positive psychology

5 Positive Thinking Meditations For Positive Thoughts All Day

August 8, 2019
Personal Mastery

If you want to start a habit of positive thinking, meditation is an absolute must. You can use meditation for positive thoughts all day long. And it works significantly better than other positive thinking exercises. I’m sure you know what it’s like. You try to think positive all the time, yet you still experience negative and painful thoughts. [Here are some ways to stop negative thoughts] The good news is this: The more you practice positive thinking exercises, the more your mind will produce positive thoughts, and the less you will experience negative thoughts. There are many different types of…

You Should Probably Try These Meditations For Self Actualization Today

January 16, 2019
Personal Mastery / Uncategorized

If you want to reach your highest self, I've got five meditations for self actualization that will help you to get there. The term “self actualization” was coined by psychologist Abraham Maslow in the 1950s. It means to achieve fulfilment of our highest needs. Fulfilling these needs, Maslow said, leads an individual to achieve their ultimate purpose, to self realisation. [1] When you achieve self actualization you will essentially achieve your purpose in life. But how do you get there? There are five meditations for self actualization that can help you to get there. I'll share the meditations below (you might…

When You Combine Meditation With CBT You’ll Be Stunned By Results

March 26, 2018
Mind & Emotions

Meditation and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) are two highly popular exercises among the spiritually awakened and the scientifically educated. Good news is this: When you combine meditation with CBT you get some seriously mind-blowing effects. We’ll get to that inn a second. First, let’s look at what CBT and meditation are, and why if you’re into mental fitness, you seriously need to start doing both. What are CBT and Meditation? Two Sides of The Same Coin Both meditation and CBT are ways of training the mind. With meditation and CBT we train the mind to be more relaxed, more productive,…

Science Reveals Amazing Importance Of Compassion In Life

February 25, 2018
Mind & Emotions

How important are compassion and kindness? Human compassion and human kindness are two of the most important things in the world. As the Dalai Lama quote goes: “We can live without religion. We cannot live without human compassion”. Random acts of kindness and compassion are the most enjoyable things in the world. That's one reason why Buddhist monks have a meditation technique for compassion that they do every single day. But you don't need to be Buddhist or even spiritual to understand the importance of compassion in life. Just the look on a stranger’s face when you do something amazingly…

You Seriously Must Try These Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises [Mindfulness CBT]

February 18, 2018
Mind & Emotions

Do you use mindfulness CBT exercises? Mindfulness CBT exercises (Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exercises) are effective ways of stopping negative thinking and changing our beliefs. As a meditation teacher [read my guide to 31 meditation techniques], I am always on the lookout for alternative, complimentary ways to train the mind. And mindfulness CBT exercises are a great way to do that. But here's a key point: CBT exercises aren't just about "therapy". If your mind is already healthy you can use mindfulness CBT exercises to make it even stronger. In fact, mindfulness CBT exercises are one of my absolute favorite…

Why Is Hope Important In Life?

January 3, 2018
Mind & Emotions

Hope is one of the most important mental traits in life. Without doubt, it is one of the most important traits of positive people. According to 20 years of scientific research conducted by positive psychology founder Martin Seligman, hope reduces feelings of helplessness, boosts happiness, reduces stress, and improves our quality of life [1] Hopeful people are able to face even the most negative times with a positive attitude. And because of the many health benefits of optimism, hope significantly improves our mental health. In a moment I'll share some amazing research that pinpoint the importance and benefits of…

Science has proven that spirituality is very important in life. Indeed, spirituality is so important that it affects your health, psychology, happiness, and many other aspects of your life.

New Insight Reveals Important Benefits Of Spirituality On Your Life

February 15, 2017
Mind & Emotions

New insights reveal that there is a staggering importance of spirituality in our lives. There are incredible benefits of spirituality for those who maintain a spiritual practice and a spiritual mindset [read: how to be a spiritual person] As spiritual people we are happier. We are healthier. We have better perspectives. We are more enlightened. And we are likely to live longer. But it goes further than that. It's been shown that there are even benefits of spirituality for serious issues like fighting diseases and overcoming depression. From neuroscience to positive psychology, scientists have proven time and again that there are massive…

A woman opening the curtains in the morning. Practicing morning meditation is like opening the curtains to a brighter day.

How To Wake Up Positive And Happy [15 Ways]

February 12, 2017
Mind & Emotions

When you know how to wake up positive and happy you set yourself up for a great day. One of my personal favorite ways to wake up positive is with meditation. There's is nothing quite like a positive morning meditation to start the day happy and relaxed. Don't you love sitting outside in the garden doing a meditation technique or perhaps some mindful writing? Or perhaps you like to use yoga for positivity. Or perhaps you just love to snuggle your cat or dogs. Here are my top 15 ways how to wake up positive and happy. 15 ways how to…

10 Movies For Confidence That Are Scientifically Proven To Work

November 3, 2013
Mind & Emotions

Did you know you can watch movies for confidence? I used to suffer from self esteem issues so bad I locked myself in my room for five years and never spoke to anyone. Gaining self confidence is hard. Sometimes you just want to curl up into a ball and just watch movies all day. Thankfully, there are many excellent movies that help with confidence. So we can actually use the movies to feel good about ourselves. Here are the top 10 movies for self love and confidence. And remember, if you're a parent trying to give your kids confidence, you…