Cognitive reframing involves identifying and then changing the way you look at a situation, based on “reframing” a thought. You’re intentionally shifting your perspective to see things in a new,
My smile may say it all, but if you need more convincing on the power of music, watch YOUR BRAIN ON MUSIC: They always say “Mother knows best.” (And by
Ah, summer. Since we’re just about halfway through the season we thought it proper time to collect some of our favorite summer pastimes — ways to take advantage of the
In the age of seemingly unattainable wellness and constant connectivity, with people loading their schedule with 5am workouts, 12-16 hour workdays, healthy cooking, moderate coffee consumption, and a plethora of
Have you ever noticed that we Westerners are obsessed with setting goals? If you’re not making six-figures, you should be. If your scale is tipping over 115 lbs, you better
A lot of us grow up believing that thoughts are automatic and that the ones we do not like need to be squashed, overridden, or beaten down. This point of
Here’s a great video on the importance of happiness! In prescribing happiness, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is not talking about indulgence and hedonism. He is talking about fulfillment, purpose, connectedness,
Ever try to do a “focused attention” meditation and all you could focus on was how gosh darn uncomfortable you were? Though step one of meditation is often times to
This post is a few years old. My new post would be: Don’t worry about the definitions. Have some direct experience. The end. And then I would send you here:
If you haven’t heard by now, mindfulness is like the sh*t. No really. It can rewire our brains for the better, shrink our amygdala (alarm center), and make it less