The Daily Mind

Daily Steps To Mindful Living

Noemi Ruth

7 European Retreats to Visit This Summer – and Beyond

Meditation

The benefits of meditation have long been established. For example, more than having a calming and stabilizing effect, it can also help in managing pain. While meditating on a regular basis is the best thing to do, there is an added benefit to setting aside a specific, extended period where you can really focus on meditating, reflecting, and even doing yoga and other spirit-nourishing activities.

With summer here, you’re probably making plans to get away from the hustle and bustle of life – if you haven’t already. With how busy things can get at work, it’s understandable that many still haven’t made arrangements for their summer vacation, but it’s not too late to make bookings, and with sites such as Uyora, affordable rates are still to be found.

If you don’t have plans yet, there is still time to plan and consider visiting a retreat, which may be different from your usual summer trip. There are a lot of choices out there, but here are some of the best European retreats.
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Originally posted on July 1, 2014 @ 9:04 am

5 Unusual Ways to Beat Depression

Mental Health, Mind

Depression is a horrific thing, and most everyone goes through it now and then. There is the “natural” depression that comes and goes. This can be due to transient external or internal factors. The good thing is that this kind of depression is easier to deal with and beat. Then there is the more serious kind of depression, which will probably require professional help to deal with.

Since I am not a professional therapist/psychologist/psychiatrist, this post will be about the former kind of depression, which the average person experiences from time to time. You probably have read countless articles giving advice on how to beat depression, but let’s take a look at some unusual ways to beat depression that you may not have tried yet. [Read more…] about 5 Unusual Ways to Beat Depression

Originally posted on June 25, 2014 @ 9:29 am

7 Habits of People Who Always Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Body

We spend a LOT of our time sleeping. It’s the way the body and mind get to recharge. But why is it that so many people have problems falling asleep, staying asleep, and actually getting a good night’s sleep? Why is insomnia, in its different forms, such a common issue?

There are probably a wide range of reasons for this, depending on the person, his environment, and other issues; but we cannot ignore the fact that there are people who always get a good night’s sleep. How do they do it?

If you want to be like them, take a look at their habits which contribute to a good night’s sleep. [Read more…] about 7 Habits of People Who Always Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Originally posted on June 24, 2014 @ 9:27 am

Why It’s Important to Control Your Anger – and Practical Tips to Do It

Mental Health, Mind, Personal Growth, Spirit

Anger is a normal emotion, and letting it out is actually healthy. The “normal” person lets his anger show when appropriate, but does not let it control him, or let things get out of hand.

There are some people, however, who just can’t seem to get a grip on themselves when the monster that is anger rears its ugly head. Some go on a verbal tirade. Others go on a physical rampage. Yet others simply keep quiet and keep it all in – until they explode.

Whichever group you feel you belong to, if you have been experiencing issues with anger, I believe that this article is for you.

Again, anger is normal, but it has to be controlled, so why don’t we first look at real reasons why you should control your anger? [Read more…] about Why It’s Important to Control Your Anger – and Practical Tips to Do It

Originally posted on June 17, 2014 @ 9:30 am

6 Habits That Keep You From Being Happy

Life, Personal Growth, Spirit

Have you been feeling as if you’d never be happy? Have you been yearning for happiness all your life, and it seems that you just can’t reach that state?

Now, have you ever thought that perhaps, you are part of the reason you are unhappy? Perhaps, you have some of these habits that keep you from being happy.

As Abraham Lincoln once said, “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” [Read more…] about 6 Habits That Keep You From Being Happy

Originally posted on June 3, 2014 @ 8:25 am

5 Things You Can Do to Control Your Social Media Addiction

Life, Mental Health, Mind

There’s nothing with wrong social media and social networks per se, but even as early as 2008, people were already spending way too much time on Facebook and other platforms. Today, the average person probably cannot go a day without going on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or some other network. Still, there is nothing wrong with that, right?

The problem may not be as simple as one may think, but we’ve heard so many stories of people becoming “anti-social” in real life because of social media. Then there are those who use social media as their personal megaphone, throwing discretion to the wind. (Here’s a good read on this topic: Four Things I Learned from Facebook on the Topic of Discretion.)

There are a lot of benefits from using these platforms. We can follow social media news, which can actually help be aware of what’s going on in the world in real time. We can keep in touch with friends and family who may be physically far away.

But what if majority of your time is spent checking Facebook posts and statuses and tweets? Maybe it’s time you admit you have a social media addiction. [Read more…] about 5 Things You Can Do to Control Your Social Media Addiction

Originally posted on June 2, 2014 @ 8:00 am