Everybody has the power of imagination. Your thoughts behold reality and your reality determines your destiny. As you dive deeper ... into the roots of law of attraction, you realize that your perception derives your genetic code, thereby controlling your life. No two witted people can see the world in the same way. Their perceptions can be accurate or inaccurate, authentic or unauthentic, thus it is more on target to say that belief controls biology. Your beliefs create your life. As it is said that: “You create everything that happens to you.” –Jack Canfield People who passionately long for their dreams are the ones who transform them into reality. If you choose to be happy, you amplify your happiness and vibrate at such a frequency that generates influence on the people around you with your happy aura. On the flip side, obsessing on the negative energies ultimately constructs sickness or a gloomy world for you. Your belief is the only thing that works on the inside and on the outside. Hence, it is suffice to say that you are not the victim of your genetics. You are responsible for what unfolds in your life. Read More
The deeper you think, the more you grow, awaken and explore. The raw thoughts popping in your mind are initially the words without soul that may not make much sense, ... but possess immense potential to be transformed into reality. Your thoughts mould into your actions. And with time and consistency, these actions can ultimately manifested as habits. The more actions you do, the more habits you develop, hence transforming your infrequent habits into frequent character. This character ultimately becomes your identity and helps you explore known and the unknown corners of your mystical glory i.e. your absolute destiny. And what is this destiny? It is life! Thus, the takeaway is that your journey begins with just a thought. It is your thoughts that manufacture your mentality and spirit of life, and subsequently define your journey in life. Think good to have a fortune that traces your eloquence and positivity in life. Remember that you have the power of potential. Your thoughts construct your destiny because and you become what you think. Read More
Stimuli of emergency provokes stress as a response to the body. With its 3F power ... (fear, fight, and flight), it produces adrenaline; a hormone released from the sympathetic system, increasing cortisol levels. Contrary to it, the parasympathetic nervous system has 2R power (rest and relax/digest). As far as nowadays the situation is concerned, there’s constant hustle and bustle everywhere that has transformed our acute stress to chronic stress. It reveals that modern stress is indulged into every activity from rising early in the morning up to hitting the hay at night. This unstoppable exposure to stress produces adrenaline excessively which in turn increases cortisol, LDL, blood sugar, blood pressure, heart rate and breathing levels. That is why top-selling drugs currently are that of antidepressant drugs. Following are the only solutions that lie in living a simple treasurable life. 1. Exercise daily for production of growth hormone. 2. Practice yoga and meditation. 3. Have a full-night sleep. 4. Take a low sugar diet. 5. Spend time with family and old friends 6. Offer prayers and read the translation of the Quran. 7. Get into activities for charity. 8. Play with kids to combat the stress. 9. Celebrate events. 10. Develop early-to-bed and early rising habit. 11. Apt for long walks. Besides opting for new habits, challenging negativity and nellies, setting goals and getting in a routine is equally important. We must stay happy and live green so that we do not come in the list of stress-culprits Read More
Forgetfulness is the major hurdle for the man of today. We learn, we perform tasks, we workout, but eventually we forget, sometimes the most important things. We put ... something somewhere and after a short span of time, we are again the victim of blunder headedness. As far as the term forgetfulness is concerned, a person can be a prey of it only in case of Alzheimer, or Dementia that usually occurs after 60 years of age. Before 60 years, there doesn’t exist a lapse of memory. Subsequently, the only cause of forgetfulness, or blunder headedness, is the lack of attention while working or performing multiple tasks at once without any interest. Moreover, it is often observed that while offering prayer, we lose attention mentally because of brainstorming. Remember! The proportionality of the two terms; work and attention, is directly correlated. Consciousness and attention are the two tools we can use to improve our memory. Besides, meditation also helps you to fix the memory disorders and build concentration. Thus, it is important to practice memory building exercises that build our focus and help us master our lifestyle with a wide array of blessings, consciousness and memory. Read More
The two fields, psychiatry and clinical psychology, are correlated with respect to mental health professions. While studying psychiatry, we come to know about its diverse perspectives. Psychiatrists... are medically trained doctors or physicians, who are done with their five years of med-schooling, and four years of residency (FCPS) or diploma. In fact, they treat patients with their psycho-pharmacological medicines. Patients pursue their 12-24 invariable sessions under kind supervision of psychiatrists. Contrary to it, clinical psychology is a study of human behavior, mind sciences and modalities of psychotherapy via analysis. A clinical psychologist diagnoses patients and implies talk-therapy. He researches and applies strategies on humanistic models and promotes awareness to lighten up the lives of patients with bright options to heal their mental illness. The basic tools for a clinical psychologist are autonomy, empowerment, and internal strength. Hence, the two professions are different but equally important in ensuring mental health, which is unfortunately, still a stigma, in the 21st century. Read More
An everyday-dose of self-motivation is a powerful tool to boost your morale. It helps you stand up whenever you fall down, or when the life circumstances disparage you. It ... begin the journey of healing. First comes first is the compromised lifestyle you are living. Hereby, your body is deprived of antidepressant foods. Your body needs an adequate amount of meals rich in selenium, complex carb, antioxidants, proteins, vitamin D, zinc and probiotics. Fish, walnuts, beans, whole foods, poultry, berries, onions, avocados, apples, tomatoes, salmon and oysters can help you in combating symptoms of depression. In contrast, alcohol, caffeine, saturated fats, processed foods, refined sugars and grains are definitely the worst culprits. Therefore, it is important to consume healthy foods. Moreover, it is vital to adapt yourself to the schedule of regular exercises, 7-8 hours of sleep and building contact with nature to maintain a healthy and soul. Read More
Alcoholism is a drinking issue, characterized by an uncontrollable desire to binge drink alcohol. Like other addictions, it has roots in early life relational problems and traumas. People are ... likely to become alcoholics if they cannot resist from strain, low self-esteem, depression or any other psychological problem. However, family history is another cause for alcoholism amongst people who have a parent or close relative who is an alcoholic or has been alcoholic for some reason. Alcoholics practice alcoholism as a primary obligation. An abundance of alcohol leads to hepatitis, cirrhosis, jaundice, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and cancer. While paying heed to its cure, alcoholics should be helped with following a withdrawal schedule with a number of days and times to drink. They should try to omit at least two days to abandon alcoholism. Such people are advised not to keep alcohol at home as it will limit them to its reach. Another key point is to keep oneself busy and be persistent in withdrawal of this urge. A good long term consistent therapy from a clinical psychologist would also work better as it would certainly heal emotional wounds. Read More
Dementia is a nervous disorder about memory impairment that leads to forgetfulness. There are seven stages of dementia varying from normal to very severe decline. It exhibits ... a group of symptoms that result in poor memory and cognitive functions. The other possible signs of dementia include short-term memory changes, confusion, feelings of apathy, changes in mood, difficulty in finding words, failing sense of direction and being repetitive. In addition to it, sleeping a lot is also a symptom in later stages. As a matter of fact, taste buds are diminished with age so people with dementia may like to have heavy or sweet treats. Highly processed food, refined carbs, sugary drinks, aspartame, alcohol and fish high in mercury are highly causative agents for this disease. Whereas, leafy green veggies, berries, nuts, omega 3, spices and seeds are helpful in fighting against it. Cheese can also lead to impaired memory. Lastly, people with dementia need to be physically active and avoid things like smoking, unhealthy foods, alcohol and smoking in order to get rid of the disease. Read More
It is necessary to keep your brain active, stimulated and growing. The more we engage... with brain, the more it functions efficiently. Just as it is said, “use it or lose it.” For instance, the more we use our body part the stronger it becomes. Just as the developed biceps of blacksmith. Similarly, it has been researched that lacking engagement of your brain for longer periods may contribute to Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease no matter how much you are carrying the strains of stress of your daily life. Reading is one of the healthiest activities one can benefit form. It is because books permit you to enjoy the process of a fruitful encounter with another world of your favorite genre as you develop a bond with the writing. These bits of information called knowledge can never be taken from you even if your heath and wealth has been stolen. To construe its importance, reading can assist you in building a vast vocabulary, boasting your power of memory, and building vivid concepts of the book. Moreover, doing puzzles, playing chess and engaging your brain in mental activities can also immensely help strengthen your neuron network and keep your mentally young and vibrant forever. Read More
Are you a prey to despair, anxiety or depression? Then this article is meant for you! Here you will come to learn about different ways to fight your depression and thus, ... begin the journey of healing. First comes first is the compromised lifestyle you are living. Hereby, your body is deprived of antidepressant foods. Your body needs an adequate amount of meals rich in selenium, complex carb, antioxidants, proteins, vitamin D, zinc and probiotics. Fish, walnuts, beans, whole foods, poultry, berries, onions, avocados, apples, tomatoes, salmon and oysters can help you in combating symptoms of depression. In contrast, alcohol, caffeine, saturated fats, processed foods, refined sugars and grains are definitely the worst culprits. Therefore, it is important to consume healthy foods. Moreover, it is vital to adapt yourself to the schedule of regular exercises, 7-8 hours of sleep and building contact with nature to maintain a healthy and soul. Read More
Brain, the supervisor of your body, always remains occupied with stuff. Still it seems too weird and bizarre that we are always occupied with something that belongs either to past or to future, but ... never to present. We get worried when have a glance on our past and a glimpse of our near future. The point to ponder is that how can you free yourself from this messy diffused mindset and enjoy the present? Certainly, there are different strategies to apt in this regard including lifestyle modifications, sound sleep, healthy diet, and of course, meditation. Meditation assists brain in mindfulness, and improves your focus and attention span in order to attain calmness and mental stability. Mindfulness meditation can be of various types including spiritual, focused, movement, mantra and transcendental meditation. One of the perks of this practice is that it does not demand a specific time and effort. You can meditate any time, however, it would be better to do it before breakfast. All you have to do is sit comfortably and make sure that there are not any distractions involving noise or any other mental activity. Close your eyes, bring your index finger in contact with thumb of the same hand, pay heed to the body movements in response to inhalation and exhalation, and observe the organs of your trunk or breath. This will end up giving short-term benefits to the nervous system and would lower your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, anxiety and stress. Additionally, meditation boosts your immunity, blood circulation, and feeling good factor. It does wonders in bringing soothing effect to your life and remains a highly recommended practice among the achievers of the world. Read More
Just like our physical health, mental fitness plays quite a significant part in our well-being. World could turn into a cringy place if it is not fed enough care.... What is considered more of a taboo can unfortunately, at times, plunge us into madness, depression or can even lead to agony of suicide. However, there are certain measures that can treat your panic or depressive episodes including exercise, meditation, staying hydrated, getting enough sunshine, getting fresh air, taking a cold shower, getting at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep, and lastly, engaging your mind to maximize your productivity. Similarly, the edibles for it may include anything that inclines the dopamine level (any-thing tasty and toothsome). Because the sweetness at the end becomes the only reliable source for take-it-easy-way. After all, you have to love yourself to be a warrior of light and kindness to this world. Thus, mental and emotional peace is immensely important for a person to find the passion and fulfill the meaning of his life, and make this world a better place. Read More
Concentration is a tool to build attention. While paying attention, man’s focus is somehow disrupted by several distractions and it can be anything ... like brainstorming, notifications on mobile, etc. Thus, to deal with distraction, one needs to exercise mindfulness in eating, meditation, attentive listening, reading slowly, memorizing stuff, etc. as these exercises are steadily going to empower your concentration. Additionally, train your mind in brainy games like sudoku, chess, etc. As you know, the brain needs special care through proper sleep, time with nature, music, and overall well-being. Likewise, your environment has a deep impact on your work. Try to create an environment that is in accordance with your work-type so that your brain is difficult to detract. Similarly, your diet is also your great assistant, therefore, you need to develop healthy eating habits. Thus, let your brain pay focus on by practicing these tips daily. Read More