Twelve Things You Should Do to Be Well
We all come into this world with a set of inborn desires.
What motivates each of us can vary, but many of our basic desires are based on genetics and evolutionary survival instincts. The need to be safe or free of pain are therefore universal impulses to which we […]
The Eight Fundamental Emotions That Influence Wellness
Emotions are fundamental to life. They create the highs and lows of our existence and are essential to the most meaningful experiences we have as humans.
Throughout history, much effort has been put into understanding emotions, how they arise, and their on the brain. As […]
Emotional Intelligence and Why It Matters
Emotions are an essential part of what it means to be human.
We all feel things. In an average day, a range of emotions can arise anywhere from rage to incredible joy. We can’t suppress our feelings, nor should we want to, even when experiencing […]
Three Steps to Building Better Habits
Like it or not, everyone has habits.
Whether it is a good routine like teeth-brushing or a bad pattern like nail-biting, habits form the foundation of our daily rhythms.
A habit is essentially an action or pattern that is repeated regularly. Often routines become behaviors that are done unconsciously or […]
Everyone Can Meditate. Even Those Who Think They Can’t.
Meditation is more than just a matter of sitting down, closing the eyes and trying to make the mind go blank.
This is often what people think of when they imagine meditating. That or visions of monks in a faraway monastery, chanting for hours while […]
If Wellness Was a House
True wellness requires a view of the big picture. Or maybe just look around your house.
Just like the home you live in, you are one structure that is made up of many different parts. Of course, you can enjoy and care for each room of your home separately. […]
Wellness Is More than a Buzzword. We Need the Real Thing.
So many of us are working to be the picture of wellness, in all of its eight dimensions. For instance, we try to exercise and follow a healthy diet. Sometimes we take trips to the spa, the gym, the golf course, and the park. […]
Mind, Body, Spirit: The Three Things You Need to Thrive
Your body is not “you”. Though in a way it is.
Your mind is not “you” and you are not your thoughts, but they are an integral part of you.
Your spirit is not all of who you are, though many spiritual systems believe it is the part that will […]
