9 Ways To Silence Your Inner Critic.. 10 Best Yoga Poses For Stress.. Mindfulness Benefits

April 8, 2013 Subscribe · Forward 9 Ways To Silence Your Inner Critic A little self-criticism is a good thing: It can be a reality check that spurs you to be a better person. But there is a vast difference between "I need to work out more," which sparks your motivation, and "I'm a jiggly blob." Excessive self-criticism tends to backfire, because it leads us to focus on our so-called failures instead of the "small ways that we could have improved," says psychologist Tamar E. Chansky, PhD, author of Freeing Yourself From Anxiety. And over the long term, studies show, self trash-talk is associated with higher stress levels and even depression. Happily, there are many ways to muzzle that inner critic for good.  Continue reading... The 10 Best Yoga Poses For Stress Relief (PHOTOS) A Meditation on Impermanence How To Find Balance -- Anywhere (WATCH) Could Mindfulness Start In The Heart? LISA FIRESTONE The Many Benefits of Mindfulness If asked to explain the value of mindfulness, you may want to consider the following question: Can you sit for one minute and completely quiet your mind? Can you do this without feeling like you're coming out of your skin? Continue reading... AGAPI STASSINOPOULOS Four Magic Words: Can You Help Me? Here is how I see it, asking for help in the absolute knowing that we deserve to be helped, is one of the most loving things we can do for ourselves; not coming from a place of entitlement, or having the expectation that someone should help us, but more like an owning of the areas that we need assistance with. Continue reading... MENNA VAN PRAAG How 99 Days Can Change Your Life: The Hope Street Challenge Don't waste time lamenting the years that have passed when your dreams drifted by unfulfilled. It's a great waste of your creative spirit and won't effect anything except to make too depressed to take positive action. Continue reading... DANIELLE HARK You Have Wings! Take a few minutes to relax and let Rumi's words take you away. Rumi was a thirteenth-century poet, professor, and spiritual master who could say volumes in just a few words. His notions are simple but inspiring. Continue reading... FAISAL HOQUE Living and Leading with Authenticity Authentic people commit themselves to excellence in everything they do. They are constantly pushing the envelope and raising their standards. And they have the wisdom to know the difference between excellence and perfection. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.