The 3 Meditation States: Samādhi, Sati, and Bodhi

The 3 Meditation States: Samādhi, Sati, and Bodhi

What is meditation? What are the three meditation states everyone should experience? According to The Mind Illuminated, there are three meditation states that will help you stay in the moment: concentration, mindfulness, and enlightenment. Each state has unique benefits that anyone can take advantage of. Let’s look at these states below and how to achieve them.

How to Figure Out Who You Want to Be: Naming Your True Desires

How to Figure Out Who You Want to Be: Naming Your True Desires

Do you tend to keep doing the same thing without a good reason for it? Which work tasks do you truly enjoy? What skills does your future self have? In Think Big, behavioral science expert Grace Lordan addresses the fact that many people fail to transform their lives despite a desire to do so. She acknowledges that achieving big goals takes a few years and provides practical advice for making the journey toward your ideal self. Read more to discover how to figure out who you want to be—the first step on that journey.

How Technology Impacts Society: A Forecast for the 21st Century

How Technology Impacts Society: A Forecast for the 21st Century

What advantages do small businesses and individuals have over large companies? What’s the future of warfare? How might virtual assistants be weaponized? In The Sovereign Individual, James Davidson and William Rees-Mogg explain how technology impacts society. Writing in the 1990s, they contend that circumstances and technological developments have always shaped society and will continue to do so. Read more to learn about the ways technology influences civilization, including some of Davidson and Rees-Mogg’s predictions for the 21st century.

Injectable Weight-Loss Drugs: Should You Consider Them?

Injectable Weight-Loss Drugs: Should You Consider Them?

What are injectable weight-loss drugs? Should you try them to lose weight? What are the pros and cons? Americans have been gaining weight for a half-century despite tracking their food, changing their lifestyle, working out, and avoiding carbs. For millions, few easy options existed—until the arrival of injectable weight-loss drugs, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Read on to learn about injectable weight-loss drugs, including the pros and cons of using them.

The Importance of Routines for Children: Benefits & Strategies

The Importance of Routines for Children: Benefits & Strategies

Why are routines important for children? How can you get kids to establish them and stick to them? Clinical psychologist Thomas W. Phelan suggests routines as an effective strategy for helping kids get things done. Setting up routines takes time and effort. But, his routine-building tips foster self-sufficiency and responsibility in kids so that, over time, kids do more and more. Continue reading to learn the importance of routines for children and how to make them a reality in your home.

How to Become the Person You Want to Be: 4 Steps to a New You

How to Become the Person You Want to Be: 4 Steps to a New You

Do you like to imagine yourself as different in some way? What if you could create and travel a path toward your ideal self? In Think Big, behavioral science expert Grace Lordan argues that most of us fail to transform our lives because we try to change too much too quickly. Instead, we must set a big goal, acknowledge that achieving it will take a few years, and then take the regular, small steps necessary to achieve it. Continue reading to learn how to become the person you want to be.

Meditation Tips for Beginners (No Matter What Religion You Are)

Meditation Tips for Beginners (No Matter What Religion You Are)

Do you want to try meditation but don’t know where to start? Did you know you don’t need to practice religion to meditate? Meditation comes in many shapes and forms. Whether you’re Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, or practice no religion at all, you can reap the benefits of meditation. Here are three meditation tips for beginners to help you get started.

The Best Daily Routine for Success & Reaching Goals

The Best Daily Routine for Success & Reaching Goals

What is the best daily routine for success? How can a routine keep you motivated? In The Motivation Myth, Jeff Haden urges you to create a program that will lead you straight to success. A crucial part of this program is a daily routine that makes it easier for you to make choices and manage your time. Continue reading to learn how to create an everyday routine to help you reach your goals.

The Cycle of Motivation: Repetition + Feedback = Success

The Cycle of Motivation: Repetition + Feedback = Success

How do you create a cycle of motivation? Why is repetition helpful for encouragement? According to Jeff Haden’s book The Motivation Myth, motivation is the momentum that keeps your program of improvement moving forward through a repeating, self-energizing cycle. He further talks about how that cycle works and how it provides you with steady feedback. Let’s look at how to create a cycle of motivation to keep the momentum going.