The Happiness Track

If our thoughts and minds are not the best gateway to tap into resilience, what is? Our bodies.

The “chase” mentality is pervasive in our culture because we are arguably facing the most difficult time in human history to resist external stimuli. Why? Technology allows work and personal demands to be on our radar all the time. Thanks to computers, smartphones, and tablets, the boss’s latest request is sitting in an in-box, to-do lists reminder

Just as your mind influences the breath, you can influence the state of your mind through the breath as well.”

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s breathing technique (the Sudarshan Kriya)

One study found that, the more people engaged in media multitasking (from word processing to text messaging and e-mail), the higher their anxiety and depression levels tended to be.22

When you are performing any individual task, if you are able to give it your undivided attention, you will accomplish it far more efficiently and quickly while also enjoying the process.

As shown in a study from his research group,9 surgery triggers a stress response, flooding the body with chemicals to hasten healing.10 However, if I entered surgery chronically stressed, my immune response would actually be weaker because I would have already diminished my body’s resources.

Authentic Happiness,

As described earlier, our brain is wired to focus on fearful or negative stimuli more than positive ones.