How to get the most out of online therapy
Online therapy presents itself as an extremely convenient way for anyone to get help for mental health issues. And it can be – but only if you get the most out of it. You see, this type of mental health…
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What does “right effort” look like when you are trying to change your life
When most people decide to change their lives, they do so with force. They set ambitious goals, create complex systems, and jump into a new plan with an intensity that at the moment seems like proof of their seriousness. Then…
The difference between being mindful and simply trying to stay positive
On the surface, mindfulness and positive thinking may look like the same project. Both seem to be about well-being. Both receive recommendations from the same wellness accounts. Both appear in the same self-help sections of the bookstore. But they do…
What emotional maturity often looks like in everyday relationships
Emotional maturity is one of those things that you instantly recognize in someone else but have a hard time pinpointing. It’s not about being stoic. It’s not about never getting upset. And it’s definitely not about having all the answers.…
Seven strengths for an uncertain world
I remember standing in my kitchen one morning, tempted to check my phone to see what was going on in the world before I had even made my first cup of tea. Sad news, three urgent emails and a text…
Meditation to calm the mind and body for sleep
If you’re feeling restless before bed or in the middle of the night, try this long-lasting practice to calm your busy thoughts and relieve tension in your body. There are so many reasons why we have trouble falling asleep and…
The life you want is built in ordinary moments
Every morning, before anyone else wakes up, there is a moment where I sit with a cup of strong black coffee and do nothing. No phone. There is no agenda. Just the warmth of the mug, the bitterness of the…
The hidden cost of permanent employment — and how to get out of it
No one wakes up and decides to ruin their life by being busy. It happens gradually as the water rises. You say yes to another. You check your email before bed. You are having lunch at your desk. You start…
How AI Companion can help between desire and fulfillment
Most people who care about personal growth already know what they want to change. It’s harder to talk about the quiet gap between wanting something and actually doing it, day after day, when no one is watching. This gap has…
what the practice is really about
If you ask most people why they meditate or why they are thinking about starting, the answer is: to feel less stressed. This is a very good reason. Meditation can help with stress. The research on this is solid. But…
