3 Steps to Activate Your Passion
3 Steps to Activate Your Passion Activate your passion starts as a small flame of curiosity and is nurtured by time. experimentation and connection to others who are interested and intrigued by the same things. During my life coach training, I remembered the story of our friend who decided to drop out of college to […]
Balancing Positive and Negative Emotions
Balancing Positive and Negative Emotions When many people think of the practice of psychology, we think in terms of treatment of some positive and negative condition. From its beginning, psychology has often been more concerned with the darker side of the human psyche. This is, of course, only natural, as it has long strived to […]
Build your Self-Awareness— Give Back to Yourself Through the Power of Character Strengths
Build your Self-Awareness— Give Back to Yourself Through the Power of Character Strengths If you’re like most people, you’ve got a ton of strengths. You’re an excellent parent and a great friend, and your sense of humor is so killer that it makes people laugh and cry equally. And yet………… if you’re like most people, […]
Accredited Mindfulness Training – Breathe and Be Present
Accredited Mindfulness Training – Breathe and Be Present In my meditation teacher training course, I learned how mindfulness, meditation, and mindfulness meditation are three different concepts of calming the mind. For those with depression, we excessively ponder on the past; they agonize about the future for those with anxiety. Meditation offers the tools to help […]
Positive Psychology: What Does “Positive” Mean?
Positive Psychology: What Does “Positive” Mean? What Does Positive Mean? it emphasize the positive influences in a person’s life. You might have experienced the following scenario: sitting with a group of friends, when someone raises the topic of positive psychology. A number of people then respond with sarcastic comments such as, “Isn’t that the ‘be […]
A Loving Kindness Meditation Script for Basic Practice
A Loving Kindness Meditation Script for Basic Practice Loving-kindness meditation, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity are rigorous meditation practices, used for the most part cultivate one-pointed concentrated attention. Who wouldn’t want a love that encompasses everything? We have all been looking for that feeling of affection that comprehends thoroughly— no exceptions, no ifs, and buts. […]
Awareness Meaning Therapy (AMT)
HOW AMT CAN HELP YOU: Awareness Meaning Therapy (AMT) emphasises the following fundamental principles and skills: Motivating and empowering clients in their struggle with personal problems and in the pursuit of meaning and happiness Tapping into clients’ capacity for seeking meaning and creating meaning in order to help them restore purpose, faith and hope in […]
Why Meditation Should Be Part of Your Self-Care Routine
Meditation is a great way to bring the focus back to you. This ancient practice has been highly regarded for thousands of years. Originating in the Eastern part of the world, meditation and mindfulness are key to Eastern culture. Both form a key part of spiritual growth and self-realisation, and their popularity has spread throughout […]
Are Meditation and Mindfulness the Same Thing? Understanding the Distinctions
Meditation and mindfulness are frequently used interchangeably, but they refer to different practices. Meditation is an intentional and structured practice in which an individual focuses their mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve mental clarity and emotional calmness. It involves setting aside dedicated time to engage in a particular technique, such as […]
How Meditation Helps in Managing Stress: A Guide to Mindful Relaxation
Meditation has long been used as a tool to induce relaxation and manage stress. By encouraging focused attention and mindfulness, individuals are able to shift their mindset away from the incessant chatter of daily life and towards a state of calmness. This practice can help to ease the mind and reduce the physiological responses associated […]
