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Pteromerhanophobia, or fear of flying, affects many people around the world. Many complex factors trigger this fear. There is, for example, an obvious fear of crashing. Yet, this is just a small fraction of the overall fright. Being inside an airplane can also trigger claustrophobia and acrophobia (fear of heights). And, in this modern-day and […]

Stress isn’t just ‘that annoying feeling’ you get when things don’t go your way or you feel your life is not turning out the way you planned. It is quite possibly the single biggest threat to your physical health and mental wellbeing. But, many people believe it is simply an unavoidable by-product of modern life […]

Nowadays, science and thorough research have proven the many benefits of meditation. The more you meditate, the more you support your mental health and overall well-being. Not only does meditation help us relax, but also increases our focus, promotes quality sleep, boosts our motivation, and many other transformative perks. Of course, meditation can be though, […]

Wishing to unplug your mind from the outside world? Contrary to conventional wisdom, you don’t need to spend thousands on a spa retreat or a vacation. What you need is visualization. Through visualization or visual thinking, the mind creates a powerful image that will help you achieve deep relaxation. Scientific research reveals that the power of […]

When was the last time you felt stressed out? Perhaps before an important job interview. Maybe when taking care of your kids while doing house chores. Or, it could be that at this very moment your head is full of stressful and anxious thoughts. The good news is that you are not alone. Stress is […]

Ever found yourself wishing for a 3-week holiday after a busy day at work? Perhaps you’ve been stuck in a traffic jam before a medical appointment? Or, maybe you have been kept awake at midnight by a lively toddler. All these situations leave us yearning for a well-deserved rest. Yet, in this modern life, our […]

Motivational speaker, life coach and politician, Les Brown says: “You must see your goals clearly and specifically before you can set out for them. Hold them in your mind until they become second nature.” What exactly constitutes deep mental focus? Is it Zen-level singular focus, or is it the rather more achievable “almost asleep” state? […]

Holiday Blues Dealing with sadness and depression is hard enough throughout the year, but holidays tend to worsen the feelings. Studies show that holidays, especially Valentine’s Day, lead to a huge spike in feelings of loneliness, unhappiness, and depression. We are bombarded with advertisements and messages showing an idealized version of happiness, romance, and love. […]

Valentine’s Day is a time for romance, love, hope, and expectation. Humans have an almost universal need to love and be loved, and relationships bring great happiness to our lives. Conversely, the heartbreak associated with the end of relationships is one of the great sources of sorrow for many people. You need to give your […]

The average human attention span is anything between 8 seconds (really!) and 20 minutes. While 8 seconds is an attention span only slightly longer than that of a goldfish, and 20 minutes reflects the concentration span of those who use their sustained focus more regularly (think brain surgeons and Buddhist monks), all of us can learn […]

Spring may be just around the corner. Yet, for most of us, these last few weeks of winter are the hardest time of the year. The further north you are, the less sunlight there is. As this wasn’t enough, the chilly weather and the abundance of infections make you feel truly down and with zero […]

While most of us enjoy being part of Celebratory throngs of humanity, for a small percentage of people the very idea of being in a crowd is utterly terrifying. When this fear takes on phobic proportions, it is called enochlophobia. While this is a serious psychological condition that usually requires professional help, many people ‘only’ […]

The study of intuition, the ability to directly and immediately perceive a fact without resorting to the traditional act of reasoning through supportive evidence, is as old as human civilization itself. Yet, it remains one of the most misunderstood concepts around. Many people associate intuition with the caricature of the fairground fortune teller, sitting at […]

Stress is the number one cause of premature death in almost every country in the world. Studies have also shown a huge spike in deaths by heart attack and stroke following war or natural disasters, showing that high-stress situations can even cause sudden, unexpected death. Most of us may not have to worry about these […]

The National Women’s Month Celebration every March is part of the worldwide observance of International Women’s Day. In honor of this month, we would like to celebrate the amazing, incredible women everywhere who make the world a better place by meditating. Many women with incredibly successful (and stressful) careers know that meditation is the perfect […]