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February 15, 2023
12 Everyday Mindfulness Activities For Greater Awareness
If there is one single practice that can make you truly happy and alive, it will be mindfulness. And mindfulness activities are the only activities that can knock you out of autopilot mode and bring you back to your spiritual essence.
The good news is that you don’t need to become a mystic or meditate for hours to experience the magic of mindfulness. You can practice it without compromising your modern lifestyle or social life. Here are the essential activities to incorporate into your day:
What Is Cognitive Empathy and How Does It Work?
For some, “walking a mile in one’s shoes” is more than just a figure of speech. They can put themselves in your shoes. This superpower has a name: cognitive empathy.
It’s the ability to understand what others are feeling and thinking, and you can cultivate this ability at any age.
If you’re ready to flex your cognitive empathy muscles, here’s what you need to know about this invaluable skill:
What Is Cognitive Empathy?Is Empathy a Cognitive Skill?Do Psychopaths Have Cognitive ...February 14, 2023
The Evolution of Brainpower: Key Theories of Intelligence Explained
Scientists have been studying the brain for hundreds of years, and they’ve only scratched the surface. We’ve yet to figure out what this remarkable mass of advanced biological material is capable of.
Different psychologists have proposed competing theories of intelligence over the years. These theories have proven useful in our understanding of the brain.
Explore what the key theories of intelligence are and what scientists and psychologists have to say about the topic:
What Are the Th...Learn to Master ChatGPT in Just 3 Days with Mindvalley
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February 13, 2023
Fight Languages: How It Can Help You Navigate Conflicts
Let’s face it, conflicts are bound to happen. Screaming obscenities, name-calling, and walking away in a huff—these are some of the less extreme ways we deal with heated situations, better known as “fight languages.”
As you may know, nothing good comes from uncontrolled anger. It only leaves you feeling more stressed, more irritated, more resentful, and—no surprise here—more disconnected from those you love. And where does that leave you? Probably at the corner of Relationships-No-More Stree...
February 11, 2023
Breaking Free From Negative Thinking: 5 Powerful Techniques From Mindvalley Trainers
Negative thinking can take many forms and affect your day-to-day routine in different ways. It’s neither easy, nor pleasant when there’s a constant beratement of “no” and “why would you do this?” from the voice in your head.
Granted, bad days happen, and having unwanted thoughts here and there is normal. But what should you do when the negative chatter in your mind becomes overwhelming?
There are a few things you can learn about:
Negative Thinking PatternsWhat Causes Negative Thin...Become a Master Communicator With Interpersonal vs. Intrapersonal Skills
The interpersonal vs. intrapersonal skills debate is widespread. Is it better to possess interpersonal communication skills or intrapersonal perception?
Developing your interpersonal vs. intrapersonal people skills will help you in the long run. They turn you into a more effective communicator, enhance your problem-solving abilities, and develop your empathy, introspection, and self-awareness.
So, which of the two sets is more advantageous? Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of it:
Interp...5 Tips to Turn Your Inner Critic Into Your Own Best Friend
How do you talk to yourself? Are you your own worst inner critic or your best friend? And would you ever talk to someone else the way you speak to yourself about yourself?
These are all powerful questions to give you some insight.
We often put so much effort into trying to make everyone else like us. But the truth is, our efforts won’t make the slightest difference unless we change the way we feel about ourselves.
“Don’t be your own worst critic,” advises Marisa Peer, pioneering exper...
February 9, 2023
17 Meditation Terms to Unlock Your Inner Wisdom
Meditation can be a bit of a labyrinth. With all its meditation terms and mystical lingo, it can be challenging for a beginner to fully understand the practice.
However, having a clear understanding of meditation words is crucial to getting the most out of this powerful spiritual tool. Here are the most commonly used terms to help you learn this foreign language:
1. Meditation
2. Guided Meditations
3. Mindfulness
4. Breathwork
5. Visualization
6. Creative Visualization
7. Mental Screen
8. Center...
February 7, 2023
3 Effective Communication Skills to Increase Your Confidence
Effective communication skills allow you to relate with others on an interpersonal level. But oftentimes, we tend to run into trouble when our lines of communication get crossed.
Misunderstandings arise as a result of miscommunications. Before you know it, a harmless disagreement turns into all-out “he said she said” warfare.
Wouldn’t it be better if we could navigate around the dangerous pitfalls of poor communication and just say what we mean?
Here’s what you need to know about effect...
