Finding a way out of things is something we learn early in life. For most, the first experience comes in trying to avoid school and feigning illness. As we grow older, excuse-making can become a chronic habit. And this habit can be a tool to avoid doing all kinds of things, from going to the doctor...
Maintaining control over our own thoughts and emotions can be difficult at times. We often find ourselves thinking about traumatic past events or an upcoming event in the future that is causing some anxiety. Constantly worrying about past or future events can eventually have a negative impact affect...
Most people think of therapy as sitting down and talking to a psychiatrist or counsellor about their problems. There are actually many types of therapy available including techniques that use music, storytelling, role playing, and mindfulness. One form of therapy that has been in the headlines a lot...
Mindfulness is a meditative technique that can be used to improve your mental and physical health. It can reduce anxiety, reduce stress levels, speed up illness recovery, making losing weight easier, improve personal relationships, and much more. But should a busy person take the time to be mindful?...
A lot of modern life is about bettering ourselves and being the best version of ourselves that we can be. From meditation to the gym, we are all looking for ways to improve and excel. This is not, however, a modern preoccupation. The Greeks had a head start when it comes to self-improvement –...
