Can't to a gym? Try making up by watching a funny movie. Research has found that repetitive mirthful laughter induces bodily responses that are similar to what you would get from moderate physical exercise. That means laughing makes you feel better, cuts your stress levels, boosts your immune system, lowers bad cholesterol and blood pressure, and
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Posted on 4 June, 2010
Deadlines are looming on the horizon and you still have tons of work to finish. What do you do? Does your mind begin to toy with all the possible dreadful consequences and set you on panic mode? Do you turn to binge eating, smoking or drinking to calm your nerves?
Rather than allowing stress and anxiety to run your life, pick up some useful
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Posted on 27 May, 2010
Feeling stuck in life? But you know what? More often than not, you're stuck not because you're untalented or less hardworking than your counterparts who seem to have it all. You're stuck most likely because of some innocent booby traps that are lying in your mind.
Over the course of our lives, we accumulate countless thought patterns often
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Posted on 14 May, 2010
What do you do when you're starving for something to eat in-between meals? For me, I'll start grabbing anything that's edible around me or in the fridge. Fully aware of my tendency to scavenge, I always make it a point to stock my refrigerator only with healthy snacks, so that when hunger pangs strike, I'll always have access to foods that aren't
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Posted on 8 May, 2010
After many months of hiatus, the Carnival of Healing is back on the Conscious Life!
This time around, ten brilliant bloggers shared their insights on some of life's most pressing questions. And you're likely to find one or more of your burning questions on happiness, love, money, weight and more answered below.
So without further delay, let
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Posted on 30 April, 2010
What is consciousness? In its essence, consciousness is a subtle energy field of pure potentiality where there is infinite possibility and creativity. Within consciousness, lies an informational field of feedback and awareness that gives us a sense of self. In other words, consciousness gives us the ability to observe, experience and be aware of
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Posted on 22 April, 2010
Do you worry constantly? Do you find yourself brooding over worst-case scenarios about your health, your job, or your family almost everyday?
Worrying itself isn't a bad thing if it motivates us to take actions and solve problems. But when you worry excessively and constantly immersing yourself in imaginary fears and doubts, worry can become
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Posted on 16 April, 2010
After creating my first guided relaxation video, a few readers responded saying they'd prefer a voice to guide them through the relaxation exercise, rather than having them to read and follow the on-screen instructions. There's also a feedback commenting that the length of the video is too short.
Firstly, I must thank all the people who have
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Posted on 8 April, 2010
I'm always curious to learn how other people live a long, fulfilling and healthy life. As I've previously wrote in Top 5 Myths about Aging, I believe that old age doesn't necessarily have to mean debilitating diseases and disability. By making the right lifestyle choices while you are still young, it's possible to prevent bad genes which may
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Posted on 1 April, 2010
