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.

Think of your worst fear.

The one that makes your palms sweat and stomach sink.

It’s an unthinkable horror story you can’t get out of your mind, limiting certain actions you do or don’t take.

Now, imagine a world where that fear doesn’t exist, or at least it doesn’t control you.

We can help, as letting go of fear is not nearly as hard as you might think.

Once you learn to distinguish your true self from your ego, you can change how you think and act in the world.

The ego is that voice in your head that tells you you aren’t good enough, can’t do something, or aren’t worthy of love and happiness.

It’s an assumed identity driven by fear, insecurity, and self-doubt.

Here are some suggestions on how to let go of your ego to live a more fulfilling and authentic life.

You’re already a fan of short meditation sessions.

And now you’re interested in exploring extended sessions.

Maybe you’re wondering, “How do I meditate for longer hours?” or “What would it feel like to meditate for a full hour?” or “Who would I be if I meditated for at least 45 minutes daily?”

If this sounds like you, welcome.

You’ve landed in the right spot because below, we’re breaking down how to meditate for long periods of time and how doing so can affect the mind and body — for better and worse.

Doing shadow work is one of the greatest gifts to give yourself.

It’s a way to uncover the true you — including your faults, goals, and triggers.

But nobody ever said it was easy. In fact, most people never even attempt to unpack their shadows because they cannot handle looking at the less-than-ideal parts of themselves.

To that end, in this post, we’re looking at shadow work prompts you can explore when on the journey.

Let’s dive in!