The Daily Mind
Daily Steps To Mindful Living
Stress is a normal aspect of the daily grind. A tough workload, relationship problems, money problems; stress is always just around the corner.
Fortunately, there are also countless ways to reduce stress and develop a more positive outlook. This involves shifting your focus away from the daily stressors and into the bits of happiness that often go unnoticed. [Read more…] about 5 Daily Rituals to Reduce Stress and Maximize Happiness
Originally posted on May 12, 2016 @ 6:02 am
I’ve always had sleep issues. They come in cycles. There are times when I fall asleep earlier than I would want to, but I’d wake up in the middle of the night – same time, every time. There are periods when I just can’t seem to do anything but sleep – day or night. Then there are periods when I can’t sleep till almost dawn.
One thing I have learned is to ride out those periods until my sleeping pattern adjust to a reasonable cycle. I’ve also learned – by trial and error – how to somehow lull myself to sleep during those nights when sleep won’t come; or at least reach a state of semi-relaxation so that I am not totally useless the next day. [Read more…] about 4 Practical Things to Do When You Can’t Sleep
Originally posted on November 1, 2013 @ 1:43 pm
These days, it seems that overwhelmed is the only feeling I know. There is just so much going on all on fronts that I have to admit sometimes, I do not know how to handle everything on my plate. I won’t go into the details, but suffice it to say that I feel like a person who has been cast adrift for what seems like an eternity.
You probably feel the same way — we are all in the same boat in a sense.
[Read more…] about Quick Ways to Calm Yourself Down When You Feel OverwhelmedNadi shodhana or alternate nostril breathing is a type of pranayama. It helps soothe and calm the nervous system, support respiratory health, and promote improved oxygen flow. Here’s how to practice nadi shodhana:
[Read more…] about Monday Meditation: How to Practice Nadi ShodhanaBy now, you may already be familiar with breathing techniques like sama vrtti and ujjayi pranayama. However, if you haven’t heard of hummingbee breath or bhramari pranayama, then consider including it in your meditation practice.
[Read more…] about Monday Meditation: How To Do Hummingbee BreathIf you’re in need of an energy boost, ujjayi pranayama—otherwise known as victorious breath—can help uplift your mood and leave you feeling revitalize. It’s a type of breath technique that naturally stimulates and heats your body, so it’s especially ideal for keeping warm in cold weather.
[Read more…] about Monday Meditation: Ujjayi Pranayama
