App and social media companies use these three psychological mind hacks to keep you scrolling. Here is how they’re getting you hooked and some tips on wiser use of the tech in your life. The War For Our Attention They’re calling it an ‘attention war’ – where big tech...
Did you know that one in five people these days are affected by mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression? These days many of us are also struggling with stress and overwhelm as the pace and demands of life increase. I believe now more than ever we all need to...
What do you want from life? Once our survival needs are met we just want to be happy right? That’s what we focus our efforts and our sights on. But what if your beliefs – your unconscious assumptions – about where happiness comes from are incorrect? What if...
Do you ever find yourself stuck in unhelpful habits or addictions like overeating, overspending or drinking too much coffee or alcohol? Ever been in that place where you try and try to change through the force of willpower again and again but find yourself right back...
Recently I interviewed world-renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg. During this ‘mindfulness masterclass’ (video below) we explore what it means to find ‘real happiness’ and Sharon describes the obstacles that most people get caught in...
There are moments in life that are hard, painful, scary and difficult to endure. There are times when we feel anger, anxiety, grief, embarrassment, stress, remorse or other negative emotions. In these trying times we often want to escape the pain, drown it out or push...
“It is one thing to talk eloquently on the subject of mindfulness and it is another thing to actually practice mindfulness. Melli is one of those select few who walks her talk.”
"We are not troubled by things, but by the opinions we have about things." - Epictetus - Tuesday Jun 25 - 1:00am
"Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are." - Jose Ortega y Gasset - Monday Jun 24 - 1:00am
"Today like every other day we wake up empty and frightened. Don't open the door of your study and begin reading. T… https://t.co/MoVQSuCZ9I - Sunday Jun 23 - 1:00am
"There is more to life than increasing its speed." -Mahatma Gandhi - Friday Jun 21 - 1:00am
