An Amygdala Hijack can make us behave irrationally as our judgment of a situation is not based on our rational thought process. This article aims to explore the concept of the Amygdala Hijack in more detail and look at ways to reduce the potential negative impact of it in our lives.
A certain amount of pressure can be beneficial to help you perform in important things like exams and interviews giving you the motivation to be at your best. Having intense stress can be detrimental to your health. By learning to manage stress you can be better equipped to deal with pressure.
Cognitive distortions are irrational or unhelpful patterns of thinking that anybody can start to follow, whether or not they are aware of them. If these thoughts are not identified and addressed, they can have devastating effects on your mental and physical health.
An article about using the technique of awareness of breath for the purposes of meditation. This is part of an approach to mindful living and has many health benefits which will be explored in greater depth.
For many of us in this modern day age of technology it can be difficult to find time or the motivation to focus on the present moment. For various reasons we may be so busy with our lives we simply forget to be mindful of the present moment. This is where incorporating informal mindfulness can help.
Going on mindful walks has many physical and mental benefits and is something everyone should practice. In today's world there is constant stress and with the increasing use of technology it almost feels impossible to switch off. This is where incorporating mindfulness in everyday life is vital.
I have been very passionate about writing content for a long time. It is something I have always wanted to do but I have never been able to dedicate any meaningful time to it. In my first Hub Pages post I will be going through my reasons for joining the HubPages Community.