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- 5 Decluttering Mini-Missions - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitThe past few weeks, we have been examining the benefits of decluttering and simple living. The studies make it clear that living a less cluttered life is beneficial not only for your mental health, but also for your family. The problem is that so many of us have so much clutter. Where can ...
Views: 1124 - Michael Mantell's Exercise For The 14 Muscles for Joy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2016 from Michael MantellDr. Michael Mantell coaches people to stir their healing power in the medicine of laughter and play. Living with stress, feeling uptight, being worried, not sleeping, and thinking limiting thoughts, kill the joy in your life—as well as your health and wellbeing. One of the best anti-stress ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - When Have People Been Caring? - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Rick HansonEveryone knows what it's like to care about someone. Remember being with a friend, a mate, a pet: you feel warmly connected, and want him or her not to suffer and to be happy. On the other hand, you've probably had the sense, one time or another, of not being cared about. That you didn't ...
Views: 1072 - Reasons Why You Should Start Thinking More Positive About Your Health And Well-Being - by Submitted on May 15, 2015 from Anita GinsburgYour health is one of the most important things that you truly need to maintain well into old age. When you are young, it seems difficult to imagine that you will not always retain optimal health. In fact, most young people imagine that they are virtually invincible. When your health starts to ...
Views: 1072 - What Are They Feeling? - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Rick HansonImagine a world in which people interacted with each other like ants or fish. Imagine a day at work like this, or in your family, aware of the surface behavior of the people around you but oblivious to their inner life while they remain unmoved by your own. That's a world without empathy. To ...
Views: 1031 - Accusations of Sexism: And the many who would Gladly Trade Places! - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Christopher Evans23-year-old Poppy Smart of Worcester UK, grew so tired of being the recipient of wolf-whistling builders as she made her way to work each day that she saw no option but to report this to the police. Describing their behaviour as disrespectful and sexist she simply refused to tolerate it any ...
Views: 1189 - Defeat-Proof Your Mind - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Michael MantellIt took quite awhile to earn that degree, to go on for graduate studies, to land that impressive job. And somehow, it’s still leaving you with thoughts of defeat, of fear and worry. Or perhaps that degree and job hasn’t happened for you, it’s not where you put your skills to work. Perhaps ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - The Four Links to Positivity - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Michael MantellThe self-help blogs and media are filled with useful information about positive psychology, becoming your best self, leading the good life, and the value and benefits of being optimistic, positive and hopeful. It’s next to impossible--from more than 3000 years of Judaism’s wisdom on happiness to ...
Views: 2149 - Do You Care? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2015 from Rick HansonCompassion is essentially the wish that beings not suffer - from subtle physical and emotional discomfort to agony and anguish - combined with feelings of sympathetic concern. You could have compassion for an individual (a friend in the hospital, a co-worker passed over for a promotion), ...
Views: 1191 - Deliberate Joyful Activities - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Karen EllerAwhile back when I was doing an appreciation list, I realized that, although thoughts and feelings are of utmost importance (which the appreciation list comprises), we are physical beings living in a physical world and our activities cannot be dismissed. So, along with appreciating, I have ...
Views: 872 - Why a "C" is better than an "A" - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Michael Mantell“Mrs. Mantell, your son Michael is not college material. He should definitely consider a vocational high school path.” That’s what Mrs. McCaffery, my 8th grade teacher at Chancellor Ave. Elementary School in Newark, N.J., told my mother with me sitting there…trembling, My mother, then ...
Views: 1358 - Your lbs May Prevent Stress and Negativity - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2015 from Michael MantellDid you know that most of the people you know, including yourself very likely, find it easier to work than to enjoy free time? Becoming successful, it seems, trumps developing happiness. This is what Shawn Achor relies on when he writes about the “Happiness Myth,” namely the myth that hard work ...
Views: 1401 - How Can You Develop Traits To Think More Positive And Stay Optimistic? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Anita GinsburgIn order to experience true happiness, you must develop a positive outlook on life. Although everyone will have an occasional bad day, it is important to maintain a strong sense of hope. Here are six tips to help stay optimistic. Avoid associating with negative people Negativity tends to ...
Views: 895 - The WAY to Life's Success - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Michael MantellA few weeks ago, I wrote a column about my WAM program for personal success, what about me? I wrote about three steps to “me,” self-compassion, including 1) welcoming yourself as a friend, 2) Acknowledging your strengths and successes, and recognizing that, 3) Mindfulness promotes it all. ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - The Not-Enough Consideration: How To Overcome - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Susanna KearneyThis blog is part 2 of "The Mother Connection" blogpiece, and is a part of Susanna’s book. It’s impossible today for any of us to not be triggered around our own “enough-ness,” given how much our culture uses this very concept to demonstrate and than sell to us what we need to feel ...
Views: 1972 - What Millennials Can Teach Us About Positivity - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Michael MantellHow can a group of 80 million young Americans suffering from mind-bogglingly high unemployment rates still be positive, buoyant and survive? Leave it to Millennials to do exactly that. With $200 billion in buying power, they are optimistic, confident, self-expressive, liberal, upbeat and ...
Views: 1228 - Five Ways to Empower Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Tony Fahkry“What the mind can conceive and believe, and the heart desire, you can achieve.” - Norman Vincent Peale “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it,” remarked the Greek philosopher Aristotle. If you were to read no further than that line, ...
Views: 1499(3 votes) - Stress Public Health Enemy #1 Or Is It? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Gail GentrySTRESS – PUBLIC HEALTH ENEMY #1 OR IS IT? March 12, 2015 • 0 Responses • Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 41 seconds Share this post and help spread the love! Share on FacebookShare on Google+Pin on PinterestTweet about this on Twitter Stress!! Such a killer. Stress has been deemed a ...
Views: 816 - Beware: This mental attitude that could be undermining your health and happiness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Clement McGrathThere is no such thing as a vacuum in nature and the same is true of most peoples’ minds. They are full of beliefs, opinions and knowledge that they depend on to give them some identity and meaning. However, the more you fill your mind with beliefs and knowledge the more closed and fixed you ...
Views: 1392 - Mindfulness for Busy People - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurElizabeth knew that something was wrong at work. She was being interrupted during discussions, ignored in conversations, and excluded from meetings. She didn’t have a clue what it was about, but the stress of not knowing was undermining her confidence. Elizabeth felt confused, ...
Views: 1538 - The Wonderful Benefits of Playing on Adults - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Maisie BlairAs an adult, you are probably leading a very busy lifestyle. You have kids to take care of, you have a research paper that needs to be finished, or you have a quota at work that you need to accomplish. And because you are so pre-occupied with a lot of things, you may not have enough time for ...
Views: 837(2 votes) - Supercharge Your Relationships: Do Not Take Anything Personally!! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereAs you learn NOT to take anything personally, you will bring harmony into your relationships. For example, someone may say or do something that feels like an attack on your self-worth, wellbeing or your beliefs. If you retaliate by defending or protecting yourself, you disrupt the connection ...
Views: 1372 - From No to Low, What You Can Do to Improve Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Jason MagillHere are two universal truths about self-esteem: Building your self-esteem is essential for confidence and success, and it all begins with you. People with a healthy self-esteem are able to define their worth, value and achievements. Many people suffer from low self-esteem. This is ...
Views: 1616 - Common Sense is a Lie. - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Lucas ThomasCommon Sense is a lie. A lie that has frustrated me for a long long time as it is the cause of most misunderstandings and hatreds in the world. Why is Common Sense a lie? Well let’s define it first: Common Sense as defined from thee Merriam-Webster Dictionary. • COMMON SENSE: ...
Views: 1632 - Permanence : The Story of Who We Are - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Linda HellerPERMANENCE OUR STORY OF WHO WE ARE THE ILLUSION Yesterday opportunities came to visit- opportunities to embrace the ways in which I was introduced to my own assumptions of what would always be? Intellectually, should I be asked-does anything last forever, I would have said no. ...
Views: 1106 - To Develop Gratitude Be a Thermostat Not a Thermometer - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Michael MantellHere’s the wisest elixir of happiness—gratitude. That’s right, gratitude will fill your storehouse of happiness. What’s this have to do with health and fitness? Plenty. You see the study of positive psychology, specifically the work of Sonja Lyubomirsky in her book, “The How of Happiness,” ...
Views: 1610 - You Don't Have To Be Brilliant In Order ToSucceed Greatly - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John Carinci“You don’t have to be brilliant to have brilliant ideas and outcomes” At the age of nineteen, a Russian, Igor Sikorsky, almost had a working model of the first helicopter. By the age of forty-nine in 1940, Sikorsky’s successful VS-300 became a model that others based theirs on, and Sikorsky ...
Views: 1185 - Forming Habits - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John CarinciA habit is formed in approximately 20 days, whether it is a good habit or a bad habit. Therefore, if a person repeats an act over and over again it will result in a habit that is difficult to modify. A habit can be, let’s say eating ice cream for a week straight every night. The subconscious ...
Views: 1707 - Forming Habits - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John CarinciA habit is formed in approximately 20 days, whether it is a good habit or a bad habit. Therefore, if a person repeats an act over and over again it will result in a habit that is difficult to modify. A habit can be, let’s say eating ice cream for a week straight every night. The subconscious ...
Views: 1683 - HOPE, Never Lose Hope - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John Carinci**Hope** (Excerpt from John's New Book "AWESOME SUCCESS PRINCIPLES") “There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow.” --Orison Sweet Marden I watched the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The hosting city was Sochi, in ...
Views: 1452 - 7 Self Care Tips for Emotional Healing - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Marilyn EppoliteSelf care is crucial to emotional healing. Emotional pain doesn’t happen at a convenient times. Everything seems to be going along fine and suddenly, in a flash, you find yourself at the bottom of an emotional hole in the ground with no way out. Everything seems all wrong.You have tripped into ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - Beyond Belief - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Naomi MillerThis is the start of something that I hope will grow into a deeper understanding about ourselves vs the world around us. Such an enigma of faces, and places, and experiences. Everything we take in is filtered through our own senses, unlike anyone else’s in existence. How can we then decide that ...
Views: 983 - Why is important the Self-Awareness? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyWhat is the Self-Awareness? „Self-awareness is the capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals. It is not to be confused with consciousness. While consciousness is being aware of one’s environment and body, ...
Views: 1515 - Are you Believe in the Love? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyAre you believe in the Love? Are you believe in the Forgiveness? I believe in... "Where there is love, there is life." - said Mahatma Gandhi. The Life lives in the Love. The Love lives in the life. The Love has got High frequency. The Life needs High frequency. When you say: I ...
Views: 1579 - Couples Who Sweat Together Stick Together - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Michael MantellWant to get active and healthy while also improving your romantic life? That’s right. The two go hand in hand. If you are concerned about your spouse’s/partner’s health, his/her weight or activity level, here’s a method for you to be a good role model for health, have some healthy fun with each ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - How Mental Processes and Patterns Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallA lot of what I do here in True Life Development (and not only that but what most all self help guru’s do) deals with psychology and more specifically mental patterns, negative and positive. So I thought I would dedicate a short article to that topic. Now I know what your probably thinking, ...
Views: 1292 - Dr. Michael Mantell Says, "Life's A Game: Play It" - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Michael MantellMichael Mantell, Ph.D. is convinced that if there was a drug that offered all of the benefits that play does, it’d be the biggest seller on the planet. But who needs to buy a pill when play is free, available 24 hours a day, and no is ever prescription needed? Plato did prescribe, “Life must ...
Views: 1498 - My Negative Thoughts About Being Told to, ‘Just Think Positive!’ - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Jason MagillHow many times has this happened to you? You feel as if your world could collapse any minute. There’s mounting stress from home, work, and family. Maybe your behind on bills and can’t switch jobs due to the economy. Maybe you’re upside down on your mortgage and have mounting bills ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Finding Happiness In The Day To Day - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Kate SinerI have to be honest about how I typically deal with my distaste for winter - I get the heck out and go somewhere warm! While I will be making some trips to warmer climates this winter, I still try to find ways to be happier and more at peace when I find myself wishing I had three jackets on ...
Views: 1328 - Can You Find Enlightenment in the Trunk of Your Car? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Jason MagillI don't know about you, but I hate losing things. Losing things wouldn't be so bad if finding them wasn't such a chore. There's always the chance you'll never find what you were looking for. I was in this exact predicament today. I was at a store purchasing screwdrivers. I know, ...
Views: 2288(2 votes) - Achieving SUCCESS Even While You Sleep Through Visualization (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Darren O ConnellYour subconscious mind is at work all the time, working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. While your conscious mind will shut down temporarily when you go to sleep, the subconscious mind will continue to work on, even while you are sleeping. You can understand and believe that ...
Views: 2000(2 votes) - My Fascination with Inspiration and Motivation: The Best Gift You Can Give - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from Michael MantellIt all began when I was studying psychology in college in the 1960’s. That’s not as far back as you think. Just think of Abraham Maslow writing his paper in 1943 on what he called the “Hierarchy of Needs.” Both he and his pyramid have been revered for more than 70 years. I’m pediatrics ...
Views: 1476 - Sweating the Small Stuff Over the Holidays? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Michael Mantell"I'm so hurried at this time of the year, I don't have time to breathe,"my Caffeinated Corner buddy spouted on and on. What's a Caffeinated Corner? Oh, that's the group I see nearly every morning at the local Starbucks where we sit and over coffee and a muffin solve the problems of the world. ...
Views: 1192 - Is Your Navigation System Taking You To All of the Right Places? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Michael MantellA client recently bought an expensive new car. He hasn't been the same since. He's been ranting about how expensive it is, how he shouldn't have spent so much, and on and on. I asked him about what type of options he put into it and he angrily spewed, "A - - - king navi system." A navigation ...
Views: 2012 - Holiday Stress? Get Real - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Michael MantellIn .28 seconds I found 18,900,000 results on Bing, and 61,500,000 results in 0.46 seconds—honestly—on Google on how to “survive the holidays.” MILLIONS of tips on how to “survive” the holidays! What in the world has happened to us? Have we gone mad? C’mon now. We need more than these many ...
Views: 1306 - . . . Apples and Oranges! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Rossana SneeWho hasn’t heard the phrase, “You’re comparing apples and oranges?” What exactly does that mean? Essentially, it means that comparing those two fruits is useless because they are so different. Yes, apples and oranges are both fruits, but that’s where the similarity ends. They look and taste very ...
Views: 1399 - Meditation - Can It Really Help Heal? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2014 from Sarika PeriwalExperts extol various different benefits of meditation - not only is meditation an end in itself, it is thought to help improve concentration, lower stress, help a person achieve goals and even help a body heal itself they say. Is meditation really that powerful? While the spiritual and mental ...
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