70 Reminders to Help You Break Any Barrier
I am pleased to introduce this guest article by a new friend John, the creator of HiLife2B, where he hopes to inspire people and to help them achieve their dreams. Follow him on Twitter: @janyasor 1. Believe that even the smallest compliment can save someone’s life 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
10 things science (and Buddhism) says will make you happy
I’m a science geek as well as a Buddhist geek, and recently when I was leading a retreat on how to bring more joy into our lives I found myself making a lot of references to an article published in Yes magazine, which touched on ten things that have been shown by science to make us happier. It seemed natural to draw upon the article because so much of the research that was described resonated with Buddhist teachings. So I thought it would be interesting to take the main points of the article and flesh them out with a little Buddhism. 1. And in fact Buddhism has always emphasized the practice of dana, or giving. “And which are the three factors of the donor? 2. This of course is an example of another fundamental Buddhist practice — mindfulness. They sorrow not for what is past, They have no longing for the future, The present is sufficient for them: Hence it is they appear so radiant. 3. Buddhists are advised to avoid “conceit.” 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
50 Life Secrets and Tips
Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances.
Sri Chinmoy Inspiration: The Art of Happiness
Happiness is at times an elusive phenomena. In many ways we strive for greater happiness, but often the more we grasp, the more difficult it becomes. Yet, the great Saints and spiritual traditions suggest joy and happiness are an integral part of our real Self. Minimise Desires Quite often we feel that if certain desires can be fulfilled all our problems will be solved. Man's sincere desire: Grasp, possess and enjoy quickly. - Sri Chinmoy Excerpt from Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, Part 5 by Sri Chinmoy. Criticism Happiness can never be found in world criticism. Appreciation Instead of looking at the faults of our friends, we should try to appreciate their good qualities. Judge nothingYou will be happy.Forgive everythingYou will be happier.Love everythingYou will be the happiest. - Sri Chinmoy [1] Look after the Body. It is possible to be happy,whatever ails the body. Be active. Thomas Jefferson said the secret of his happiness was the fact he was both busy and maintained an inner poise. Meditation
10 Laws of Productivity
You might think that creatives as diverse as Internet entrepreneur Jack Dorsey, industrial design firm Studio 7.5, and bestselling Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami would have little in common. In fact, the tenets that guide how they – and exceptionally productive creatives across the board – make ideas happen are incredibly similar. Here are 10 laws of productivity we’ve consistently observed among serial idea executors: 1. A bias toward action is the most common trait we’ve found across the hundreds of creative professionals and entrepreneurs we’ve interviewed. 2. When our ideas are still in our head, we tend to think big, blue sky concepts. 3. Trial and error is an essential part of any creative’s life. To avoid ‘blue sky paralysis,’ pare your idea down to a small, immediately executable concept. 4. When working on in-depth projects, we generate lots of new ideas along the way. 5. 6. Part of being able to work on your project a little bit each day is carving out the time to do so. 7.
Making a Habit of Thinking Happily
I have written several articles on positive thinking and the law of attraction, and am always surprised by how many readers privately contact me with strong skepticism. “Do you really practice these techniques” and “do you really find that it works” I am asked. And although the answer is generally “yes” to these questions, I have made an even firmer commitment over the last several months to integrate positive self-talk in my life. The results: I am now an even firmer believer in the practice of positive thinking…and I am going to explain why. More than ever I have come to understand that positive thinking is a technique that actually becomes a way of life, and a way of being. After a while, thinking positively becomes a habit and your mind naturally shifts to a more positive outlook concerning your situations and the world around you. 7 Effective Ways To Implement Positive Thinking How to Break Out of Bad habits Using Affirmations Why The Law of Attraction Does Not work For You 1. 2. 3.
Top Motivation Techniques That Your Competition Doesn't Want You to Know
StumbleUpon Written By Dawn Abraham The motivation techniques I am going to reveal in this blog are some of my top secrets for success that your competition is keeping under wraps. Are you wondering why one person seems to have all the motivation in the world and you have, little to none? As you start to read this article, you will find yourself becoming open to some new ideas. The more you read of my web site and the different articles I have written the more motivated you will get, it’s contagious and I definitely have it. Motivating people is one of my natural gifts in life. Ready to get motivated? Motivation Techniques to Raise your Energy Level Before you start your day, always do something that brings your energy level up and puts you in a great mood. I listen to songs that pump me up. It is a known fact that music produces serotonin in your brain, which is the feel good endorphin. *Choose one or all these motivation techniques to get you going: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3.
How to Trick Your Brain for Happiness
This month, we feature videos of a Greater Good presentation by Rick Hanson, the best-selling author and trailblazing psychologist. In this excerpt from his talk, Dr. Hanson explains how we can take advantage of the brain’s natural “plasticity”—it’s ability to change shape over time. gobyg There’s this great line by Ani Tenzin Palmo, an English woman who spent 12 years in a cave in Tibet: “We do not know what a thought is, yet we’re thinking them all the time.” It’s true. In recent years, though, we have started to better understand the neural bases of states like happiness, gratitude, resilience, love, compassion, and so forth. Ultimately, what this can mean is that with proper practice, we can increasingly trick our neural machinery to cultivate positive states of mind. But in order to understand how, you need to understand three important facts about the brain. Fact one: As the brain changes, the mind changes, for better or worse. Fact two: As the mind changes, the brain changes. 1. 2. 3.
