SELF HELP EXERCISES

Our problems, including the ones that seem to make no sense, happen for a logical reason. But we usually can’t see or feel this while we’re entangled in them. In order to connect with their underlying meaning we have to engage our imagination. We tend to equate...

There’s a reason we like to do certain things but it’s not just because they give us joy. We're drawn to these activities because they give us a taste of our higher self. Everyone has something that temporarily frees them from the bondage of their limitations and life...

We often get stuck in a problem and cycle around it for extended periods. Wouldn’t it be great if you could untie the knot and go free? Here’s a way to begin to do this. Think of a problem you feel stuck in. Is it a mood or state of mind you can’t shake? A...

You can transform your worried state. If you’re anxious, try these simple at-home interventions: 1. Distinguish the facts on the ground from fear-inducing media messages with hypothetical charts and graphs of future doom. Be informed but don’t watch the news all day....

Even though your psyche appears to be one unified system in which “you” think all your thoughts and feel all your feelings, this is an illusion. Our psyches are made up of many different parts, or sub personalities, if you will. Self awareness begins with...

Greatness is achieved through personal isolation. Now it’s your turn to become great. Great musicians spend thousands of hours practicing alone. So do scientists, artists, entertainers, and to some extent, athletes. You can also apply this to your inner life and your...

Good morning! Let’s start the day with thanks, compassion, and mindfulness. Thanks for the many people putting themselves on the line to help solve this crisis. Compassion for the vulnerable, stricken, and struggling. A simple mindfulness meditation: Get comfortable...

Here’s an exercise that turns your attention to your deepest yearnings in life. If you’re like most folks, you get so caught up in your daily routine you lose contact with what really matters. In addition, you’re constantly bombarded with media messages telling you...

Small charitable donations from many people go a long way. There are so many heroes working tirelessly to help us during this crisis. Here are some organizations on the front lines that need our help: Feeding America feedingamerica.org Meals on Wheels...