Mind

A good book can be an absolute pleasure but research shows that the right book can also be a healing tool.

In the endless quest to be your best self, is it possible that you are missing some of the best parts of life? Are you missing out on the beauty and strength of imperfection?

If you view the notion of discipline in a positive light, it can become an ally to help you to live your best life.

Conventional wisdom tells us that you can feel a little happier if you simply smile, but is this research verified? We take a look at the latest.

Carl Jung’s wise words “what we resist persists” couldn’t be truer. Transcend your resistance by courageously stepping outside your comfort zone to unlock your full potential.

Create the life you want from within by harnessing the power of your imagination.

If you’re suffering from anxiety, depression or low-self-esteem, then Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) could help. It involves redirecting your compassionate mind towards yourself by comforting your inner child with kindness, love and care.

Anxiety is epidemic in the modern digital age but it is far from an exclusively modern problem. Anxiety is part of the human condition and humans have sought to deal with it for as long as we have had self-awareness. That is why the ancient philosophical tradition of Stoicism has a lot of practical advice for those who are overly anxious.

Deep inner yearnings are hard to identify in the business of the mind, but tuning in to your wisdom and working with the magnetic powers of the universe can be a gateway to setting intentions from the heart.

While you are responsible for your feelings, perhaps a deeper question to ask is what is responsible for the emotions you feel? Your amygdala has a bit of explaining to do. Your feelings leave quite a trail behind them, but on this path of emotional awareness, you can cultivate a wiser approach to managing your emotional responses to situations.

Alexx Stuart shows us how to meditate and stay mindful even when life gets busy. Here are 11 ways to meditate in under one minute.

The placebo response offers an opportunity to embrace the potential of mind-body medicine. So can mind really move matter?