Top 10 Most-Positive Habits of Life
Posted on April 15, 2008
Filed Under Personal Development, EGO
“Good habits, once established are just as hard to break as are bad habits”
Robert Puller
Habits have a very important role in your life. The character of a person is determined by his habits. You can start seeing the benefits of most-positive thinking in your life when you apply positive thinking consistently. You can and must make positive thinking one of your good habits and enjoy a better quality life.
1.Set goals. Did you know that the most successful people all share the common positive habit of goal setting? A study was done to determine the importance of goal setting. College students who had gone on to achieve great success in business were asked to list their habits. The students who had made a habit of setting goals were in the top 3% of earnings in the population! It is almost impossible to overestimate the value of goal-setting as a positive habit. Goal setting is simple, yet 97% of the population never do it. By making goal setting a positive habit, you can start placing yourself in the top 3% of the population of successful people.
2. Stop worrying. Worry occurs in your imagination, not in reality. Worry is a function
of fear, and fear is your subconscious’s way of telling you that it is uncomfortable with something and your subconscious will make you miserable until the problem goes away… but the problem is that worrying doesn’t solve anything. The quickest way (in fact the only way) to resolve something that bothers you is to act in the present, in reality, outside the context of your fear. Inside its context… you could wrestle with it forever, and it will only make you unhappy and powerless. Read more
7 Mental Benefits of Jogging and Running
Posted on March 21, 2008
Filed Under Life, Health
Running is the most pure forms of natural exercise that we can do. Aside from the health benefits jogging or running imparts, there are also many psychological and mental benefits to a regular running or jogging program. Some of these include the confidence and character that running builds, the stress relief, and the attitude and happiness boost.
This post aims to examine a few of the mental benefits of jogging and running.
- 1. Boost your mood - When we exercise aerobically, our bodies produce little chemicals called endorphins Scientifically speaking, endorphins are polypeptides, which are able to bind to the neuron-receptors in the brain to give relief from pain. Endorphins are not just produced from exercise; they are also triggered by deep-breathing, meditation, eating spicy food and deep laughter. Just don’t do all five at once!
- 2. Stress reduction. Do you feel like the whole world is collapsing on top of you? I think everyone does at one stage or another. If you keep positive, it will pass. Aerobic exercise is a great way to keep positive. When you are stressed, it is important to get enough sleep. Exercisers actually go to sleep faster, are more refreshed when they wake up, and have sharper memories. Exercise increases the blood flow to the brain, bringing extra sugar and oxygen, which can help when concentrating. And once again, the little endorphins can make you happier, making you feel like maybe it will all be OK after all.
- 3. Increased confidence and determination - Running can certainly improve your cognitive behavioural faculties. This refers to how your thinking affects your behaviour. Running not only enables you to complete physical challenges but improves your confidence as you achieve goals or overcome barriers. Perhaps you beat a personal best time or complete a charity run for the first time, this is not only a positive experience at the time but is likely to spill over into other areas of your life enabling you to think and act with confidence. Where previously you might have avoided a set of circumstances this improved confidence and determination may help you to resolve other problem situations that you are faced with. Read more
The Body and Mind Benefits of Meditation Exercises
Posted on March 8, 2008
Filed Under Health, Psychology, Personal Development
What is meditation?
Meditation is really just a way of systematically tuning out mental chatter. We all meditate from time to time, but the term itself is usually used to describe an exercise in sustained concentration that you can use to calm your body and quiet your mind - in short, to reduce stress. Historically, meditation has roots in both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, but you don’t have to be Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, or religious at all to practice it. Today, many people use meditation outside of its traditional religious or cultural settings, for health and wellness purposes.In meditation, a person learns to focus his attention and suspend the stream of thoughts that normally occupy the mind. This practice is believed to result in a state of greater physical relaxation, mental calmness, and psychological balance. Practicing meditation can change how a person relates to the flow of emotions and thoughts in the mind.
Most types of meditation have four elements in common:
- A quiet location. Many meditators prefer a quiet place with as few distractions as possible. This can be particularly helpful for beginners. People who have been practicing meditation for a longer period of time sometimes develop the ability to meditate in public places, like waiting rooms or buses.
- A specific, comfortable posture. Depending on the type being practiced, meditation can be done while sitting, lying down, standing, walking, or in other positions.
- A focus of attention. Focusing one’s attention is usually a part of meditation. For example, the meditator may focus on a mantra (a specially chosen word or set of words), an object, or the breath.
- An open attitude. Having an open attitude during meditation means letting distractions come and go naturally without stopping to think about them. When distracting or wandering thoughts occur, they are not suppressed; instead, the meditator gently brings attention back to the focus. In some types of meditation, the meditator learns to observe the rising and falling of thoughts and emotions as they spontaneously occur. Read more
The Secret of Scent: The Wonderful Health Benefits of Aromatherapy
Posted on December 13, 2007
Filed Under Life, Health
Aromatherapy treats mind and body together. The scent of the essential oils used can have a powerful effect on the emotions while the oils’ chemistry affects the body.
Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils extracted from herbs, trees and plants
for therapeutic purposes. The oils are obtained by steam distillation, expression (squeezing the oil from peel), maceration (immersing the plant in hot oil to release the essence) or effleurage (pressing flowers between oiled glass plates).Today, most practitioners of aromatherapy use about 40 different scents, either on their own or in various combinations, to relieve stress, invigorate the body and promote well-being. Generally, the scent is mixed with a neutral oil (like vegetable oil) and spread over the body in a massage, added to bathwater or inhaled.Types of Aromatherapy:
- Cosmetic Aromatherapy Cosmetic aromatherapy uses essential oils in facial, skin, body and hair care products. Essential oils can be toning, cleansing, drying or moisturizing. Certain oils are appropriate for various skin and hair types. An aromatherapy facial demonstrates the versatility of essential oils in promoting healthy skin. A full-body or footbath is a simple way to experience cosmetic aromatherapy on a personal level. A few drops of the appropriate oil in a warm bath will create a rejuvenating, revitalizing experience. The Ancient Egyptians are believed to have been the first to employ essential oils for beautifying purposes, thereby becoming the first aroma therapists some 5,000 years ago.
- Psycho-Aromatherapy Psycho-Aromatherapy is the influence of scents on moods and emotions. The Psycho-Therapeutic Aromatherapy and Perfumery is the use of essential oils in perfumery and for the psycho-therapeutic effect. In this form, the oils are usually inhaled directly, or sometimes indirectly by infusing into a room. Psycho-aromatherapy shares similarities with aromachology, the perfume industry’s study of the effects of both natural and artificial aromas. Psycho-aromatherapy sets itself apart, however, by dealing solely with natural essential oils. Read more
The Power of Music Therapy : 10 Essential Therapeutic Characteristics of Music
Posted on November 22, 2007
Filed Under Health, Personal Development
Music has an amazing power to influence our emotions and behavior. It stimulates many different parts of the brain and body. It can reduce stress, aid relaxation, alleviate depression, and help store and recall information. Music can affect our emotions without our even being aware of it.
Music Therapy utilizes music and music related activities to modify ineffective learning
patterns, help to promote emotional, mental, social and physical growth and to develop non-musical goals. Music Therapy works as a creative, flexible and sometimes spontaneous means of utilizing the appeal of music to help people of all ages and abilities. Music Therapy is an established health care profession that uses music and “techniques” in order to address physical, psychological, cognitive and social behavioral patterns. Music Therapy can positively affect children and adults alike. Music Therapy can make the difference between isolation and interaction and has been proven in situations such as: depression, anger, pain, autism, stress, grief, loss, time management, motivation, growth, change, procrastination and improving communicationTherapeutic Characteristics of Music:
Music can be characterized by how it heals. The way music fires the neurons in the brain to the tempo it is played, helps bring into play the characteristics that bring the biggest healing benefits to an individual. Although the power, range and effectiveness of music as a healing tool has many variables, there are certain traits that are Universal.
- 1. Music captivates and maintains attention, stimulating and utilizing many parts of the brain.
- 2. Music is adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person’s ability.
- 3. Music structures time in a way that we can understand.
- 4. Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition.
- 5. Music sets up a social context by setting up a safe, structured setting for verbal and nonverbal communication.
- 6. Music is an effective memory aid.
- 7. Music supports and encourages movement.
- 8. Music taps into memories and emotions.
- 9. Music and its related silence, provide nonverbal, immediate feedback.
- 10. Music is success oriented. People of all ability levels can participate. Read more
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