By Kristin Wong Dec. 28, 2017 “Be more confident,” a friend once told me as we made the rounds at a swanky networking event where I felt terribly out of place. Faking confidence is easy: I pulled my shoulders back and spoke louder and with more assertiveness. Like many soft-spoken, mild-mannered people, I’ve spent a great… Continue reading NYT: Why Self-Compassion Beats Self-Confidence
Category: Meditation in Athletics
Running as Moving meditation
Vinluan: Moving meditation (Part 2) By Bobby Vinluan Sports Psychology Wednesday, October 16, 2013 THERE are usually distinctive stages in running and the need to listen to your body is recommended. If running doesn’t feel good in 30 minutes, you may want to stop or you may ask what am I doing here? Mild feeling of… Continue reading Running as Moving meditation
The Daily Habit Of These Outrageously Successful People
The Daily Habit Of These Outrageously Successful People The Huffington Post | By Carolyn Gregoire Posted: 07/05/2013 8:55 am EDT | Updated: 07/06/2013 6:32 pm EDT 2,052 486 523 249 “Meditation more than anything in my life was the biggest ingredient of whatever success I’ve had.” That’s what Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates —… Continue reading The Daily Habit Of These Outrageously Successful People
Shifting our Perception with Meditation – Ram Dass
Though you can start meditation at any time, it’s harder if your life is chaotic, and if you’re feeling paranoid, if you’re overwhelmed with responsibilities, or if you’re sick. But even starting under these conditions, meditation will help you to clear things up a bit. Slowly you reorganize your life to support your spiritual journey,… Continue reading Shifting our Perception with Meditation – Ram Dass
Darren Barker hopes meditation will help him win a world crown | Sky Sports
Darren Barker: Preparing for world title clash against Daniel Geale Sky Bet Sky Bet are offering all new customers a £10 Free Bet Claim your free bet now! Darren Barker has revealed how meditation has helped him prepare for his upcoming world title shot. Barker will have his second crack at a world title when… Continue reading Darren Barker hopes meditation will help him win a world crown | Sky Sports
‘Meditation Has Changed My Life,’ Says Hugh Jackman
An unlikely poster boy for meditation, Wolverine star Hugh Jackman revealed in the latest issue of Men’s Health that meditation “changed his life.” The August issue of the magazine features a world exclusive on his workout (and some mighty fine muscles he has too). Talking about the gruelling training involved to shape up for the… Continue reading ‘Meditation Has Changed My Life,’ Says Hugh Jackman
How Athletes Can Benefit From Meditation – Press Release – Digital Journal
PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 04, 2013 Anne Germain, a spiritual medium, philanthropist, and human resources expert, uses her talents to help cope with loss and regain confidence. Confidence, for athletes, is everything. A recent article on the Huffington Post outlines a few key factors why meditation is more than beneficial for athletes. Basic meditation, according to… Continue reading How Athletes Can Benefit From Meditation – Press Release – Digital Journal
The stress of not meditating, when you know you should – Lifestyle – The Boston Globe
I want to meditate. I do. I want to be calm and happy and live in the now. I want to try to deactivate genes associated with stress and inflammation and turn on those associated with mitochondrial function and telomere maintenance. I want to be mindful, darn it. And yet, like George Costanza, who wanted… Continue reading The stress of not meditating, when you know you should – Lifestyle – The Boston Globe
Yes, even you can meditate – latimes.com
By Mary MacVean March 30, 2013 If meditation sounds intriguing, you can try it out — in as few as 10 minutes a day — without leaving your office. “I’d say there’s quite a range [of styles],” says Mark Coleman, a longtime teacher. “Sitting. Stillness. Movement. Yoga, tai chi, chi gong. Ones that cultivate the… Continue reading Yes, even you can meditate – latimes.com
Why a Little Bit of Stress Is Good For You | Greatist
There are times when I think I’d be much happier if I could spend the rest of my life lounging on the sands of the Mediterranean, having someone fan me with palm fronds while feeding me superfood grapes. In other words, life would be better without any stress. Or would it? According to new research… Continue reading Why a Little Bit of Stress Is Good For You | Greatist