Self-Improvement

Let it Be As humans, many of us like to be in control. We find comfort in knowing what to expect and being able to structure our thoughts and reactions. Rarely are we ever truly in control, however. Learning to accept life as it comes and letting go of control…

… the reality isn’t so much about a diagnosable condition as it is about the thoughts I am thinking, words I am speaking, behaviors I am exhibiting … “ Be Careful with Your Thoughts Have you ever had a friend or family member who seemed to really live a life…

Writings on Mindfulness With K. Neal Hughes, M.A. LSPE NCC The buzzword in neuroscience has been “neuroplasticity” for about 40 years. This simply means that the brain is able to change itself. That brain functions can change with new information and practice, especially practice, is no longer simply an interesting…

Writings on Mindfulness With K. Neal Hughes, M.A. LSPE NCC Our pasts haunt us, especially those of us who tend to experience depression. It is the nature of the brain to remember. It is also the nature of the brain to predict so there are those of us just as…

Starve the Ego, Feed The Soul Challenge Oftentimes we identify an area of life or a personality that could use some improvement, right? So we discuss what needs to take place to replace it, or alter it. And so a vow is made to change it for the better. And…

With some careful listening of your own irrationality, you may find that it’s actually possible to drive yourself crazy with sanity. As you think about things and speak to others, reflect on how you describe what is going on. Do you think and say, “He made me so mad!” or…

Facts about smiling that will turn you into a grinning enthusiast. You’ve probably heard the old cliche, “it takes more muscles to frown than smile!” And a lot of us have trouble accepting that point. Still, there are plenty of other reasons why this upbeat gesture is pretty much the…

A Prosperity List Keeps You Positive We want you thrive in every area of your life! Start now by making what we call a prosperity list. A prosperity list is a record of all the good things that happened to you this week. We recommend that, at the end of…

Making Weekend Plans Want to thrive this week? Make plans for the weekend today! It’s scientifically proven that anticipation actually makes us happy. This study in particular took a sample of people who were planning a vacation and measured their happiness during the entire process of planning, executing and the aftermath of…

Journey of the Traumatized Hero: Kerouac’s On the Road and Gandhi’s Railroad Ride The art of living is the ability to use life’s inevitable traumas in some constructive fashion. This occurs on an odyssey that the resilient take that could be termed “the Journey of the Traumatized Hero.” This is…

Seven Habits You Can Cultivate To Lead An Effective Life In order to live a successful life and reap its benefits, one must be considered a highly effective person. To become a “highly effective” individual, there are 7 core habits one should adopt: The Proactive Approach: In order to be…

The Isolation Epidemic is Real Loneliness involves a deep sense of isolation and disconnection from others, and it occurs when people feel that they have no one with whom to share the joys and hardships of life. Some have stated that their loneliness feels less like sadness and more like…