Would you rather spend a year in prison or stay in prison until you finish a Rubik’s cube? The Rubix’s Cube was invented by Hungarian design teacher and puzzle enthusiast Erno Rubik in 1974. Rubik purposefully set out to design… read more
Mind Matters
Let the Calm Wash Over You: How Water Can Soothe
One of the most relaxing moments of the year for me is when I finally sink into my beach chair on my beloved lifetime vacation spot on Marco Island. The sight and sound of the waves crashing against the shore… read more
Is Intrinsic Motivation The Key to Success?
Why does it seem that some people can get up and run every morning, consistently select the healthier lunch option or create other daily healthy habits, while it’s a struggle for others? The answer all lies in the mindset. Intrinsic… read more
Can Practicing Mindfulness Make Me Healthier?
Mindfulness has become a buzz word in the last several years but what does it actually mean and can anyone do it? According to Mindful.org, mindfulness is “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are… read more
Why Are We Negative?
“I will never be good enough. I can’t. My life stinks...” Chances are, you’ve probably uttered something to this effect to yourself at one point in your life. It's not just unkind, it's psychological — and it's known as negativity… read more
What Is Manifestation
The term “manifesting” seems to pop up everywhere these days. What is it, how is it done and does it even work? Psychology Today defines manifestation as “turning an idea into reality.” Practically speaking, it’s the practice of using our… read more
Discover the Social Benefits of Meditation
If meditation is typically a solitary, internal practice, how can it improve our relationships with others? Meditation helps us make peace with the world because it gives us space to let our true selves emerge — the part we do… read more
Learn More About Phobias and How They Affect Us
Everyone has something that makes their skin crawl or their knees a little weak — something that makes their eyes widen and their mouths let out an ever-so-piercing shriek. Whether it is heights, spiders or monsters under the bed, fears… read more
Sleeping with Teddy: Is it OK to sleep with a stuffed animal into adulthood?
As children, most of us had that one special item we loved to snuggle. A soft blanket, a stuffed animal or a comfortable pillow might have made us feel safe, calm or comforted. But as we got older, these once… read more
What floating can do for your mind
Clearing the mind is said to have positive effects on your well-being. Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a process where relaxation and meditation is performed in an environment isolated from sight and sound. The floatation form of this therapy,… read more
