“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes, your smile can be the source of your joy.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Did you know that this spiritual reflection on human nature by Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh is also proven by research? Heather C. Lunch (Texas A&M University), Nicholas A. Coles and Jeff […]
When life throws you bad news the pessimist will take it as them at fault and them to blame. They assume bad news will ruin everything and act as if it will last forever. On the other hand, the optimist will take bad news and look for the good in the situation, make the most […]
I’m sure you’re all familiar with the concept of journaling; it’s simple, you grab a journal and jot down goals, reflect on your day, draw.. typically anything goes. However, new research on journal writing therapy demonstrates that curating what to write in your journal can directly improve your mental health. “Whether you’re keeping a […]
It may look and feel a little funny, but Nadi Shodhan Pranayama, as demonstrated in our class Alternate Nostril Breathing, can provide you with an array of health benefits. Nadi Shodhan Pranayama, which translates to “subtle energy clearing breathing technique” in Sanskrit, is a form of yogic breathing which originated in ancient India. The technique […]
Having close friends is an obvious plus but did you know they may help you live longer? There are many emotional advantages to having strong social relationships with others and scientists have begun diving deeper into their long term effects. Some of the advantages that have been studied are… Intimacy Social integration or sense of belonging Opportunity […]
Why do some people seem happier than others? Are some people happy because good things happen to them, or do good things happen to them because they’re happy? – Happiness: The Science Behind your Smile What is happiness? Happiness to some can feel attainable, but to others it can often feel fleeting. We have a tendency […]
“ONCE YOU REPLACE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS WITH POSITIVE ONES, YOU’LL START HAVING POSITIVE RESULTS.” – WILLIE NELSON We all have negative thoughts, but how you choose to deal with them has been proven to be crucial to your success. Finding ways to deal with these negative thoughts and self-destructive mental loops is imperative to […]
Everyone has been hit with a migraine and everyone hates getting hit with that excruciating pain. The pain goes through your temples and you start to feel like you’re getting slammed in the head by a jackhammer. It makes it hard to do day to day activities. It’s a huge distraction. With all that, now you feel like […]