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  1. I sense that the body scan is important. However, many people, including myself, find it challenging. This is my second 8 week course and I just had my best body scan ever. It was from a guided scan from mindfulness.com. Thirty minutes or so and started at the head and went down. I think one of the key factors was that I was not tired, but rather energized. I think for starting out the circumstances and environment for the body scan is important. At any rate I thought it was somewhat of a breakthrough. I am glad I persevered, and urge others to do so also. Also, not to cut corners and stick with it even if it does not feel right or if you tend to wonder, really wonder, of course during the exercise. Neuroscience suggest that wondering but coming back is what builds new neuro networks. MIke
  2. Based on my personal journey I can say that meditation worked for me. A lot of major changes in my life didn't seem possible before I started meditating. There's also lots of research and new studies keep coming in. So I guess my recommendation "Altered Traits isn't up to date anymore as it was released in 2018.
  3. The World Happiness Report 2019 has just been released. Calvin Holbrook reports on the findings of the report which ranks the happiest countries in the world to live in. And there are some shocks in store. The seventh World Happiness Report has just been published to coincide with International Day of Happiness on March 20, 2019. The main purpose of the report remains the same since it first appeared in 2012: to provide a survey of the scientific data being collected that measures the often subjective matter of human well-being and happiness. What are some of the changes in 2019 compared with previous years? World Happiness Report: 2019 key findings Although a number of facts that have been established in the 2019 edition of the World Happiness Report do little more than reiterate what we already knew about global happiness, there are some surprises to take account of, too. It seems the Nords are the biggest winners when it comes to happiness levels. Indeed, Finland has been crowned the happiest country in the world – for the second year in a row – leading a Top Ten that is made up of an incredible five Nordic nations. The Scandinavian countries of Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden hogged the top positions, with the Netherlands, New Zealand, Canada and Austria also making the Top Ten. Here's the list in full: World Happiness Report 2019: Top 10 happiest places 1. Finland 2. Denmark 3. Norway 4. Iceland 5. Netherlands 6. Switzerland 7. Sweden 8. New Zealand 9. Canada 10. Austria Tellingly, four of these countries – Denmark, Switzerland, Norway and Finland – have now held Top Ten spots in the five most recent World Happiness Reports. All these top countries tend to have high values for each of the six key variables that are used to measure well-being: income, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust and generosity. With views like this, no wonder people in Norway are so happy! As the Daily Mail reported, according to Meik Wiking, CEO of the Copenhagen-based Happiness Research Institute, the five Nordic countries that reliably rank high “are doing something right in terms of creating good conditions for good lives.” He added that the happiness levels shows in these results is as a result of healthy amounts of both personal freedom and social security that outweigh residents having to pay “some of the highest taxes in the world. Briefly put, (Nordic countries) are good at converting wealth into well-being,” Wiking said. “Tellingly, four of these countries – Denmark, Switzerland, Norway and Finland – have now held Top Ten spots in the five most recent World Happiness Reports.” Despite the current Brexit dilemma causing misery throughout the United Kingdom, the UK managed to climb four places to be ranked 15th in the 2019 report, although it was trailing behind Australia (11), Costa Rica (12), Israel (13) and Luxembourg (14). World Happiness Report 2019: the losers While President Donald Trump seems to be happy to blow his own trumpet about his supposed achievements in the USA, his people clearly don't share his joy. That's because the United States – one of the wealthiest countries on the planet – slipped one more place this year in the World Happiness Report. Indeed, while the country may be getting wealthier, it's certainly not getting happier, perhaps confirming what we know that money does not buy happiness. It's now ranked in 19th place by the report's authors. Incredibly, the USA has never been in the Top Ten since the UN began publishing the report. In fact, the 2019 placing marks an all time low for the country. The North African nation of South Sudan was at the bottom of the happiness index. Understandably, countries touch by war and poverty – Afghanistan, Rwanda, Yemen and Syria – were all inside the Top Ten of the least happy places in the world. World Happiness Report: how it works One of the key things to take into consideration with the World Happiness Report, which is published annually by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, is that its findings are worked out using established scientific data. Essentially, the index of happiness that the network figures out is based on questioning people in each of the 156 countries in the world. Respondents to the survey are asked to imagine a ladder of life well-being, ranked from zero to ten, and to place themselves on that ladder. Levels of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, healthy life expectancy, generosity, social support, freedom to make life choices and corruption are then taken into consideration to provide a score for each country. The most recent surveys that are undertaken are combined with previous ones, which helps the authors to take into account differences between the relative sample sizes and frequency of surveys in different countries.● Written by Calvin Holbrook Calvin edits the happiness.com magazine, as well being an artist and lover of swimming, yoga, dancing to house/techno, and all things vintage! Find out more.
  4. @Candy I have signed up, but I don't know how much time I can make for sessions. ? There's a lot happening, but I attended an embodiment session once and found it really insightful, so I'll try my best to participate. 06.05.2020 2pm ET 8pm CET Finding Calm and Contentment in Turbulent Times with Rick Hanson. The author of "Hardwiring happiness" and "Buddha’s Brain" one of the authors in our Top 10 Mindfulness books. This event is organized by the Shambhala Mountain Center. each wednesday 7:30pm EDT 1:30am CET Tara Brach hosts a meditation class each Wednesday - 30min of Vipassana meditation and a 1h Dharma Talk. Tara Brach hosted an Online Satsang but it was full within the shortest time.
  5. I've been a daily practitioner for 12 years but focused on moving meditations cuz sitting was deeply distressing. I'm so happy to return to sitting with more grounding and ease! Some interesting things I noticed. Impostor syndrome, even after 12 years of practice! Like I'm just faking meditating (as if that's a real thing lol). I'm also noticing a good amount of vulnerability, as if mindfulness makes me weak and vulnerable because I'm not churning out a protective/defensive identity.
  6. Hi Jerome, I love anything by Thich Nhat Hahn (Zen Buddhist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner). 'How to Relax' is a good place to start. His writing is so simple, clear and beautiful. Warm vibes come off every page. Each chapter could form the basis of a meditation/mindfulness practice.
  7. Welcome to happiness ✨ Definitely agree with your thoughts on mindfulness, and I hope you find our community useful in learning more ?
  8. I have finished with the week 1. I have enjoyed the experience so much and learned lots to incorporate to my regular guided meditation which I had been doing over the years. The raisin eating mindfulness had a huge impact on me and I have started to practice making all my 5 body senses sensitize to what I eating, being mindfully. I could not figure it out which works better for me starting the meditation exercise from toe up or head below. I believe there is no right way or wrong way starting from any of the either side. Is it better to follow only one way on daily basis, either toe up or head down? Is there any difference between breathing in & out through the mouth and breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth?
  9. Thank you for sharing this situation here, friendships can sometimes be a lot more complicated than romantic relationships and I think most of us have gone through hurtful episodes with friends. To try and answer your questions, I think you did nothing wrong by trying to talk to your friend about this traumatic experience. She then had the choice on how she responded to that, which was not the love and support you needed from her. I think it's one thing to set a boundary and say something like "I'm so sorry you're going through this, but at the moment I'm not capable of fully being there". However, I don't think it's okay to call someone 'delusional' or suggest that they 'made it up'. It's hard for me to say why she reacted that way, or whether she was ever a real friend to you. Perhaps she was at one point. Sometimes a good friendship that maybe should have ended sooner, gets dragged on for years only based on the fact that 'we've always been friends' - even though there is not much love or interest left. I think, maybe she is on your brain because you feel that you have unresolved issues with her, and are questioning the friendship in general. It can definitely be worth talking to someone professional about this too, it sounds like the friendship with her was toxic at times, and you might need help to process it. We can't always get 'closure' with a person, but rather need to try and get it with ourselves. ? Sending you a hug and lots of positive energy! ?
  10. Wenn der Winter in den Frühling übergeht, kann auf allen möglichen Wegen neue Hoffnung entstehen. Und diesen März gab es in den Medien jede Menge gute Nachrichten. Ed Gould teilt seine Top Ten. 1. Sehtest kann im Kampf gegen die Alzheimer-Krankheit helfen Ein Artikel in The Daily Express schaffte Aufmerksamkeit für einen potentiellen Test zur Frühdiagnose der Alzheimer Krankheit. Eine sofortige Intervention kann für die Behandlung dieser letztlich unheilbaren Krankheit von entscheidender Bedeutung sein und würde vielen Menschen helfen, den Fortschritt der Krankheit zu verlangsamen oder zu stoppen. In dem Bericht der Zeitung werden zwei Auffälligkeiten einer beginnenden Alzheimer-Krankheit genannt: Einmal, dass Farben nicht deutlich erkannt werden und zum anderen dass sie nicht voneinander unterschieden werden können. Eine Erkenntnis, die zu einem einfachen Test umgesetzt werden könnte. Er könnte Optikern und Augenärzten bei der Frühdiagnose helfen. 2. Neue Studie zeigt die Vorteile von Achtsamkeit auf Es sind bereits einige Studien zu den Vorteilen der Achtsamkeitspraxis erschiedenen. Infolge von Forschungen an wurde im März dieses Jahres auch eine Studie der University of Bristol veröffentlicht. 57 Medizinstudenten wurden gebeten, sich über einen Zeitraum von vier Jahren zwei Stunden pro Woche mit Achtsamkeit zu beschäftigen und eine zusätzliche halbe Stunde täglich eine persönliche Achtsamkeitsroutine durchzuführen. Die Teilnehmer berichteten fast einheitlich über bessere Bewältigungsstrategien für Stress und emotionale Probleme. Sie sagten auch, dass sie infolge der Teilnahme an dem Programm weniger Vorurteile getroffen hätten, und sich auch ein höheres Maß an Empathie bemerkbar machte. 3. Babys unterrichten Schulkinder in Empathie Einem Bericht der Zeitung The Daily Record zufolge werden Schulkinder von ihren Lehrern mit Babys zusammengebracht, um ihnen dabei zu helfen, Empathie zu verstehen. Eine schottische Grundschullehrerin brachte ihr Kleinkind zusammen mit zwei anderen Babys in die Klassen und erlaubte den Schülern, alle paar Wochen mit ihnen zu interagieren. Charlene McClusky, die Lehrerin, die an den Empathiestunden beteiligt war, sagte, dass diese ihren Schülern dabei helfe, unterschiedliche Emotionen zu verstehen und die unterschiedlichen familiären Situationen der jeweils anderen zu schätzen. Während ihres Mutterschaftsurlaubs besuchte sie regelmäßig den Unterricht zusammen mit ihrem Sohn Calvin und wies darauf hin, dass diese Erfahrung auch für ihn von Vorteil sei. Kinderleicht: Babies bringen Schulkindern Empathie näher 4. Klimawandelfonds zur Unterstützung Afrikas eingerichtet Neben einem Fonds in Höhe von 200 Milliarden US-Dollar, der zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels eingerichtet wurde, hat die Weltbank Geld bereitgestellt, um insbesondere afrikanische Länder bei der Bewältigung dieses dringenden Problems zu unterstützen. Mehreren Presseberichten zufolge, wurden weitere 22,5 Milliarden US-Dollar speziell für den Kontinent bereitgestellt, die für verschiedene Projekte ausgegeben werden. Bewerbungen um das Geld werden zwischen 2021 und 2025 angenommen. Die Weltbank arbeitet derzeit mit den Regierungen von Mali, Namibia, Uganda, Simbabwe, Mosambik, Elfenbeinküste, Kenia und Ruanda zusammen, um die globale Erwärmung zu bekämpfen. 5. Globale Schuhmarke fördert Kunststoff aus recyceltem Plastik Der weltbekannte Sportartikelhersteller Adidas brachte vor einigen Jahren eine neue Schuhlinie auf den Markt, die ausschließlich aus recyceltem Material gewonnenem Kunststoff bestand. Im März gab die Sportmarke bekannt, dass sie das Programm aufgrund seines Erfolgs signifikant aufgestockt habe. Tatsächlich verkaufte Adidas im vergangenen Jahr rund fünf Millionen Paar Turnschuhe aus recyceltem Material. Nun heißt es von Seiten des Herstellers, er wolle die Produktion verdoppeln und hofft, in diesem Jahr mindestens 11 Millionen Turnschuhe umzusetzen. Das trägt dazu bei, dass Kunststoff nicht in Mülldeponien oder in die Weltmeere gerät. 6. Pilze helfen Demenz zu verhindern Der Rückgang kognitiver Fähigkeiten kann verhindert werden, wenn man genügend Pilze isst. Dies hat eine neue Studie ergeben. Fox News berichtete, dass die Erkrankung an leichter kognitiver Beeinträchtigung (mild cognitive impairment, MCI), die ein Vorläufer bestimmter Arten von Demenz ist, bei Menschen, die zwei Portionen Pilze pro Woche essen, weniger wahrscheinlich ist. Laut den Forschern der NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine leiden Menschen, die Pilze konsumieren, halb so häufig an MCI wie diejenigen, die dies nicht tun. Pilze als Wundermittel: Zwei Portionen Pilze pro Woche verringern Demenz-Wahrscheinlichkeit 7. Krebsmedikamente in Indien jetzt günstiger In Indien sind die Preise von über 40 verschiedenen Krebsmedikamenten gesunken. Das gibt denjenigen, die dort mit der Krankheit im leben müssen, große Hoffnung. Die Nationale Pharmazeutische Preisbehörde Indiens entschied sich für Maßnahmen, bei denen die Preise um durchschnittlich ein Viertel gesenkt werden. Menschen mit Gebärmutterhalskrebs, Brustkrebs, Lungenkrebs und Leukämie sollen ab März davon profitieren. Wissenswert: Auf der Sonnenseite - Positive Nachrichten im Februar 8. HIV Patient möglicherweise „geheilt“ Nach Angaben des Senders BBC und anderer Nachrichtenagenturen könnte ein mit HIV lebender Mann "geheilt" worden sein. Der in London ansässige Patient hatte nach einer bahnbrechenden Stammzellbehandlung ein nicht nachweisbares Virusniveau. Die Behandlung des Patienten wurde im Jahr 2003 als HIV-positiv diagnostiziert. Jetzt hat sich die Behandlung des Patienten als erfolgreich erwiesen. Eine Nachricht, die Millionen von mit HIV lebenden Menschen auf der ganzen Welt Hoffnung geben wird. Dank antiretroviraler Medikamente können HIV-positive Menschen eine gesündere und nahezu normale Lebensdauer erreichen. 9. Erneuerbare Energien bringen in Großbritannien mehr Leistung als je zuvor Einem Bericht der Zeitung The Guardian zufolge übertrafen Wind- und Sonnenenergie - sogenannte grüne Stromquellen - in den letzten beiden Sommern die Leistung der Kohleenergie im Vereinigten Königreich. In den Sommermonaten, in denen der Energiebedarf geringer ist als im Winter, wurden die in Großbritannien noch verbliebenen Braunkohlekraftwerke kaum genutzt. Die Neuigkeiten ergaben sich aufgrund von Daten, die von einer australischen Organisation veröffentlicht wurden, die den Energiemarkt auf der ganzen Welt erfasst. Darüber hinaus wurden durch das britische Stromnetz aus Erneuerbaren Energie im vergangenen Sommer mehr Megawattstunden Strom erzeugt als durch die Verbrennung von Erdgas. Wind des Wandels: Windkraftanlagen bringen mehr Energie 10. Hirnstimulationen können dabei helfen, Depressionen zu bekämpfen Obwohl chronische Depressionen auf verschiedene Weise behandelt werden können (einschließlich medikamentöser Therapien) ist körperliche Aktivität eine häufige Empfehlung um sie zu bekämpfen. Außerdem hat sich in einer neuen Studie des King's College gezeigt, dass eine nicht-invasive Hirnstimulation hilfreich ist. Laut Berichten der Zeitung Medical News Today können niedrige Dosen elektrischer Stimulation des Cortex Menschen helfen, die auf andere Behandlungen nicht ansprechen. Die verwendete Technik wird als transkranielle Wechselstromstimulation bezeichnet. Die Studie, die über 6.750 Teilnehmer umfasste, stellte sich aus Daten aus über 100 klinischen Studien zusammen. ● Geschrieben von Ed Gould Ed Gould ist ein britischer Journalist und praktiziert Reiki.
  11. I've been getting out in the garden helping my mum during lockdown and it's been lovely to connect with the earth, doing watering and planting new stuff. Plus, love practising mindfulness just looking at the nature in the garden - all the insects are coming out for spring! :)
  12. Sind die Feiertage erst einmal vorbei, setzen für viele von uns der Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression ein. Die gute Nachricht: Es gibt verschiedene Möglichkeiten, sie zu umgehen. Dee Marques teilt ihre sieben Wege: Von der Urlaubsplanung über Winteraktivitäten bis hin zur Suche nach neuen Hobbys. Dieser Artikel erschien im Original im englischen happiness Magazin. Der Januar-Blues und der Winter im neuen Jahr können unsere geistige Gesundheit besonders stark belasten. Nach den für die Festtage typischen Exzessen zieht es einige Menschen ganz schön runter, wieder in den Alltag zurückzukehren. Persönlich habe ich diese Zeit des Jahres immer als eine aufgeblähte Version des Montags-Blues betrachtet. Im Januar machen die meisten von uns einen Rückblick und eine Bestandsaufnahme. Bei manchen Bereichen kann das bedeuten, dass die Dinge nicht so gelaufen sind, wie wir es erwartet oder gehofft hatten. Intensives Geschenke kaufen kann dazu geführt haben, dass wir nun ein leeres Bankkonto haben. Vielleicht blicken wir auf die guten Vorsätze der letzten Jahre zurück und stellen fest, dass wir sie nicht halten konnten. Oder wir sind traurig über Erinnerungen an liebe Menschen, die nicht mehr bei uns sind. Darüber hinaus können die Feiertage voller Leckereien, großer Mahlzeiten und erhöhtem Alkoholkonsum dazu führen, dass wir am Ende ein paar Zentimeter oder Kilo mehr an uns haben. Das kann ein negatives Körperbild fördern. Außerdem kann der Besuch von Freunde oder Verwandten auch unsere Energiereserven erschöpfen. Tatsächlich zeigen Untersuchungen, dass der Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression eine Tatsache sind. Es lassen sich auch Verbindungen zwischen einer niedrigen Moral zu dieser Jahreszeit und einer erhöhten Anzahl außerehelicher Affären finden. Außerdem finden 65 Prozent aller Beziehungsenden im Januar statt. Die Anzahl an Suiziden erreicht am Neujahrstag ihren höchsten Stand und dadurch gilt dieser als der tödlichste Tag des Jahres. VERWANDTES THEMA: 5 Tipps für einen liebevollen Jahresrückblick und einen optimistischen Start ins neue Jahr Der Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression sind so weit verbreitet, dass der Begriff "Blauer Montag" geprägt wurde. Dies bezieht sich auf den deprimierendsten Tag des Jahres und wird nach einer Formel berechnet, die drei Faktoren berücksichtigt: Wetter, Motivation und Verschuldung. In diesem Jahr wird der Blaue Montag der 20. Januar sein. In Vorbereitung auf diesen gefürchteten Tag und auch für die Zeit darüber hinaus findest du hier sieben wissenschaftlich geprüfte Ideen, um besser mit dem Januar-Blues umgehen zu können. 1. Mach einen Ausflug Eine kleine oder größere Reise kann deine Stimmung verbessern und dir dabei helfen, den Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression zu überwinden. Insbesondere, wenn es dabei an einen sonnigen Ort geht. Das liegt daran, dass unser Körper Vitamin D aus Sonnenlicht erzeugt und dieses Vitamin direkt mit unserer Stimmung zusammenhängt. Du musst keine lange Reise unternehmen – auch ein Wochenendausflug kann etwas bewirken. Aber was ist, wenn die Finanzen nach der Ferienzeit etwas knapp sind und man es sich gerade nicht leisten kann? Interessanterweise kann schon alleine die Tatsache, eine Reise zu planen oder zu recherchieren, deine Stimmung verbessern. Studien haben herausgefunden, dass die Vorfreude auf eine Reise als Stimmungsaufheller wirkt, da sie uns mit Freude auf die kommenden guten Dinge erfüllt. VERWANDTES THEMA: Warum Glück eine Reise und kein Ziel ist (und fünf Möglichkeiten, den Weg dorthin zu genießen) 2. Stürze dich in Winteraktivitäten Körperliche Aktivität fördert nachweislich die Stimmung und hilft dabei, Depressionen abzuwehren. Und obwohl draußen Sport machen wahrscheinlich das letzte ist, was du zu dieser Jahreszeit tun möchtest, lohnt es sich wirklich sehr. Die Vorteile sind so groß, dass du, sobald du einmal angefangen hast, sehr wahrscheinlich weitermachen willst. Jüngste Studien behaupten, dass sowohl kurze Trainingseinheiten mit hoher Intensität als auch längere Trainingseinheiten mit niedriger Intensität den Blues wirksam in Schach halten. Und die Saison selbst bietet die Möglichkeit, etwas Neues auszuprobieren. Seien es Aktivitäten im Schnee, wie Skifahren oder Schneeschuhwandern, Spaziergänge in der Natur oder Eislaufen. Und falls du dich nicht danach fühlst, der Kälte zu trotzen gibt es dennoch Optionen: Saunen, Dampfbäder und Yoga sind alle hervorragend, um sich wohlzufühlen. VERWANDTES THEMA: Glücklich sein. Was heißt das eigentlich genau? Spaß im Schnee: Pack dich warm ein und stapf deinen Kopf frei shutterstock/Nik Hoberg 3. Finde spaßige Beschäftigungen mit Freunden Durch das trübe Januarwetter und dem Loch im Geldbeutel kann es sehr verlockend sein, drinnen zu bleiben und rumzuhängen. Aber anstatt dem nachzugeben, lohnt es sich, nach Wegen zu suchen, um aktiv und gesellig zu bleiben. Zum Beispiel können kollektive Pläne oder Vorsätze dazu beitragen, verantwortlich und motiviert zu bleiben, was wiederum widerstandsfähig gegen Neujahrsdepressionen macht. Und es gibt jede Menge Aktivitäten, die du zusammen mit anderen unternehmen kannst, ohne viel Geld auszugeben. Du kannst dich beispielsweise bei einem Freund zuhause treffen und neue Tanzschritte via YouTube lernen. Ihr könnt gesunde und budget-schonenende Kochwettbewerbe veranstalten, dein Kleiderschrank ausmisten und mit Freunden einen Kleidertausch organisieren, oder es mal mit Geocaching versuchen. "Tatsächlich zeigen Untersuchungen, dass der Januar-Blues und die Neujahrsdepression eine Tatsache sind. Die Anzahl an Suiziden erreicht am Neujahrstag ihren höchsten Stand und dadurch gilt dieser als der tödlichste Tag des Jahres. 4. Lass die guten Vorsätze sein und fang lieber ein Hobby an Neujahrsvorsätze können ein zweischneidiges Schwert sein: Einerseits können sie uns motivieren, aber da nur 8% der Menschen ihre Vorsätze befolgen, fühlen wir uns oft schlecht, wenn wir sie nicht erreichen. Um den Druck abzubauen und dennoch auf etwas Sinnvolles hinzuarbeiten, solltest du ein neues Hobby aufnehmen und dir nur einen Monat dafür vornehmen. Die Idee ist, etwas zu finden, dass dich inspiriert und durch den Januar führt. Und wenn es dir wirklich großen Spaß macht, kannst du es für den Rest des Jahres fortsetzen. 5. Gut essen Wenn es um unsere Ernährung geht, sind Weihnachten und Neujahr in der Regel gleichbedeutend mit einem Überangebot und Exzess. Viele lieben Stollen, Lebkuchen und andere kohlenhydratreiche und zuckerreiche Leckereien. Aber ein übermäßiges Essen dieser Lebensmittel kann zu wenig Energie und einer für den Januar-Blues und die Depression typischen dunklen Stimmung führen. Um dem entgegenzuwirken, solltest du bei jeder Mahlzeit eines der guten Laune Lebensmittel zu dir nehmen. Insbesondere Vollwertkost und Lebensmittel, die reich an Omega-3-Ölen sind. Denn einige Studien gehen davon aus, dass sie bei der Bekämpfung von Pessimismus und Traurigkeit helfen können. 6. Aufwärmen Unterschätze niemals die heilende Wirkung von Wärme, besonders in den kältesten Monaten des Jahres. Tatsächlich werden unser Körper durch Wärme getröstet - deshalb suchen wir die Sonne oder finden so viel Freude an unserer Lieblingstasse Tee, Kaffee oder Kakao. Wenn dich Januar-Blues und Neujahrsdepression runter ziehen, nimm dir Zeit für ein warmes Bad. Das funktioniert noch besser, wenn du wärmende ätherische Öle wie Rosmarin, Ingwer oder Kardamom hinzufügst. Laut Forschern kann uns schon das Berühren von etwas Warmem einen kleinen Boost geben! Wärme von innen: Eine Tasse heiße Schokolade oder ein wärmender Tee gibt neue Lebensfreude shutterstock/igorstevanovic 7. Lass dich auf SAD untersuchen Wenn du echte Schwierigkeiten hast, eine positive Einstellung zu bewahren, oder wenn deine Gesundheit jedes Mal den Bach runter geht, wenn der Januar kommt, leidest du möglicherweise an einer saisonal-affektiven Störung (auch SAD von Seasonal Affective Disorder). Dieser Zustand betrifft 10 Millionen Menschen in den USA und 1 von 3 in Großbritannien. Zu den Symptomen gehören Reizbarkeit, geringes Selbstwertgefühl, hoher Stress, Lethargie und der Verlust des Interesses an Dingen, die wir normalerweise als angenehm empfinden. Es ist wichtig, dass du mit deinem Arzt sprichst, wenn du vermutest, dass du an SAD leidest. Bei einigen Menschen kann dies nämlich zu depressiven Symptomen führen. Du solltest wissen, dass eine Behandlung möglich ist und dass du diese Art von Januar-Blues oder Winterdepression nicht zulassen musst. Dein Arzt wird dir möglicherweise Vitamin D-Präparate und die Verwendung einer Lichttherapie-Box empfehlen, oder dass du dich so oft wie möglich der Sonneneinstrahlung im Freien aussetzen solltest. In manchen Fällen kann eine medikamentöse Behandlung sinnvoll sein. Fazit: Du kannst den Januar-Blues besiegen Lass dir diesen Winter nicht die Stimmung und dein Wohlbefinden verderben! Probiere die Vorschläge aus diesem Artikel, um den Verlauf und die Symptome der Neujahrsdepression zu verhindern. Wenn du trotz aller Bemühungen Schwierigkeiten hast, such dir Hilfe. Du bist damit nicht alleine und jeder Schritt, den du unternimmst, ist eine lohnende Investition in deine allgemeine körperliche und geistige Gesundheit. ● Main image: shutterstock/Marjan Apostolovic Geschrieben von Dee Marques Absolventin der Sozialwissenschaften mit einem starken Interesse an Sprachen, Kommunikation und persönlichen Entwicklungsstrategien. Dee liebt es zu trainieren, draußen in der Natur zu sein und warme und sonnige Orte zu entdecken, an denen sie dem Winter entfliehen kann.
  13. Psychologist Catherine Sanderson explains how to be more courageous in speaking up about bad behavior, from offensive speech to harmful actions. On behalf of Greater Good Science Center. When I was in college, my boss drove me to a meeting. He had trouble finding a parking place — and, when he realized we were going to be late, pulled into a handicapped parking spot. As we got out of the car, he turned to me, grinned, and started limping. I fully knew that what he did was wrong. And I said nothing. My failure to call out my boss is hardly unique. Yet like most people, if you’d asked me beforehand if I’d have the courage to do the right thing — to confront someone who uses a racist slur or engages in derogatory behavior — I would have said yes. But in reality, most of us fail to step up when actually facing such a situation. Why? One factor that inhibits speaking up is our fear of the consequences. Will it cost me a promotion or a raise? Will I lose a friendship, get a reputation as a troublemaker, or be excluded from subsequent family gatherings or meetings? I needed a letter of reference from my boss; I didn’t want to hurt my chances for a strong recommendation. I’m not alone in having such fears: Many people knew for decades about the horrific behavior of entertainment executive Harvey Weinstein… and they said nothing. They feared, and probably rightly so, that reporting his repeated acts of sexual assault would have dire professional consequences. They stayed silent, and his behavior, of course, continued. Would you call someone out for bad behaviour? Another factor is confusion about what we’re actually seeing or hearing. Is that comment at the office a harmless joke, or is it racist and offensive? Is that spat a minor quarrel, or a serious case of domestic violence? Ambiguous situations like these make it harder for people to step up and act, because we don’t want to appear stupid or overly sensitive. Social psychologists have consistently found that people are far more willing to take action in the case of a clear emergency than when they find themselves in an ambiguous situation. In one study, researchers compared rates of helping for those who heard an ambiguous emergency (a loud crash in another room) versus an unambiguous one (a loud crash followed by groans of pain). Those who heard the crash and the groan were much more likely to help. RELATED: Moral courage – 5 ways to stand up against hate Inaction in ambiguous situations is partially driven by worry that our behavior will be judged by others. It helps explain why only 19 per cent of people intervene when they see a fight between a man and a woman when they believe they are watching a romantic quarrel (because the woman yells out “I never should have married you”), whereas 65 per cent of people intervene when they believe they are watching a fight between strangers (when the woman yells out “I don’t know you”). While intervening in a potentially violent conflict between strangers seems clearly the right thing to do, interfering in a domestic dispute may just cause awkwardness and embarrassment for all parties. When facing an ambiguous situation, our natural tendency is to look to others to figure out what’s going on. But here’s the problem: If each person is looking to the people around them to act, and no one wants to risk feeling foolish and embarrassed, the problematic comment or behavior may be left unchallenged. And this silence conveys a lack of concern, or even tacit acquiescence, making it far more likely that it will continue. “Social psychologists have consistently found that people are far more willing to take action in the case of a clear emergency than when they find themselves in an ambiguous situation.” One of my students – a male varsity basketball player – once told me that every day in the locker room, someone says something offensive. Then he wondered aloud, “Why do I sometimes say something and sometimes I don’t?” He recognized that what he was hearing was offensive, but also that he didn’t always speak up. What he probably didn’t understand was that in all likelihood some of his teammates also felt uncomfortable with these comments but, like him, felt more comfortable being silent, at least some of the time. Though we all imagine ourselves as courageous people who’d do the right thing, it’s not so simple. Over the last few months, we’ve seen multiple examples illustrating the challenge of calling out bad behavior in the case of mask wearing. If you see someone in a store not wearing a mask, do you speak up? You could – and you probably should – but you may worry about whether that person would become aggressive, or whether it’s your place to do so. Or how about if you notice a store clerk asking a customer to put on a mask, and see a confrontation escalating? Should you get involved? Again, you may worry about the potential consequences, such as increasing the spread of potentially infected saliva as more and more people talk. But the good news is we can hone specific skills for challenging bad behavior when we need to. Here are some science-based tips. 1. Find a short and clear way of expressing concern or disapproval This helps you avoid getting embroiled in a lengthy “teachable moment” or humiliating the other person. It simply identifies that the comment or action isn’t OK – for the person engaging in the behavior and for those observing it. One study examining responses to homophobic comments in the workplace found that the most effective type of confrontation was calm but direct: “Hey, that’s not cool.” A similar approach could be used for almost any type of harmful behavior, from calling out someone for using offensive language to intervening when a colleague is rude to a coworker. Openly expressing disapproval clearly communicates what isn’t acceptable, an essential first step in creating new social norms. 2. Assume that a comment is sarcastic and identify it as such Sometimes you can disarm a speaker by assuming they are only being sarcastic. So, for example, you could respond to a sexist comment about the hazards of voting for a woman by saying, “I know you’re just trying to be funny, but some people really do think that women are too emotional to be president!” Your response clarifies that you disagree with the comment, but it doesn’t make the person who made the remark appear stupid or bad. 3. Make the discomfort about you, not them One way of doing this is to reveal a personal connection to explain your reaction to an insensitive remark. You could say, “I was raised in the Catholic church so that comment is hard for me to hear,” or “A close friend of mine was sexually assaulted in high school, so jokes about rape make me uncomfortable.” This reduces the risk that you will make the person feel bad or defensive, but it also clearly indicates that their comment or behavior was wrong. 4. Actively play out different types of responses to offensive remarks or problematic behavior Learning different techniques for confronting bias or unethical behavior can make a difference, but it’s not enough to learn skills and strategies; it’s essential to practise using them. Practising helps reduce inhibitions about speaking up and makes responding feel more normal. It also increases our confidence that we can intervene in a real-world situation. Find a clear and short way to show disapproval shutterstock/Mix and Match Studio This is why the most effective programs for helping bystanders speak up – in schools, universities, and workplaces – not only provide training on how to handle difficult situations but also give people opportunities to practice these skills by roleplaying various scenarios. 5. Find a friend who shares your concern Doug McAdam, a sociologist at Stanford University, found that what best predicts when someone will challenge prevailing social norms, even at great personal risk, is not having to do so alone. The downfall of Theranos (a company that made fraudulent claims about blood testing) started when two employees spoke out together about their concerns, even though they knew they would face potentially lasting personal and professional repercussions. For those of us who aren’t naturally courageous, finding a friend to stand by our side can be essential. 6. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes In 1999, Kathryn Bolkovac, a former police officer, was working as a human rights investigator with the United Nations International Police Task Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina when she discovered that some fellow officers were engaging in sexual misconduct. They were hiring prostitutes and raping underage girls, and were involved in sex trafficking. When she reported these offenses to higher-ups, she was demoted and then fired. (In 2002, she won her lawsuit for wrongful termination.) What led her to speak up? For Bolkovac, a mother of three, one factor was the personal connection she felt to the girls who were being abused. As she told National Public Radio, “I’d be lying if I said there certainly weren’t moments when the children – my own girls – were going through my mind.” Speaking up and risking the consequences can be far easier if you can see the world from someone else’s perspective. Some people may naturally empathize with others, but we can all learn to be more empathic by deliberately expending the time and energy to cultivate empathy. After all, if you were being bullied or sexually assaulted, wouldn’t you want someone to stand up and help you? We can all learn to speak up in the face of bad behavior. If enough of us do so, we can change the culture to one of courage and action instead of silence and inaction. What would it take to create a culture in which we are expected to act when we hear offensive language, witness sexual misconduct, or see workplace fraud? Sometimes just a single voice can be enough, especially when that one person gives others the courage to speak up. • Main image: shutterstock/Krackenimages.com This article originally appeared on Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. happiness.com is grateful to republish it with the kind permission of the Greater Good Science Center. greatergood.berkeley.edu
  14. Thank you for sharing! Many of us could probably benefit from meditation and mindfulness practices during these uncertain times ?
  15. I guess I’ll break the ice and fess up., I’m lonely. It’s not as if I’m any stranger to living solo but reaching 65 and having the rug pulled out, I find myself with a new life. Mindfulness plays a big part in my life right now, as well as psychotherapy and family. I’ve just been through a very disturbing life event and this is going to take awhile. I’m excited to have found happiness.com and hope I make some friends here. I’ve got a solid support network of high school classmate friends because I’m the guy who organizes our class reunions every decade. The problem is they are scattered throughout the country. Facebook group friends they are. I’m in need of local friends! I just joined and will be working on my profile. Yoga on The Bluff in Long Beach anyone? Coffee?
  16. I plan on guiding a mindfulness meditation on happiness.com Facebook live on Thursday the 19th of March. It will be a 30-minute bodyscan. To accommodate as many timezones as possible, the meditation will be held at 4 pm CET (Berlin/ Barcelona time) which is 8 am in San Francisco, and 11 am in NewYork. Another option I'd like to offer is a Zoom sharing circle. For this, I would start with a few introductory words followed by a little meditation, and then we would open up the circle for those who want to share something. For this, I do not have a time and date yet as this is all rather spontaneous. ?
  17. I have so many friends who are absolutely obsessed with colouring books in general, and mandala colouring in particular! So interesting to read a bit more about the mandala meditation benefits; it's actually amazing that just by doing something so simple as colouring a mandala you can reduce stress and anxieties. I remember when I first started seeing the colouring books for adults, and now they are literally everywhere!
  18. Is anyone else here an empath or highly sensitive individual? I am and am curious how you deal with this gift ? Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? Should You Change? A sensitive person's brain is different: Research points to some advantages. But what does highly sensitive really mean? Is "Highly Sensitive Person" a scientific term? As it turns out, there is research on this innate trait of high sensitivity. The scientific term is “Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS). Highly sensitive people are born that way; it is not something they learned. As children, they might be described by teachers as shy or inhibited, especially in Western countries. As adults, they might be described as introverts. It is important to note that not all sensitive people are shy or introverts. In fact, 30 percent of HSPs are thought to be extroverts. HSP scales for adults and childrenhave been developed and used in research (1). A commonly used scale contains 27 diverse but strongly interrelated items. An HSP ... has a rich and complex inner life is deeply moved by the arts and music gets easily overwhelmed has difficulty performing a task when being observed easily startles is sensitive to pain, and hunger is attuned to inner bodily sensations readily notices sensory changes Researchers linked this trait to positive qualities but also to mental illnesses It is not surprising that this trait is found in artists, poets and is linked to giftedness, creativity and empathy, At the same time, an HSP is at a higher risk of depression and other mental illnesses. They are also at a higher risk of burnout because they get easily overwhelmed. This is why it is critical to know if you are an HSP, so you can seek out relationships and environments that make you shine (see the last section). The brain of an HSP is different There are biological reasons for all the components of this trait. An HSP’s brain is wired differently and the nervous system is highly sensitive with a lower threshold for action (2). This hyper-excitability contributes to increased emotional reactivity, a lower threshold for sensory information (e.g. bothered by noise, or too much light), and increased awareness of subtleties (e.g. quick to notice odors). There are also changes at the macro brain level. The areas associated with this trait greatly overlap with the brain areas that support empathy! Also, they have a hyperactive Ursula which explains their heightened awareness of their inner emotional states and bodily sensations. This hyperactivity explains their sensitivity to pain, hunger, and caffeine. There is also some recent evidence that this trait is related to the infamous 5-HTLPR gene (serotonin gene), implicated in many psychological conditions, such as depression (3). How to make the most of your high sensitivity Reduce the number of intense stimuli in your environment. Limit the number of tasks when multi-tasking. Avoid burnout by noticing early warning signs, such as feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Get your thoughts and deep emotions on paper so that they won’t cloud your brain. Try mindfulness meditation especially to deal with high sensitivity to pain. This will teach you to acknowledge pain as the sum of sensations suspended from the label of pain. Take advantage of your creativity: Draw, color or write. Take advantage of your predisposition for higher empathy to strengthen relationships—to become a better co-worker, and to assure your self worth. Be comfortable in your sensitive skin. Own it and never be ashamed of it. Be honest about your predisposition to be an HSP, especially in close relationships. But don't forget to highlight the positive aspects: more empathy, deep thinker, able to see things from a different perspective, appreciation of arts and music, and others' positive qualities.
  19. Hi all! I've been practicing mindfulness for about 2 months now. Looking to connect with others who are also looking for inner calm and peace. Namaste!
  20. Welcome to happiness ✨ Lovely to hear you've already started your a mindfulness journey, I hope you find our community helpful ?
  21. I really like Thich Naht Hanh. His teachings on peace, mindfulness and loving kindness are very profound. His books are plainly, yet beautifully written and they've helped me so much. They are books one can read over and over and never get tired of it. ?
  22. Welcome to happiness Margaret ✨ I couldn't agree more with you, family is so important to me too, giving me so much energy and positivity. I'm glad you found our community and hope you'll find it helpful in learning about mindfulness ?
  23. Iv just joined this community, I'm a granny to 5 gorgeous grandkids soon to be 6. I live with my rescue dog Samson and cat Fudge. Love the bones of my grandkids. To me, family is everything❤ they keep me going. I have depression , would love to come off meds, be more positive as well as being more happy. This world has me wondering why it is so cool to be cruel. Looking forward to talking to everyone as well as learning more about positive mindfulness.
  24. So introducing myself to this community I'm Priscilla Bleu.. My gifts and talents are extensive but they would be nothing without the inspirations and connections I have with people like yourself. I'm a Writer, etc ...So you may freely pick my brain if it's what you need and if you don't you may see me often anyways. Today's jewels of knowledge in the My Beginning ...First Step... To a purposeful journey on mindfulness.. You are Containing All the power you need to be in all essence your truth and Happiness. It's easy to act as co-piolit to the repetitive an un-intentional Habits of your mind. Awakening is Just Becoming Aware to the light you are...Re programming and breaking habits. It's Easy as creating a new routine in thinking ...It's not easy but it becomes effortless and natural. Making being mindful a complete lifestyle transformation.. Your Thoughts In there pure intent spoken into words become Actions...What we Tolerate in our mind good or bad is where we develop our chances at opportunities in infinite possibilities ...it started with I Am with me.
  25. Hello everyone. My name is Navy and I just joined this community. I am a seeker of light, and all things spirituality. If anyone likes a good read, I would check out, “The Power of Now,” by Eckhart Tolle. its important to be present, and I can’t stress that enough. We are so stuck in our heads about the past and future. But all we have is now. If we aren’t creating the lives we keep envisioning for ourselves now, the future will always be just these thoughts without the actions of putting what we want into action now. Time is an illusion, and we are more powerful then this illusion. we must be mindful of our thoughts and actions. Enjoy the little things in the now. Look at what is around you. Focus on your senses, be full of gratitude. if anyone is interested in having deep conversations, wants someone to talk too, whether it’s just to vent, or for advice, or just to explore ideas back and forth, I am here for you all. stay mindful. Focus on your life path. Find yourself. You are not alone. We can do this together. Stay present, and always be the best version of yourself, for you should want to be the change you want to see in the world. You have a purpose. you are more than your thoughts. Let’s embrace our inner soul and manifest the life we desire. all love, Navy☮️
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