Feeling good is a skill we all can practice. And the more you practice, the better you will get. It’s no different than learning to play a musical instrument, says leading neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson. Research shows that well being has four factors that have each received serious scientific consideration. Outlook is one, which should come at no surprise for … Read More
Daily Signs of Emotional Wellness
Have you ever wondered what it really means to be emotionally healthy? Do you wonder how your psychological well being compares to others around you? Are you concerned that your problems are so much worse than what others are dealing with? We all wonder from time to time how we’re doing at life? So let’s consider how to live life … Read More
Visualization as a Key to Success
A recent study tells us that imagining something instead of simply practicing it leads to more success, and Visualization + Imagination = Success is the magic equation. Could that really be all it takes to create a successful outcome? And that visualization could be just as powerful as practice? Professional athletes, who have been using visualization exercises to help reinforce … Read More
Play Music to be Smarter & Healthier
Nowadays, as we’re more focused on being healthy, we can include many things to keep our brains well-tuned, from taking omega-3 supplements to solving memory and brain training games. However, when it comes to brain health, one exercise beats all others – learning to play a musical instrument. Neuroscience research tells us to play music to be smarter and healthier! … Read More
Music Enhances Your Mood and Health
Music accompanies us as we go through our day, and can make a mundane task or life struggles feel more bearable. Research has shown music’s influence to extend much further, in that music can change your mood, improve your health and your overall well-being. Numerous studies have been conducted to show how music impacts the brain, emotions, mood, perception, physical … Read More
Simple Steps to Calm Anxiety
Did you know that you can use food to calm anxiety, sleep better and improve your mood? Let’s consider these simple steps: Eat breakfast Every Day Make it a nurturing habit to eat breakfast every day and include healthy protein to prevent low blood sugar. If you try to eat within one hour of awakening, your food will energize you … Read More
How To Cultivate Gratitude
Feeling Grateful Is a Skill! It’s true that some people have a naturally grateful disposition. But be assured that feeling grateful is a skill that we can cultivate with practice, and benefit from its rewards along the way. And research also suggests that thinking hard about our own lives makes us more grateful for what we have and sometimes tend … Read More
Gratitude Can Make You Happier
Start 2016 With Life’s Simple Pleasures! As we begin 2016, amidst all the thoughts of New Year’s Resolutions, perhaps we can remind ourselves more often to enjoy life’s simple pleasures — such as laughter. “Laughter is a symptom of spirituality. Laughter is the flow of love coursing through your body. Laughter is the nectar of present moment awareness. Invite more … Read More
The Three Stages of Gratitude
Since we now know that practicing Gratitude can actually improve our health, let’s consider the three stages of gratitude and how we can experience each stage and benefit from its rewards. First – Feeling grateful for the good things in your life; Second – Expressing your gratitude to the people who have made your life better; and Third – Adopting … Read More
Gratitude Can Make You Healthier
Now that we know that gratitude is good for you, it gets added to the list of attitudes and positive emotions, including love and empathy that creates a biochemical shift in the body. Since gratitude is a mental activity, we’ve been able to see through research studies in positive psychology, how a non-physical activity can significantly alter the physical activity … Read More