Better Self
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Journaling- A Connection with your Soul
Journaling is a way to connect with your Soul especially during trying times. Some people could journal daily but for me, it will be usually when I am feeling depressed and down. So the fewer entries in my journal, it will be a sign of things are going well for me. By journaling, I can sense the connection with my soul where I spill my emotions and have a conversation with my soul. You will usually feel better after an intimate journaling experience. It is also a time to set new year resolutions or life goals so u are able to reflect on your aspirations in the future. If things…
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5 Ways to Clear Your Thoughts and Find Peace
This is an excellent book by Haemin Sunim and he suggested 5 ways to clear your Thoughts and find Peace. Looking at beautiful scenery and smile; Close your eyes and breathe deeply 10 times; Listen to Music with your eyes closed; Enjoy walking without a destination in mind; Shift your attention to your body, focusing on how your shoulders and back feel. Source: The Living Notes- Sunset view to be thankful There are many nuggets of wisdom for the soul and bring you back to a zen state. At times, there is no use overthinking what we cannot control, so learn to let it go as emotions are just fleeting…
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Wim Hof Method ( Highly Recommended)
I have chanced upon the Wim Hof method. I do find it useful in calming my thoughts especially after a yoga session in the morning. The method mainly encompasses 2 activities namely, breathing and cold shower therapy. So cold therapy basically means a cold shower which I will take after my morning workout/Yoga session. After which, I will find a comfortable spot and lie down and do the breathing exercises- you could be in a seating position and any postures that make you at ease. For the breathing exercise, it is relatively simple, you just have to take 30 deep breathing cycles and after which you will hold your breath…
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Healthy Body Equates Good Mind and Soul
Given the fragility of life, where we won’t even know what to expect for the near term, especially so when you are in the state of a crisis. The nadir of sadness could only amplify our desire for a sane and peaceful mind with a calm soul to deal with the numerous curve balls thrown towards us. As always, meditation and workouts are in my opinion the best natural remedies to nurse our soul and body to a healthy state. Being positive to move our life forward is paramount and we should bravely meet the obstacles that come our way with our best efforts. Therefore, we need not only a…
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4-7-8 Breathing Stress Relief
Recently, I have been to a course and chance upon a therapist, she was sharing methods of relieving stress during our lunch break conversation. The 4-7-8 breathing technique came into the picture. I think it is insightful as I usually just use normal breath meditation as my main meditation tool. 4-7-8 breathing technique basically works this way- you inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds and finally exhale for 8 seconds. My therapist friend suggests doing 10 sets when you are at your desk and feel drained out. It would work wonders as we are forced to concentrate on our breath and the present; it will let…
