Personal Development

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Don’t Conform to Impossible Beauty Standards

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An article was written denouncing the Barbie doll and her measurements as being anatomically impossible. For decades, the iconic toy was one of the biggest influences on young girls for feminine role play and set the standard for aspiring young woman. Barbie represented a tiny slice of the population: blonde-haired, blue-eyed, and tiny.

Between her very specific features and her very wide audience, her beauty standard was an impossible act to follow. For most children, she was a reference point, not a roadmap. She was one of the many beauty standards that have made an impact on our definition of pretty.

The modeling industry, as well as marketing firms, have spent billions of dollars trying to frame what beauty looks and feels like. Most images aren’t just attempting to sell you a ‘look’- they are trying to sell you a way of feeling, too. Both the look and the feeling are usually artificial and an impossible standard. The goal in selling you is to make you believe the only way to feel the happiness you see in the images is to look like, own, and engage in the activities you see.

The thing about beauty standards is they change. A look at decades past easily illustrates that nothing stays in favor forever. What’s in one moment is out and considered old school or vintage before long. Plus, everything comes back around again as the new (old) standard. It’s important not to fall into the trap of believing there is a standard of beauty at all.

Who you are and the physical attributes you have are perfect right now – in every season and every trend. You may not feel that every element of what you look like is on-trend now, and you’re right. Maybe freckles are in, maybe they are out. Maybe being curvy is in, maybe it is out. That’s why it is important to be confident in the skin you are in and celebrate your unique attributes, regardless of the trends.

If a beauty standard seems impossible to achieve, it is vital that you recognize it and not allow any expectation to exist. Here are some hidden ways beauty standards are exaggerated and virtually impossible to achieve:

Incredibly thick hair – Many of the thick-haired beauties you see are enhanced by hairpieces and hair extensions. These pieces come in a wide range of quality and price points. Anyone can have thicker hair thanks to this innovation, but celebrities and performers tend to be the biggest users of these products.
Perfect breasts- Whether photoshopped or surgically enhanced, many of the women you admire with small waistlines, narrow hips, and large perfect breasts have been enhanced by man or computer.

Straight, white teeth – Cosmetic dentistry is on the rise. Even braces are becoming obsolete as men and women are opting for caps and laboratory created implants. Teeth whitening is a booming industry, too. From Crest White Strips to cosmetic teeth whitening, those pearly whites you admire may not be natural.

Weight – This one is the oldest standard in the book. Though what is considered attractive has morphed through the years, chances are the standard you admire comes at a high price. From eating disorders to abuse, being thin has disadvantages that do out-weigh the hype of being considered the weight standard.

Wrinkle-free – Chemical peels, Botox, and facelifts account for much of the anti-aging phenoms we see. From celebrities who never seem to age to the men and women who seem to get younger every year, being wrinkle free is a standard that most people cannot achieve. While you can take better care of your skin and reduce the signs of aging, wrinkles are going to happen to all of us.

Don’t spend an ounce of time trying to conform to beauty standards that aren’t based in reality. If you want to emulate a look- go for it! Just don’t beat yourself up over your comparison to that standard until you know if the standard is real. Even then, focus on your own standard and do what makes you feel beautiful and confident.

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Self-Image Exercise – Find the Flaws In Others

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Chances are you are more critical of yourself than you are of others. This exercise is designed to see that other people have flaws too, and you don’t like them or admire them any less. Look at your best friend, parent – someone you like – and look for flaws. Do they make you think any less of the person? No… and the same holds true for you.

Start the exercise with a pen and paper and a nice place for reflection. Jot down the things about yourself that you don’t admire. Make a list of the attributes, behaviors, and flaws that you feel you have. Make a notation next to the item on your list about what that flaw means to you:

  • How do you perceive that this robs your confidence?
  • What is holding you back from embracing or changing the flaw?
  • How does the flaw make you feel?
  • Is this flaw a big concern in the great scheme of things?
  • Is this a flaw you are ready to change?

What did you write? Is the list big or small?

Now, let’s shift focus to the people in your life. Chances are, it won’t take much to think of someone you know who has the same flaw. Next to your list, jot down the names of people you know who have the same flaw.

As you thnk about these people who have the very same flaw as you, what is the difference between your thoughts about them and your thoughts about yourself? Is there a difference?

Chances are, you have more compassion – or lack of judgement – for them than you do for yourself. Am I right?

Now that you’ve exposed your mis-wired thinking, it’s time to see yourself through the same filter you view those you admire. Start to see the flaws that you have in common with someone else as a way to be kinder and more accepting. Confidence is many things, least of which is self-acceptance and love. If you can see the beauty and value in someone else, despite their flaws, then being confident means seeing the beauty and value you have as well.

Go over your list again and try to reframe your comments. Rephrase your judgments into graceful statements that allow you to coexist with your flaws, or make a plan to change them if the time has come.

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This Is Tough – Try Not to Judge Yourself Too Harshly!

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How kind are you to yourself? Are you competitive and hold high standards – which is a great thing. Or, are you self-deprecating and judgmental – which isn’t a great thing.

Judging yourself too harshly can take the power out of self-reflection. Self-reflection is a positive way to explore your standards and your status and make sure they line up. Judging turns constructive criticism into self-abuse.

How can you be sure you are being constructive with your self-critique? Let’s compare these concepts and see where you lie.

 

Constructive Criticism:

Admits flaws while loving the self– Being able to admit flaws allows for growth and change. Realizing you are not where you want to be and refusing to judge yourself for it makes way for change. Whatever needs to be done to make change is a reality; how you think about it is an emotion. They are not the same. Example: losing weight. Fact: This entails reducing calories and exercising. Lie: You are a bad person who has no self-control, and that’s why you’re overweight.

Is humble– It takes courage to admit you need to make change. Our egos get in the way and negative self-talk can keep pride in the forefront. Constructive criticism allows for honesty in a safe headspace and doesn’t cast blame or shame.

Wants you to succeed– Constructive criticism is designed for change. The goal is to help you see what’s not working and find a solution. The hope of constructive criticism is your success.

 

Judgement:

Is based on shame– Judgement is a painful way of expressing flaws. It causes shame to swallow you and prevents the peace that comes from lovingly accepting what could be better. Shame judges the character of the person, not the action.

Is cruel and fatalistic– Judgement is filled with what could have been instead of what can be. Judgement tells you it’s too late or too hard. Judgement won’t allow forgiveness and repentance. Judgement keeps a tally and demands justice, even when grace is all that is needed.

Thinks you’ve already failed– Judgement sees your current state as the end. That there is no getting back on track and attempting is feeble and won’t be redemptive.

Your confidence is tied to your emotional health and maturity. How you speak to yourself in your head matters. It is a direct reflection of the confidence you have. If you lean more toward the constructive criticism scale, then hurray for you! If you find yourself leaning toward judgement, stop judging and get yourself some help. You can change how you think and improve your inner dialogue.

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Here Are Simple Ways You Can Use to Stay Calm When Chaos Erupts

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Life has its ups and downs. There are periods that will be more hectic and crazy than others. During these times, it can really help you to learn some coping strategies. There are some simple ways to stay calm when chaos erupts in your life. Having a settled mind and looking at things from a less frazzled state can truly help you to make clear-headed decisions. Keep these in mind next time life gets turn upside down.

Count to Ten

It may sound too good to be true, but this strategy really works. Just count slowly from one to ten. Try to breathe deeply as you do, as this will enhance the effects. This little trick can help you to quickly gain control of your emotions and feel calmer in a pinch.

Close Your Eyes

Yep. Shutting your eyes for a moment blocks out a great deal of the stimuli that are currently vying for your attention. This brief period of visual stillness will allow you to gather your thoughts and to calm yourself.

Move Your Body

Exercise is a fantastic way to get your blood flowing and your heartbeat racing. You’ll also amp up the productions of endorphins in your body, providing you with extra energy to attack your issues. You don’t have to do a full-blown exercise to benefit, though. Taking a leisurely stroll might actually be best during times when you need to chill out. This relaxing activity gets you moving, literally. It can remove you from a stressful environment and give you fresh perspective.

Try Progressive Muscle Relaxation

An effective strategy for releasing stress from your body without having to exercise, or even move out of your chair, is progressive muscle relaxation. This practice involves tensing and releasing the stress from every muscle group in your body. You can start with your head and work your way downward. Tense up the muscles in your face, hold for a few seconds and then release. This exercise can be completed in just a few minutes, and you’ll feel tons better when it’s over.

Listen to Some Music

A soothing tune can be relaxing. Up tempo beats add energy when you need a boost. Perhaps something with meaningful lyrics might improve your mood. Whatever you choose, music can have a profound effect on your feelings and is a good option to rely on when you want to calm down or feel better.

Take a Bath

Lying in a bath of warm water can be quite soothing to the soul for many. It’s relaxing and can actually seem to transport you to another place. This is especially true when you add bubbles and a nice scent. Aromatherapy will add yet another layer to this calming routine.

These are just a handful of ways to stay calm when you’re stressed out. Choose the ones that resonate with you, and give them a try the next time you feel overwhelmed or when life is chaotic.

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Become Aware Of The Influence Media Has On Your Body Image

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Maybe it isn’t new information that the media is highly manipulative and uses imagery and other influences to mould your idea of what is beautiful. Though not new information, it is worth repeating. The media is influencing you – all the time.

The media uses an arsenal of tactics to attract and influence your perceptions. Take a look at a few here:

  • Focus Groups
  • Split Testing
  • Psychology
  • Social Media Influencers
  • Celebrities
  • And so much more

The media has an agenda: To sell more product and create either a vision of exclusiveness or bandwagoning about a trend. They want you to feel like the image you see is the epitome of excellence, beauty, success, or wealth. That all you need for life’s goals is the image they have created.

What does that do to your body image?

If you are one of the small percentage of people who meet the demographic depicted, it probably validates you. Outside of that small percentage, you likely feel inadequate, unqualified, left out, or some other negative way. It’s difficult to see an ideal when you don’t resemble what is being shown.

Here are some things to consider when you feel influenced by the media:

Things always change – Remember banana clips and stirrup pants? If you do, then you realize that they are not necessarily in style. Sorry if that is news to you. You may also remember the 1980’s when rounder, fuller-figures were the norm. Things always change. What is in style today – whatever is considered the perfect body type, hairstyle, skin color – is going to change. This is how industries keep people spending money. If we settled on one-and-done style, then there would be no reason to buy anything new. This is the focus of media and their push towards a new ideal.

The global community is varied – No matter what is deemed ideal in one area of the world, there is another area where something else – in stark contradiction – is preferred. If what you see in the media is making you feel bad about yourself, think globally and realize who you are and what you’ve got is absolutely perfect.

You’re not always their target audience – Media is targeting an audience. They do this because having an avatar is always the top priority in marketing. It’s possible that you aren’t their target and therefore won’t feel compelled to buy from them or be influenced by them. Don’t feel poorly about yourself if you aren’t the magnet to their steel.

Even they don’t believe what they are presenting – What you see the media promoting is the culmination of many things including digital enhancement and other sleight of hand tricks. If you were sitting in planning meetings with companies, you’d see that the people making the decisions are not always flawless. They are everyday people just like you and me. They likely don’t believe what they are presenting as the only way to be, look, or experience their product, but they must take a position and sell it through their marketing.

In the end, none of it matters – In the end, none of this matters. How you look is irrelevant to the blind. What brand of face cream you use won’t make you a better mom. Holding a cup with a green straw and mermaid won’t make your life magical. In the end, all that matters is being true to yourself and those you love most.

The media has an agenda and it isn’t connected to yours, 100% of the time. When the imagery, message, and product are right for you, there will be a connection. Outside of this, keep your head and your heart guarded and know that there are a million ways to show up in this world and the media is only focused on one at a time.

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Create One Small Calm Space to Which You Can Escape

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One of the biggest obstacles to creating calmness in your life is the sheer amount of overwhelm you face each day. We’ve already talked about the different kinds of clutter that are a constant barrage on your peace of mind. It can seem impossible to overcome these messes in order to achieve pleasant surroundings and a quiet mind. That’s why I often recommend carving out just one place within your home to go in order to escape. Creating a calm space can help you to get started on your journey toward a more peaceful life.

Why Create Such a Space?

Having your own private retreat actually offers a number of benefits. When it comes to physical clutter, it makes sense to choose just one room so that you can lessen the overwhelm that comes from trying to manage a houseful of too much stuff. Clearing out one room is easier than dealing with all of it. Plus, just getting started can help to motivate you with the bigger project. Also, having one dedicated space to calm can help you to release a great deal of mental clutter, as well. You’ll have a Zen Oasis to which you can retreat after a long day or when you’re feeling particularly anxious. This is something everyone can benefit from.

How to Choose Your Room

Many people consider their bedroom to be their oasis. It’s a quiet, private space meant for relaxation. This space really is a good one for creating an escape. However, if you share a bedroom or prefer not to use this room for some other reason, there are definitely ways to make other places in your abode work. First and foremost, you will want to pick a room that offers privacy. If your family congregates in the kitchen, this probably isn’t the best place for a private retreat. It’s also good if the spot offers quiet and calming surroundings. You can always clear out the physical clutter, but if you hate the carpet or the wall color, you may wish to go with some other space. A room with a door and that offers various lighting options are also some things to consider when choosing your retreat.

What to Include

Your calm space should be personalized and unique to you. However, there are some common characteristics to consider when customizing your room. As noted, lighting matters. Bright overhead lights can be too much for relaxing. Be sure to have a lamp, floor lights, or candles available.

Aromatherapy is a nice touch for helping to release mental overwhelm. Scented candles, a reed diffuser, or room spray are recommended, unless you’re especially sensitive to smells. Soft textures can add a calming element, so you might pick up a plush area rug to sit on or opulent bedding and some cushy throw pillows. Finally, be sure to add touches that are special and meaningful to you and your sensibilities. Perhaps a nice desk and chair are something that is important to you so that you can do your writing. If you’re a tea lover, you could set up a cart with a hot plate and an assortment of fine teas. The possibilities truly are endless.

Creating your own calm space can provide you with more than an escape. It can give you the peace of mind, leading you to be refreshed and renewed to face each day.

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Creating Inner Calm Through Meditation

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Today, I’d like to introduce you to a practice that is known to tame the overwhelm of your mind. Meditation can do just that, and it offers numerous benefits for your brain and your overall well-being. Let’s take a look.

About Meditation

Meditation is a practice in which you work to still the mind and to concentrate only on the present moment. It can take a number of forms such as guided imagery, mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, and more. No matter which form it takes, the main point of such exercises is to focus attention, eliminating distractions and intrusive thoughts. This practice has been in use by various cultures for thousands of years, which is proof to me that it is effective and useful. Some cultures consider meditation to be a part of their religion, and it can be a very spiritual activity in general. These days, people usually meditate in an attempt to overcome the stress and anxiety associated with the modern world. It has the power to lead to a tranquil state and overall improved well-being when done regularly.

Benefits of Meditation

Meditation offers a wide range of benefits. Many of these are directly related to the practitioner’s state of mind, but the practice can also improve physical health. The effects are long-lasting. You’ll find yourself feeling calmer and noting improvements in your physical well-being long after your meditation session ends. Meditation helps to diminish the mental overload that can overwhelm you, leading to less stress. This renewed state can often provide you with clarity when it comes to the issues you face throughout your life. Health benefits of meditation include decreased depression symptoms, lessened anxiety, reduction in chronic pain, improved sleep, and less frequent tension headaches, among others.

A Simple Breathing Meditation

While there are a number of different kinds of mediations, one of the easiest to start with is a simple breathing exercise. Controlled breathing is a part of many meditative practices. It can help you to gain focus and to “blow away” stress. Find a quiet space with a comfortable chair. Sit up straight, with your feet flat on the floor. You could also take a seated position on a floor pillow if you prefer. Begin by inhaling deeply, pushing your stomach muscles, or diaphragm, outward. Inhale slowly, allowing your stomach to return to its resting position. Continue this until you find a comfortable rhythm. Try to push all thoughts out of your mind, but don’t worry too much if intrusive ideas sneak in. Five minutes is usually long enough to gain the benefits, but your session can be as long as is comfortable when starting out.

Meditation is a practice that can provide tremendous calming benefits. It’s easy to do and is especially effective when done regularly. Give it a try to see how meditating works for you.

 

Recommended Resources

There are a few specific recommendations for you:

  1. The app called HeadSpace will help you to meditate mindfully. They provide sessions of guided meditations which are easy to follow. Simply download it on your iPhone or Android device, go ahead, and unplug from the world for a few moments!
  2. Flow State Training Program by C. Wilson Meloncelli. This is an Ancient forgotten art of breathing, now backed by in-depth Scientific studies has catapulted elite athletes’ performance levels by 300% – 500% while simultaneously boosting testosterone levels, brain function, improving recovery time, curing anxiety, fatigue, sleep problems, respiratory conditions, controlling weight gain issues. AND hacking you into the optimal performance state of mind…the flow state. Which can talk very quickly and only need to be practised 5 mins a day to reap the rewards.
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Clutter Causes Overwhelm and Stress. Here’s How You Can Deal With It.

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One of the biggest causes of stress in our lives is actually clutter. Seeing piles of clothes, unopened junk mail, loads of laundry, a messy desk, and other disarray really causes most people to feel anxious and overwhelmed, sometimes even depressed. It’s hard to achieve a sense of calm when there’s chaos all around, in the form of physical eyesores or the insidious kind that attacks your mind. That’s why it’s important to corral the clutter in your life. Taking steps to get control of the disorder is the start of creating calm. Read on, and I’ll tell you more about that.

Clutter and Stress

Each person’s definition of clutter is different. We all have our comfort level when it comes to the amount of stuff we want to have around us and to enter our lives. However, it’s when you begin to have a negative reaction to all of this input that it becomes a problem. At this individualized and personal point, you’re dealing with clutter. Usually, this breaking point arrives because your life is affected due to the amount of disarray you’re facing. Whether you’re feeling closed in and agitated or you’re physically constrained by the mess, you have a problem that needs to be addressed.

Benefits of Clutter Control

There are loads of good things that come from controlling the clutter in your world. You’ll likely feel an increased sense of energy because you’ll spend less time looking for things you’ve misplaced and will no longer feel as overwhelmed emotionally by your stuff. This can lead to greater productivity and getting more done. It’s even been shown that folks begin to make improvements in other areas of their lives such as diet and exercise once the “weight” of excess clutter is lifted from them. Taking action in this one aspect of your life can have tremendous impact on other areas. Finally, you’ll be much closer to achieving the calm you seek once you start to pare things down.

How to Get Started

The hardest part of ridding your life of clutter is getting started. This is especially true if you’ve lived in chaos for a long time. The good news is that this problem is relatively easy to tackle once you overcome your initial resistance. The best place to start is the one that is causing you the most stress. For example, if coming home to your messy living room makes the idea of relaxing impossible; begin to clear things out in that room. Having a place to unwind at the end of the day might just be the catalyst you need to motivate you toward clearing out other cluttered places. It’s also a good idea to enlist help in order to make the process more manageable and less overwhelming. Have your family or roommate pitch in or consider hiring a professional organizer if you live alone. Finally, get rid of anything you honestly don’t use and find a “home” for everything else. When you cut down on the amount of stuff and put things in their place, you’ll find life becomes a whole lot less hectic.

These are just a handful of suggestions for minimizing the clutter. Now that you understand the impact clutter can have on your stress levels, you can start to make some changes of your own.

Physical vs. Mental Clutter

Clutter can come in many forms. For simplicity’s sake, I’d like to break it down into two main types. These are physical and mental. Each has a heavy impact on your stress levels. They both are likely to play a role in keeping you from creating calm in your life. Therefore, I think it’s important to take a look at each type, definite it, and examine ways both can negatively affect you.

Physical Clutter

Physical clutter is easy to understand. This is the kind of mess you can see. It’s the piles of clothing, papers, dishes, and more that are strewn around your home or office. It’s the overabundance of things you’ve been holding onto for years because they’re sentimental or you might use them one day. Physical clutter can even be the many tabs you keep open in your computer browser or the tons of media you consume each day. These things can be seen. They consume large amounts of your resources such as time, space, and money.

Mental Clutter

Mental clutter isn’t as simple to define. It involves the overload of information, along with nagging emotional issues, that overwhelm your mind. This type of internal congestion can consist of things such as your never-ending to-do list, negative internal dialogue, relationship demands, old grudges, or habits that don’t serve you. The source of such mess usually lies in emotions like fear, regret, worry, guilt, or shame. Identifying the types of mental issues that are cluttering your brain can lead to purging yourself of them.

Effects of Clutter

Ridding yourself of clutter, both physical and mental, can truly increase your feelings of happiness and calm. It can lead to less stress and overall greater well-being. The negative effects of too much clutter are astounding. Decreased mental health is one of the biggest issues to come of surrounding yourself with all sorts of clutter. Studies show that mental hygiene is improved when clutter is kept under control, both in the home and in the workplace. Too much physical clutter impairs visual processing. It can be incredibly distracting to see lots of piles and messes in your surroundings, leading you to miss cues regarding people’s emotions and other important information. Your cognition and clarity of mind are adversely affected by excess mental clutter. You simply can’t think straight when you’ve got a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions swirling around in your head.

This is merely an overview of the ramifications that come from physical and mental clutter. However, the information above should give you some insight into how important it can be to clean things up in both your physical world and within your mind. Doing so can lead to tremendous benefits within your world, including more of the elusive calm you’ve been seeking.

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Why It’s More Important Than Ever To Find Calm In Today’s World

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You may have heard of the quote by Dalai Lama which goes, “Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health”. But how many of you are actually struggling to find calm in today’s world?

You see, living a calmer life is possible. Today’s world is more hectic by nature. With the constant blips and bleeps of electronic devices, everything seems to be moving faster. However, the basic resources for creating serenity remain the same. Learning just a few tips and tools can help you gain control of the chaos that seems to constantly surround you.

However, it will not be easy. After all, you have a lot of obligations. There are tons of people, tasks, deadlines, and more clamouring for your attention. It can be tough to tune out all of the distractions and to focus on one thing at a time. Furthermore, all of that extra noise really adds to your stress levels over time.

One of the biggest reasons for our stress is that there are disarray and discord throughout our lives, along with the pressing obligations weighing on our shoulders. It can all become too much to bear. During this challenge, I’ll walk you through the various areas of your life and show you ways you can take charge of the never-ending pandemonium that seems to confront you on a daily basis.

We’ll start with clutter. Whether it’s at home, on the job, or in your mind, clutter is a huge obstacle to calm. Technology can add to feeling hyped-up. The barrage of smartphone alerts and ever-present media can have you on-edge and out-of-sorts. Your immediate surroundings also play a big role in how you feel at any one moment. When all you see is mess and disorganization, it’s bound to affect you in a negative way.

In addition to showing you the ways in which your life can be consumed by chaos, many of which you may never have suspected, I’ll share with you concrete methods for addressing them. You’ll discover tools for taking control of your life’s disarray, no matter what the source. Journaling, meditation, morning routines, streamlining, organization, and other techniques are just the beginning of taking back your life and creating calm.

While life can seem like a free-for-all sometimes, it truly doesn’t have to. Understanding what leads to the chaos and learning simple strategies to deal with these sources can go far toward creating a calmer world, at least in your little corner of it. Join me for a journey that I feel confident will lead to great things for you. I’m happy and honoured to have you along with me. Let’s get started and look forward to the next post!

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What The World Needs…

True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing. The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.
― Seneca

What the world needs now is more mindfulness

Even an ounce of it will make a great impact…

Every second, every minute, we are continually being bombarded by the negativity spread across various sources of media. Our conditioned response is to worry incessantly, to allow all these news to shape our thoughts and actions, which eventually depletes us of our energy.

We have truly forgotten what is it like to live consciously. To be present in the moment, and enjoy every single second of our life. To better relate, we have become so accustomed to living life on a day to day basis, without realizing that we are in a state of unconscious living. And that is truly dangerous…

How then can we transcend this ‘trance-like’ state? The answer is presented to you right from the beginning. Mindfulness.

You are in control of your thoughts. You have the power to go against what is called the ‘inertia of life’. However, YOU have to take action and make the effort to practice mindfulness. Pay attention to what is happening and maintain a moment-by-moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and the surrounding environment.

By being mindful we are conscious and in the present moment. As you begin to practice it, you will experience everyday actions in a completely new way. However, being mindful isn’t all quick and easy. It doesn’t come naturally to us, so it requires a lot of practice. A common misconception about mindfulness is that it is a quick-fix to any problems, be it depression or anxiety etc. To a certain extent, yes, but I wouldn’t call it a fix. Instead, it is a coping mechanism to the magnitude of these problems.

There are many ‘rituals’ you can partake in order to further enhance your practice of mindfulness. The method I use is a 7-Minute Mindfulness Method that allows me to sink into relaxation quickly. The results are astounding and I will like to invite you to try it out.

 

 

Author: Maria H. Liz

Published by: Inspiyration

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