We live in a competitive world — and social media has intensified the game.
We’re constantly bombarded with images and ideas about how we should be, look, and act.
Peer pressure — at all ages — may warp our self-esteem.
Resultantly, we let marketing “ideals” guide our paths and become increasingly uncomfortable in our own skin.
Which begs the question: How can you be an authentic person?
To that end, we’re unpacking the characteristics of an authentic person below.
How long and how often should you meditate?
The answer, of course, depends on the person.
While there are no hard and fast rules, some experts say that 10 to 20 minutes per day is a good time to start.
And as for how often?
Some people recommend meditating daily, while others suggest doing it a few times a week.
Let’s discuss your questions about how long and how often you should meditate.
We’ll provide some answers and tips to guide you.
Ready to learn more?
Let’s get started!
Do you know what a growth mindset is?
If not, you should. Really.
Dr. Carol Dweck, a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and the growth mindset.
Dr. Dweck has spent decades researching achievement and success, and through her research, she’s discovered something groundbreaking — the power of a positive mindset.
She has learned that talent and skills aren’t the only elements of success.
A significant factor is whether we have what she calls a “fixed” mindset or a “growth” mindset.
How exactly to change your mindset?
Moreover, isn’t it subjective?
After all, the mentality of a ghostwriter in a secluded Alaskan outpost is probably a lot different than a stockbroker climbing the New York finance ladder.
But believe it or not, they’re not all that different.
Across the lifestyle spectrum, certain fixed traits foster a better mindset.
So let’s explore how to develop and change your mindset, which could significantly change your life for the better.
When we hear the phrase shadow work, we immediately think of evil, dark places, and things that go bump in the night.
But is shadow work evil?
The short answer is no.
In fact, at its core, it is the very essence of enlightenment — especially of self.
Everyone has traits they are proud of and those that are an embarrassment.
Some of these traits rise to the surface, while those that trigger unpleasant feelings cause their concealment.
These hidden characteristics make up the shadow self.
But rather than evil, the shadow self is an essential part of the human psyche.
It takes training, self-awareness, guidance, and courage to face the shadow self.
But ultimately, complete integration of the shadow and conscious self will help manage a healthier and more authentic state.
What does it mean to practice non-judgment?
And is non-judgmental thinking even possible?
I mean, if you pay attention to your thoughts for even a few minutes, you’ll notice your mind is constantly judging things as either good, bad, or neutral.
In some cases, that quick judgment can be helpful.
It can even save your life.
But when it’s working overtime, it takes a toll on everything in your life.
So, what can you do about it?
Rejection is about as pleasant as a porta potty.
It stinks, it’s confining and uncomfortable, and when using one, you’re terrified that someone will open the door and expose you at your most vulnerable.
But there’s another way to look at it.
As they say: “It’s not rejection; it is redirection.”
In other words: rejection can often be a good thing.
To that end, let’s explore the emotions associated with rejection and how to reframe eliminations, exclusions, and brutal rebuffs.
How long would you go without brushing your teeth, washing your sheets, or doing the dishes?
From the earliest age, you are taught how to cleanse yourself and your belongings.
Were you ever taught how to cleanse your soul?
We cannot see the stains or smell the stench, but we feel it deep inside when our souls need soothing.
Learning how to cleanse your soul isn’t something you’ll find on a college syllabus.
It’s likely not something your parents taught you, but something as simple as a spiritual cleansing can help us in every facet of our lives.
Famous smart person Albert Einstein labeled it the “mystic emotion,” describing it as “the finest emotion of which we are capable” — fertile cognitive soil where “the germ of all art and true science” is born.
These days, we call what Einstein so eloquently described “the superconscious.”
Unlike the conscious and subconscious minds, the superconscious is sometimes called “infinite intelligence” or “the Universal mind.”
What is it?
Can you tap into it?
Let’s dive in.
Here’s an undeniable fact: the Universe and everything in it wouldn’t exist if not for energy — including us.
It’s life’s catalyst, the galaxy’s cosmic fuel.
So it logically follows that energy, the foundation of existence, affects how we feel, behave, think, and sleep — which raises a probing question: Is it possible to control the energy in and around us?
In a word: Yes.
And one of the best ways to start is by doing an energetic scrubbing of your abode — aka a house cleansing.