Mindfulness

A Guide to Holistic Living     What is Holistic Living?     Holistic Living is living life in such a way that you have developed a deep understanding of mind, body and soul, and how each of these dimensions of your life are inter connected. It’s truly a remarkable way to live one’s life.   When you’re living a holistic life, you are not just able to see and understand the close connection between mind, body and soul but see the bigger picture as it unfolds. Today, it has become even more important for us as people to integrate holistic living into our lifestyle.    The...

The Art of Mindful Living   Mindfulness and Mindful Living has become a widely searched topic on the internet and it is with great reason. It is important that as many of us learn what mindful living means and know how to be more mindful in our daily lives.   Our civilization as of today has achieved so much greatness and convenience for its people. However, it has come at a cost. By creating such a capitalistic economy, people are being overworked and it has created a community of mindless consumption, an exhausted workforce, and affected a lot of people’s mental wellbeing....

12 Realistic Ways to Find Work Life Balance   In today’s world driven by work and careers, finding work life balance has become an increasing challenge for many people. Companies have glorified the ability to work long hours and be on call 24/7.    Whether it is to make time for your family and loved ones, take care of your physical and mental health, self-care, household chores, etc, more and more people are feeling the pressure of their careers and struggling to find work life balance.    If you are currently going through a difficult time finding the balance between work...

6 Research backed Methods to Calm Your Mind   If you can relate to most people who lead busy lives filled with responsibilities, you can probably understand how important it is to be able to calm your mind from time to time. When our lives get busy and hectic, our minds tend to go hyperactive leading to burnout, stress, and anxiety.   It is understandable that today, there are a lot more people suffering from anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders. With the kind of capitalist system we have created, our entire life purpose has been restructured around work and careers,...

12 Inspiring Ways to Cultivate a Positive Mindset   “Don’t ever underestimate the power of a positive mindset.” - Unknown -   Our lives are complex and consist of so many different aspects that we need to take care of on a daily basis. From family, finances, health, and planning for the future, things can feel heavy and difficult from time to time.   Through all this, we can easily get caught up with a range of negative emotions and thoughts of uncertainty that can cause pain, suffering, and sometimes even illness. That is why it’s so important to learn how to cultivate a...

12 Genius Ways to Cultivate a Creative Mind   How do you define a creative mind? Is it a person with unreal artistic talent capable of creating beautiful and unique artwork? Or your favorite musician that can sing and play awe-inspiring music? Well, both of these kinds of people are without a doubt creative.    However, creativity does not stop there. It’s not just about how well you can come up with unique and creative artwork or music. Creativity is the ability to visualize, conceptualize and bring to life different and brilliant ideas that aren't very straight forward. ...

A Guide to Mindful Breathing   Breathing is our natural state of being. Breathing in and out happens involuntarily and effortlessly. But did you know that mindful breathing is a more conscious and powerful type of breathing that can give amazing health benefits?   On average human beings take up to 20,000 breaths per day. That’s a lot of breaths and we aren’t even aware of it most of the time. When you’re unaware and going through your daily activities, your body goes through a shallow breathing process, which is normal.   Obviously, you can’t and do not need to always be...

10 Simple Mindfulness Exercises to Learn   We are living in a fast-paced world driven by money, careers, businesses, and now, social media. Trying to find balance amongst all these things while handling the responsibilities of family life can become stressful and challenging. Learning and practicing mindful exercises is key to finding balance and clarity in chaos.   Practicing mindfulness through simple and effective exercises not only helps you find balance in life, but also can teach you to develop a strong mindset and find inner peace.    What does Science say about...

What is Mindfulness Meditation?   Mindfulness Meditation is the practice of combining Mindfulness and Meditation. This means being aware of your thoughts and physical sensations in your body without acting on or judging them while practicing meditation.   Both Mindfulness and Meditation are about being present in the moment, observing your thoughts without judgment, and being aware of your bodily sensations.   There are different techniques and types of Mindfulness Meditation. However, essentially the focus is on two things. Deep breathing and awareness of your thoughts and...

15 Ways to Simplify Life   In the modern world that we live in today, life has become so complex with careers, family, finances, health, etc. While juggling between finding the balance between all these aspects of life, you can easily experience burnout and other challenging situations. Therefore, learning how to simplify life has become very important.   Why life tends to get complicated   Today, the majority of us as adults have so many responsibilities. Our lives have become more complicated with work, family, bills to pay and a never ending to do list. It can become...

Mindful Home - How to add mindfulness to your living spaces   We spend a lot of time in our homes. Our home is our safe haven and the place we come back to every day. Creating a mindful home that supports your wellbeing is just as important as taking care of your mind and body.   When we are at home, we feel at ease, safe and supported. If your home is not a place that reminds you to be mindful, then you might struggle to be mindful anywhere else. Homes come in different sizes and shapes, but with the help of below tips, you can make any space a mindful home that supports your...

Why Solitude is good for you and How to embrace your alone time What does the word “solitude” mean for you? Does it bring a feeling of loneliness, fear, or discomfort? Or does it bring you to a place of openness in your mind and heart, a space that allows you to be still and in touch with your most authentic self? Learning why solitude is good for you and how to embrace your alone time can be one of the most valuable things you can learn in life. If you are like most people, solitude is very likely something you would rather avoid by distracting yourself with people, social media, or any...

Feng Shui | Welcoming Harmony and Balance into Your Home   If you’re always looking for ways to bring more mindfulness into your life, chances are you might have come across the principle of Feng Shui. Maybe you even understand a little what it’s all about. The principle of Feng Shui is very much connected to living more mindfully and being aware of little details in your life so that you can truly experience life in the present moment.  It originated in ancient China and is believed to be derived from a poem about the connection between human life and the surrounding environment....

How To Practice Living In The Present Moment   Life always happens in the present moment, whether we are aware of it or not. Living in the present moment is one of the key factors that will decide the quality of your life. I think it is safe to say that most of us spend a lot of time thinking about either the past or the future. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can actually be a great thing if you can visualize the kind of life you desire to build. However, not all past or present thoughts that we have, are pleasant. Sometimes depending on the nature of our dwellings, it can...

How to Deal with Uncertainty and Change   Sometimes life can be overwhelming with all the changes happening around you. Changes to your job or career, moving to a new city or country, issues in your personal relationships, etc. may all seem very difficult to adapt to and carry on. How to deal with uncertainty and change can be a challenging thing without cultivating the right attitude and habits. It keeps you thinking about what will happen if I regret this career move? Or what if I miss home so much I have to come back? There is so much fear of uncertainty that comes with change as you...