The heart of life is good, as the song by John Mayer goes. It’s an inspiring, uplifting song. Something you should listen to when you are going through painful times in life. Because we know, that however the heart of life good, there will always be those painful times, and there is no going around it.
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Thinking About Drinking? 11 Fool-Proof Distraction Strategies to Help You Stay Sober
Those first few months of sobriety often stretch your understanding of what it means to put mind over matter. However, it really does get easier to distract yourself from thoughts about drinking as time goes by.
In the meantime, it helps to surround yourself with lots of compassionate support while also developing a few go-to strategies for keeping yourself distracted when the urge to drink strikes.
Use these distraction strategies to jumpstart your plan to avoid drinking while also discovering new interests that make living a sober lifestyle more enjoyable.
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15 Ways to Become Mentally Tough
We all want to be mentally tough, but sometimes it may feel like you weren’t born to be that way. Understand one thing: mental toughness is not always an inherent trait. It can be learned, developed, and honed. If you want to become mentally tough, you need to work at it.
You want to become tough mentally?
Here are some habits you need to develop.
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Simple Changes to Reset Your Life After a Catastrophe
When things get tough, sometimes you have to make a change to get back on track. A reset gives you the time and space you need to return to a healthy, successful life. Making a few simple changes might shift your perspective and help you move on from the catastrophe you experienced.
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14 Ways to Improve Self-Discipline
Some people have more self-discipline than others, but in all likelihood, those who are self-disciplined worked hard to be where they are. It seems to me that self-discipline has never been as important as it is now.
If you are in the group that needs to work on self-discipline, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to stop smoking or be better at time management, improving your self-discipline is key. [Read more…] about 14 Ways to Improve Self-Discipline
What is the Principle of Tapas?
What is the principle of tapas? You’ve read about the niyamas, and the tapas are one of them. the Sanskrit word “tap” means “to burn,” and the word “tapas” can refer to the fire within. That said, to cultivate tapas entails practicing discipline, commitment, and courage in one’s yoga practice. Practicing tapas, however, can run deeper than that.
