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A common myth about meditation is that it must be laborious and time consuming.  It is purported to require strenuous devotion and a lifetime of practice.

Now, certainly, there are monks and nuns who dedicate their entire lives to the practice of meditation.  Doing so, allows them to create a state and lifestyle of contemplation.

In recent research on the effects of Mindfulness Meditation, it was found that growth in key Read more

Have you always thought of your brain as rigid and “carved in stone”?

Not so.  Brain research continues to show that the brain is constantly changing in response to life experiences.   In addition, smart lifestyle choices help to change you brain for the better!

Recent brain studies have added even further to this picture of cheer.  Recent research has shown that it is possible to change your brain in positive ways at any age.

So, gone—once and for all—is that old, hackneyed excuse, “I’m too old to change!”

In the same way as weight training helps your muscles stay toned, those same physical exercises have been found to be beneficial for maintaining brain firmness.  In addition, mental and social activity has been found to further keep your brain from going flabby.  Just 20 minutes of the practice of  Mindfulness Meditation—a concentrated Read more

Are you searching for good things in your life?  There is a universal secret that can bring good things your way.  It is known as the Law of Attraction Success. Understanding the Principles behind this Law can bring you happiness, wealth, and physical well-being.  A few basic Principles of the Law of Attraction can help you on your way.

Principle #1:  Your thoughts become reality.  Thoughts are things!  Your thoughts are energy … just as the entire universe is energy.  As you ponder your reality—or simply let thoughts run through your mind—you shape your reality.  This is an example of the Law of Attraction—the Laws of Manifestation—in operation.  The energy you send out attracts like energy.  Then, the universe responds to your thoughts by returning that energy back to you.  Note well:  This principle operates with equal precision whether your thoughts are positive or negative.

Principle #2:  Foster thoughts—and their resultant feelings—of happiness, gratitude, and well-being.  This is a direct application of the Art of Allowing!  This will be more effective than were you to try to change every thought individually.  Besides, it is too difficult to monitor every one of the more than 60,000 thoughts you have every day.

Principle #3:  Feelings are important to the effectiveness of the Law of Attraction.  When you keep your feelings positive, you put yourself into the position to experience life as joyous and fulfilling.  Read more

To truly achieve the positive benefits of the Law of Attraction, you have to become aware of what you’re focusing your attention on.  Doing so is a matter of directing your mind in such a way that you notice where your attention is focused.

Are you focusing on what you want? Or, have you been focusing on what don’t want?

It is important for you to be clear about what you want.  Take the time to be clear about your desires and needs.

Do you have thoughts or beliefs that are contrary to what you want? Do you feel that you deserve it?  If you truly want something, but feel you don’t really deserve it, those thoughts will be translated into energy, and the Universe will activate those feelings.

Becoming aware of what you’re spending your energy on enables you to change it.  It puts the Power in your hands!  Becoming aware of what you’re spending your energy on allows you to focus all your thoughts on the things you really want.

And, since these are the things you really want, it’s time to create that focus right NOW!

Because our thought processes are constantly working, the Law of Attraction is constantly working as well. Many thoughts occur at a non-conscious level, so—unless you pay close attention to your mind—you may not be aware of the type of energy your thoughts create.

According to the Law of Attraction, if you want something enough and you truly believe it’s possible for you to have it, you can draw it to yourself.  Your thoughts are things … with the energy of Attraction attached to them!

However, the same is true for negative thoughts.

If you spend a lot of time thinking about things you don’t want or things you fear—and you believe it’s possible for you to experience them—it’s just as likely they’ll come your way. You can’t avoid unpleasant things by hoping they don’t happen.  You also cannot avoid unpleasant things by fearing that they will happen!

Your subconscious is literal.  Your subconscious mind responds to negative energy in the same way as it does to positive energy. It doesn’t know Read more

ScienceDaily (Mar. 4, 2010) — According to research from Purdue University, the saying “You’re only as old as you feel” seems to resonate especially with older adults.  According to the study’s lead investigator, “How old you are matters, but beyond that it’s your interpretation that has far-reaching implications for the process of aging.”

Doctoral student in sociology and gerontology, Markus H. Schafer continues to explain, “If you feel old beyond your own chronological years, you are probably going to experience a lot of the downsides that we associate with aging.  But if you are older and maintain a sense of being younger, then that gives you an edge in maintaining a lot of the abilities you prize.”

Schafer and co-author Tetyana P. Shippee, a Purdue graduate who is a research associate at Purdue’s Center on Aging and the Life Course, compared people’s chronological age and their subjective age to determine which one has a greater influence on cognitive abilities during older adulthood. Nearly 500 people ages 55-74 were surveyed Read more

ScienceDaily (Jan. 29, 2010) — Researchers at New York University found that our memories are intensified during intervals of rest while we are awake. These findings appear in the latest issue of the journal Neuron.  They broaden our knowledge of how memories are strengthened.  Research studies in the past had shown how this process occurs during sleep.  Now these findings have been expanded to include the fact that memories are also strengthened during times of awake rest.

“Taking a coffee break after class can actually help you retain that information you just learned,” explained Lila Davachi, an assistant professor in NYU’s Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science. This study was conducted in the laboratory of Professor Davachi.  The Professor continued, “Your brain wants you to tune out other tasks so you can tune in to what you just learned.”

One important conclusion about this research is that rest is ESSENTIAL to strong cognitive function!  So, if you have had the habit in the past to by-pass breaks throughout the day, you might want to re-think this habit.  You would especially want to consider altering your behavior when you are engaged in activities where memory is key.  To learn  about boosting your memory, visit http://thelifecoachdr.com/coach/coaching-products/memory-2/ today!

Do you ever feel as though everything is rushing, rushing away from you?  If so, take a deep breath and find your favorite item among these 5 Tips for Creating Balance in Your Life:

1. Say No to the Unimportant
When you are confronted with a choice, be sure to ask yourself, “What is the cost?  Will this create a benefit in my life or just be another source of stress?”  Work-life balance requires effective priority setting. Learn ways to set priorities on the things that matter most and to say “no” to the things that aren’t serving you.

2. Simplify Your Life
Life tends to get pretty complex, what can you do to create a simpler approach to daily living?  Here are some ideas that can help:

• Let go of people and things that have been holding you back; i.e., clutter, negativity, clothing, activities, luxury
  items, toys, etc.).
• Live within your financial means.
• Make more time for the things that are REALLY Read more

Working from home brings numerous benefits to your lifestyle, however, it can present two major challenges:

• Separating business and home life,
• Lack of stimulating social (business-related) interaction.

1.  Plan for the Best Use of Your Home-office Space
Always make sure before you start working at home to make a plan for your home office, it will make working much easier and you will find it much less expensive when you have planned it out.

2.  Decide How Much Room You Need for Your Office
Have it be a dedicated area—preferrably a space with quiet and privacy.  Perhaps, you might choose a room with a door, which can help filter noise from the rest of the house; or, you might select a room near the front entrance if you will be meeting with clients in your home office.

3.  Let Your Home-office Reflect the Professional You
Plan your home office with your well-being and productivity Read more

Because we are social beings, relationships are very important—both to create and to maintain.  Below are 5 Keys for Keeping Your Friendships Strong … or, 5 Keys for Making Strong Friendships!

Key #1:  Extend Yourself
Be the friend that you’d most want to have.  To do so, take care not to wait for the other person to make the first move.  Go ahead!  Think about your friends … and, then, let them know by staying in touch and initiating plans with them.

Key #2:  Remember Your Friend … just Because!
Do you find it nice to have someone remember you?  Do you enjoy it when a friend calls or writes to say that s/he were thinking about you?  Well, it is just as nice for your friend to receive these advances from you!  Think about it—Who you can reach out and “touch” today?  Who can you contact to let them know they are special to you.

Key #3:  Have Value to Offer
Again, don’t wait for your friend to make Read more

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