The Root Chakra or Muladhara is the first in the chakra system. Read on to learn what the functions of this chakra are and how it manifests itself with emotional and physical issues when blocked. In the Sanskrit, mula means "root" or "base" and the word adhara means "support", so…
Anxiety and stress feed off your emotions, wouldn’t you say? That’s why emotion-focused coping techniques are the best ways to beat these villains before they can cause severe damage. No one likes being stressed out or filled with anxiety. Although anxiety can become so bad that it transforms into a…
We all have to cope with conflict in our lives, it’s a fact of life. But wouldn’t knowing how conflict management styles vary among people help us deal with it a little better? According to Thomas, K.W., and R.H. Kilmann, there are five conflict management styles: Accommodating – Where you…
By taking the right approach to the decision-making process, you can reach your goals and make the right choices in life. So often in life, your dreams and your reality don’t match up. Isn't that frustrating (not to mention draining)? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was some way to…
Being alone and being lonely are two different things entirely. Learning how to cope with loneliness when you’re not physically alone may seem impossible, but surprisingly, it’s not. One of the biggest misconceptions of being alone is the idea that you are lonely. This is far from the truth. Just…
Universal Energy is the basis of our entire existence. The warmth of the sun that heats our bodies, the gas we use in our car, the electricity used in the household, are in fact forms of the same energy. Universal energy is the energy that sustains life, providing vital energy…
Insecurity can show up in many ways, including arrogance or low self-esteem, to name just two. Ultimately, insecurity comes from the ego and shows that you do not accept yourself the way you are. The following signs of insecurity indicate that you should get to know and love yourself better. Insecurity comes…
Children's self-esteem can be negatively affected by certain things their parents do, without even realizing that. Are you guilty of any of these parenting behaviors? Self-esteem in children is much more vulnerable than it is in adults. For this reason, some early childhood experiences and parenting habits may have a…
