The key beliefs of Buddhism come from its origins. Buddhism has grown to become the fourth largest religion in the world, from very humble beginnings. Let's first talk about the history of this religion. How Did Buddhism Start? The founder of Buddhism, Siddharta Gautama, was a prince from Eastern India.…
A healthy mind is necessary for your physical development and career success. Here are some effective relaxation techniques backed by science which will help you achieve mental wellness. Stress is a fact of life. Everything from traffic congestion to looming deadlines can make us stressed. Our brains issue a stress…
Expressive therapy is creating art for the sake of expressing oneself rather than focusing on the final result. It has numerous mental health benefits and is widely used in psychotherapy. People all over the world enjoy creating artwork as it is a very inspiring and relaxing activity. It gives them…
In our stressful society, it is easy to become emotionally overloaded and anxious. The negative energies of others can negatively affect our own feelings of well-being. It's impossible to avoid much of modern society's influences, however, there are several grounding techniques we can use to stay balanced and healthy. Feeling…
Having some great hobbies is a very important part of a balanced life. They give us an opportunity to do something just for ourselves and they can help us recharge after a busy day or week. Hobbies can also be relaxing and relieve depression and anxiety. Here are 10 great…
Many introverts worry that they do not have good conversational skills. However, these skills, like any other, can be learned. This can improve your confidence in all social situations and help you develop meaningful relationships with the people around you. Having good conversational skills can be important in every area…
Alpha waves are associated with the relaxed state of the mind. You can greatly benefit from them and even train your brain to produce them. This will help you achieve maximum concentration, awareness and relaxation. Imagine for a second that you are sitting on a sandy beach, or under a…
Did you know that there is a direct link between anxiety and sleep? Moreover, being aware of this link can help you significantly relieve anxiety symptoms. There is nothing quite like getting a good night’s sleep to put things into perspective. Decisions become clearer, the world is a more positive…
Zen meditation is an awareness of one’s thoughts and emotional states. Read on to learn how to perform it and how it can change your life for the better. The art of practicing Zen has been discussed and adopted by many Western countries in the past decades. However, few know…
Suddenly everybody is talking about Transcendental Meditation. Again! Just when it seemed nothing could be holding for this practice except the 60’s love and peace clichés, from a time when hippie trails opened to India and The Beatles versed up their White Album from an ashram in the Himalayas, of…
