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SavasanaElina Fairytale (Pexels) Has it ever happened to you too? As the yoga session draws to a close, everything slows down and you slowly lie down on the mat and wait for Savasana, but our mindsets in motion all the stress and anxiety we need to let go of when we walk through the door. Sometimes when we want to slow down, our mind acts more brutally than in a stressful situation and does not allow us to rest. This makes it difficult for us to relax and follow the yoga instructor's guidance. So how do we relax in Savanasa?

It takes a lot of effort to change someone else's mind or your own. But being aware of how your brain functions might be useful.Purchased via istockphoto. Knowing how the brain functions can be useful if you've ever tried to convince someone of something but were met with utter resistance.

We see reality through a personal lens shaped by our beliefs, culture, religion, and experiences. The movie Roshomon was a brilliant example of this, where three witnesses to a crime recount different versions of what happened. When couples argue, they usually can’t agree on the facts of what happened. Additionally, our mind tricks us according to what we think, believe, and feel. These are cognitive distortions that can skew your perception and cause unnecessary pain. This is especially true if you suffer from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or perfectionism. Cognitive distortions reflect flawed thinking, often stemming from insecurity and low self-esteem. Negative filters distort reality and can generate stressful emotions.

The power to create things is one of the most important capabilities that human beings possess. So many people have produced or constructed things that I've heard and read about. Human beings invented the fashionable clothes we wear, the medical facilities we use, and the automobiles we drive among other things.

The studies are not conclusive, and yet increasing evidence points to a separation between the organic brain and concept of a mind. This article is based on scientific postings and accredited media reports. All linked information within this article is fully-attributed to the following outlets:Mind Matters, Nobel Prize-Winner Roger Sperry, The University of Cambridge, and Wikipedia.org.

You give your little finger and they want to take your whole hand. I’ve been reading about saying no more frequently of late than about saying yes. It’s a strange concept to me as I tend to always want to say yes and give far more than was agreed.

A new study sheds light on how people influence and control our mind. Research on mice, whose brains are remarkably similar to humans, reveals that our brains are affected by those around us. The key factor is dominance. The brain of the subordinate mouse synchronized to the dominant mouse. This likely applies to our relationships. Typically, people with stronger personalities make the decisions and get their needs met more often than their partners do.

Ongoing studies have concluded human consciousness survives for up to six minutes following physical death. Those studies have also differentiated between the organic human brain, and the mind.

Follow this set of Categories and make each point a Habit for a healthier and better you. A Happy Family - My Kids and Me Hiking in New York StateRob Hourmont. It’s Saturday, the weekend, yeah! But not so fast. The weekend is no reason to slack or hop back into poor habits.

The mind is a fascinating thing. It can be our worst enemy or our best friend. A person's mind can make them successful or miserable, happy or sad, and everything in between. In the end, a person's life is determined by what they do with their thoughts.

Have you done your stretching exercises today? No, not that kind of stretching, the other kind. While stretching can be great for your body, stretching your mind can be great as well. How often do you stretch your mind?

Life is a mixture of good and unpleasant experiences. A mixture of happiness and tears, that is to say, you will not be using scissors to scrape off wickedness and tears. Because this is what life is all about. Because it is evil and sorrowful, we turn to good and joy.

woman in black and white sweater sitting on a chairkevin turcios/unsplash. Many of us know challenging moments in our lives when we've difficulty controlling our own thoughts and feelings. Imagine coming home after a hard day at work, taking a nice hot shower, eating a good dinner, having some chocolates, and starting to watch your favorite show on TV - nice, right? But we may have noticed that during these happy activities, our thoughts were thinking about project deadlines at work, the nagging boss, unfair colleagues, or the rude stranger we met in traffic that morning. These intrusive thoughts distract us from our present moment. Even as we go about our daily activities, we may be physically in one place, but mentally in another. For example, eating dinner at home and thinking about your rude boss will not help you to have a peaceful time.

In hopes of reducing unconscious biases in the hiring process, companies have increasingly turned to AI (artificial intelligence).(Sujins/Pixabay) New York City will fine employers and vendors for undisclosed or biased AI use.