Barrie Davenport You’ve been meditating for a while.
It’s going well — or, at least, you think it is.
But in truth, you’re unsure.
You do not see visions, hear voices, or feel divine sensations, which has you wondering: Am I doing it right? What does meditation feel like when done “correctly”?
Have you reached a deeper level of meditation yet?
How does one know when they do?
Today, we’re breaking it all down and explaining how life feels after incorporating an effective meditation practice into your routine.
Have you lost a sense of joy in your life?
Maybe you look around, and everyone else seems to have it better than you: fancy cars and houses, the perfect relationship, and loving friends and family surrounding them.
In these moments, it’s easy to start feeling down on yourself and the things you’ve accomplished.
Your significant achievements suddenly don’t feel special anymore.
This feeling is why learning to be happy with what you have is an important skill to foster.
We’re so glad you’re here to read some mindfulness gratitude quotes and collect some favorites for your own personal use.
The more you learn about mindfulness, the more you appreciate what it can teach you.
And the more receptive you are to the insights others have gained.
We think you’ll find some worthy additions to your library of treasured quotes.
If you’re not sure exactly how you’ll use them, we’ve got ideas for that, too.
Most of us have moments when we think, “I’m not good enough” — for that job, that person, or that life.
Whatever home environment we had growing up, it’s less common to have a healthy sense of self-worth than to think, “What if I get this opportunity and then prove to everyone (including myself) that choosing me was a mistake?”
But there are things you can do to build healthy self-confidence and feel like you don’t have to be perfect.
That good enough is enough.
The 15 tips that follow can help expose the lie behind questions like, “Why am I not good enough?” so you can see the truth of who you are.
And the truth is way more interesting.
Negative people are everywhere.
You can probably think of someone whose constant complaining and criticism makes it hard to be around them.
But when someone’s negativity starts infecting your own thinking, what do you do and how do I rid them of my life?
And if you’re thinking, “Well, aren’t we supposed to be there for those who just need to vent?” this isn’t about a little venting between friends.
This is about recognizing toxic negativity and knowing when and how to protect yourself from it.
Interested in learning how to connect with your higher self?
If so, you’ve landed in the ideal place — because today, we’re breaking it all down.
What is your higher self, exactly?
How can strengthening the bond with yours be beneficial?
And most importantly, how do you go about it?
So pull up a screen for the next six minutes.
We’ve got all the answers.
Do you sometimes experience sensations during meditation?
When you’re in the “groove” (aka “flow state”), do you feel effortlessly propelled and protected by positive energy?
If you know the sensation of which we speak, then you’ve likely experienced conscious energetic awareness.
But did you know it’s possible to harness such energies during meditation sessions to improve mental health and support goal attainment?
How does it work?
Let’s get into it.
Ugh. It’s Monday – that dreaded first day of the workweek that can tie knots in your stomach and spawn dread in your heart.
After a weekend of carefree fun (or even one filled with chores), Mondays seem like a bad hangover you wish you didn’t have to face.
Monday phobia is pretty much universal, but what if you start a new trend, one where you view Mondays as an opportunity to set the tone for your entire week?
What if you commit to being fully present on Mondays?
Rather than dreading what’s ahead, you appreciate each action, task, and interaction of your day.
Nice concept, huh?
Our mindfully-curated list of Mindful Monday quotes below is a great way to get started.
Every night, you’re lying in bed, willing yourself to fall asleep, but sleep eludes you.
You may be exhausted, but racing thoughts and anxiety conspire to keep you tossing and turning.
Millions of people around the world have insomnia or other sleep-related problems.
A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal health, yet many of us struggle to get the recommended 7-8 hours per night.
One way to improve your sleep hygiene is through meditation during the day and as you try to fall asleep.
Today, we’re focused on bedtime with sleep meditation scripts that can ease you into a restful slumber!
Feeling angry is normal. It’s hardwired into us. It’s a natural reaction to a perceived threat.
The threat could be to ourselves, someone we love, our property, or our sense of identity.
You definitely know anger when you feel it.
It sometimes shows up in more subtle feelings like irritation, indignation, or frustration.
On the high end of the anger intensity scale, you feel rage and furor — the times when you find yourself screaming like a banshee, slamming doors, or even throwing a punch.
This is explosive anger generally leads to regret.
There are triggering events that lead to our anger, but it’s our perceptions of a situation often provoke angry feelings.
Someone cuts us off in traffic.
Our spouse says something we find offensive.
Our boss gives the promotion to your less-than-capable co-worker.
In our anger (and sometimes even when we’re calm), we believe the triggering event “makes” us feel angry. But if that were true, everyone would feel angry over the exact same situations. What makes one person livid with rage doesn’t necessarily bother another person. There are mitigating factors.
These factors can include your personality — competitive, narcissistic, Type A personalities, for example, are more prone to anger. Also, your state of mind prior to the triggering event can tip the scales from irritation to red-faced rage.
If you’re tired, already irritated about something, or anxious, you’ll respond more readily with anger to the triggering event. Of course, your appraisal of the anger-provoking situation has a profound impact on how you react.
Feeling angry isn’t bad. Quite often anger is justified and necessary. You can use it to stand up for yourself, right a wrong, and take action for positive change.
However, mismanaged anger — whether you shove it down or let it rip — can be detrimental to your health, your relationships, and your ability to be successful in your career.
You need to know skills for managing anger so you don’t push away friends, lose your job, or wind up in divorce court. In this post, we’ll share calming techniques and exercises you can use next time you need to calm down.