Have you ever been in a lazy river before (like the one pictured below)? It’s a popular water ride found at amusement parks and resorts where you sit in a water tube and let the slow and gentle current drift you along. Usually they go around in a circle, so you can basically sit there (more…)
All societies and cultures have certain spoken and unspoken rules that influence how we judge people, label them, and rank their overall “value” in society. Those who we typically perceive as “high value” (like CEOs, celebrities, athletes, politicians, good-looking people, etc.) we place at the top of our social hierarchy, while those we typically perceive (more…)
Your beliefs form a “map of reality” that shapes how you see yourself and the world. Understanding where those beliefs come from helps you question your assumptions and update that map as you learn.
“The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.” William James When I first started getting interested in self-improvement (over half a decade ago), I quickly found that I had more control over my mind and thoughts than I originally believed. Before I knew anything, I (more…)
This article provides a step-by-step guideline for how to practice slow breathing in order to reduce long-term anxiety and increase relaxation. According to research, 1 in every 5 adults has an anxiety disorder that affects their ability to function effectively throughout their everyday life. Many of these individuals never seek treatment for their condition – (more…)