Developing a meditation practice can be challenging in large part because we aren't used to being still and doing nothing. Here are some useful tips for building your meditation practice: Try meditating the same time and place. Select a time of the day (preferably in...
During times of change and uncertainty it's common to experience fear. What's interesting about this emotion is that our response to fear is often what perpetuates it. And this can happen in virtually any situation. For example, the thought of finding a new job can...
When we look at ourselves, it's often our character, or lack thereof, that stands out the most. But not all character traits are equal, at least not insofar as happiness is concerned. Based on research, there are five traits that have the greatest impact on...
What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is about self-worth. When people are said to have high self-esteem, they believe they have worth as a human being. In contrast, people with low self-esteem believe that they are not worth much. How can we objectively evaluate the worth of...