The Daily Mind
Daily Steps To Mindful Living
There is no crystal ball for predicting the future, but one thing is for certain— it is bound to come and change things. Merely thinking about this, we often feel a mix of fear and excitement. Still, there is much we can do to maximize the chances of living the kind of life we want. [Read more…] about How to Plan For a Successful Future
Originally posted on December 5, 2018 @ 8:30 am
It’s almost impossible to pick the best TED talks because there are so many great ones. TED talks are opportunities for learning and sources of inspiration. The top TED talks are based on categories since the topics are extremely diverse. I have picked a few of them because they appealed to my desire for self-improvement. [Read more…] about My 5 Personal Best TED Talks
Originally posted on September 3, 2018 @ 11:00 am
Resilience, the ability to rebound from severe adverse experiences and resume competent functioning, is one common trait of successful and happy people.
[Read more…] about Why Having Resilience Will Make You More Successful and Happy
Originally posted on April 18, 2018 @ 11:00 am
There’s no doubt about it – stress is very much on the increase in today’s world. Indeed, according to the American Psychological Association, most Americans are suffering from moderate to high stress, with 44% reporting that their stress levels have increased over the past five years. Statistics show that the top five causes of stress in the US are work pressures, money, health, relationships and poor nutrition. Stress, if left unchecked, can lead to serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
[Read more…] about 5 ways to turn your stress into success
Originally posted on October 9, 2013 @ 3:32 pm
Everyone wants to be a better person, but what if you don’t have an extra two hours in the day for navel-gazing and working in a soup kitchen? The good news is that self-improvement doesn’t have to feel like a chore, otherwise you’re going to end up feeling like you’re punishing yourself instead of feeling and becoming better.
There isn’t a single plan for self-improvement; it’s more of an a-la-carte option.
Start by identifying the five biggest things you’d like to improve about yourself, and write down why. Maybe you want to practice more empathy because when a friend tells you her troubles, you don’t quite know how to act. Maybe you’d just like to pay your bills on time.
No matter what you’re after, here are seven small steps that can drastically boost self-improvement. [Read more…] about 6 Small Steps to Big Benefits for Self Improvement
Originally posted on August 2, 2013 @ 6:28 am
We’ve all been hurt by someone else at some point in our lives, but sometimes it’s hard to let go of the resentment and anger that can be caused by someone’s actions towards you.
Resentment can build up and manifest itself as physical and emotional pain. It can cause us to become stressed, anxious and depressed. Holding grudges can even go on to affect our relationships with other people and can cause us to become mistrustful of others. In fact, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, emotions and physical health are so strongly linked that holding on to resentment and anger can cause the body’s energy to become stagnant, particularly in the liver area.
[Read more…] about How to forgive and let go
Originally posted on July 25, 2013 @ 5:35 pm
