one thing can be difficult, as there are always other competing for your attention at any given moment. Researchers have investigated the science of attention, and are shedding light on the mechanisms that shape this ability. They explored both the power of suggestion and the mechanics of mindfulness.

The Stoic: 9 Principles to Help You Keep Calm in Chaos
Act on your principles, not your moods. The ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help you smash creative blocks and do your best work. The goal of Stoicism is to attain inner peace by overcoming adversity, practicing self-control, and being conscious of your impulses.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 31, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

This psychological phenomenon explains why you can spend all day at work without getting anything done
Your addiction to action could be sabotaging your productivity. Instead of organizing your workday around priorities, you jump small tasks that will make you fell productive but don’t matter much. Here are some suggestions to get you productive again.

Why Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life
Without strong self-awareness, our thoughts can run astray and bring out the worst in us, and even limit our possibilities. Your thoughts can send you into overdrive because of your mind’s natural tendency to create stories so you feel more in control. Learn some specific ways to master your mind and your thoughts, which impact your destiny.

Success Coach Says This Formula Can Create Better Outcomes
In Jack Canfield’s new book, Success Principles, he states a principle which will improve your results. As Canfield explains, you overlook how much your own response to the event plays a role in the outcome. Learn about his formula and how it can help you get more out of life.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 16, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Focus: 37 Experts Reveal Their Best Tips
Focus is a problem for all of us, especially in today’s busy, technological world. But learning the skill of focus is important for success. It’s a common trait for the most successful people. Here are strategies, useful tools and tips you can use to change your mindset to help you get and stay focused, so you’re able to accomplish more and have less stress.

Ultimate Guide to Rewiring Your Brain
Rewiring your brain is possible and science is backing up these claims. It’s all about solving problems by changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. Learning to manage your internal world is easy once you know how. Here are 5 steps to help you to start rewiring your brain and having a more peaceful life.

10 Ways Toxic Relationships Are Like Blood-Sucking Vampires
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone with a Jekyll and Hyde personality? They’re nice and charming, then they emotionally sucker punch you? These people are toxic and you can’t fix them or the relationship. This article describes 10 characteristics and behaviors these type of people have that make you feel off balance, on edge and crazy.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

How Mindfulness Empowers Us

February 11, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

This animated video is narrated by Sharon Salzberg. Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they really are, freeing us from old ways of thinking. Using the Native American parable of the two wolves, the narrator explains how mindfulness can help us make better decisions by being more aware.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart