Groovy Concepts

27/10/2022

Olympic gold medalist, Carl Lewis was once quoted as saying: "It's all about the journey, not the outcome". Keep in mind, this is coming from someone who won 9 gold medals and much more throughout his career. With a statement like this, from a legend like Carl Lewis, it really hits home the importance of not getting too caught up in our goals and ambitions and "living for the end result" of something. Always remember to enjoy the journey.

13/10/2022

16th century writer and politician, Richard Steele once said: "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body". In this modern world of social media, video content and games, it's important to remember the importance of reading everyday to maintain mental sharpness. Furthermore, reading from an actual book is much easier on your eyes and there is even some new research that shows that your mind retains more from reading a book than reading from a device. Be sure to exercise your mind by reading (from a book) every day.

06/10/2022

Malcolm Forbes was once quoted as saying “Presence is more than just being there.” Beyond the obvious importance of mental presence in meditation... in everything that you do throughout your day, always try to be fully present. We've found that, no matter what's going on (good or bad), just by keeping your mind focused in the moment, you can handle challenges much better. You can maintain the mental and emotion strength you need to overcome what life throws your way.

29/09/2022

In life it can seem hard to move forward from past hurts, offences or mistakes we've made. Sometimes our past just seems to haunt us and follow us around throughout our lives. It can feel like you just can't move forward. But Roy T. Bennett, author of The Light in the Heart, has a great quote that has inspired a lot of people to deal with their past and move forward. "Time doesn't heal emotional pain. You need to learn how to let go." You may think that you can't let go of past hurts or offences... but rest assured YOU CAN. Start today! The first step is to meditate on it. Visualize yourself forgiving and letting go of all the hurts and discord you've experienced in the past. In time, you'll get there. You'll learn to let go.

22/09/2022

Children’s author Kathleen Keating once said: “A hug makes you feel good all day”. A true statement for people of all ages. Hug someone you care for today!

15/09/2022

Passion is the human equivalent of the fuel that powers your car. In a similar way, passion powers a lifetime of dreams. It is an energy source for living an inspired life that is driven by purposeful action. Anthony Robbins once said: "Passion is the genesis of genius". Live with passion... and always do the things that you love.

08/09/2022

Gustave Flaubert once said: “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” People travel for many different reasons but one thing is for sure - travel changes you...often for the better. Seeing things you've never seen before and meeting people from different parts of the world gives you wisdom and can totally change your perspective on life. Wherever your travels take you, just keep on (wait for it) truckin'.

01/09/2022

Amy Poehler once shared a great quote on sleep. She said: "Sleep helps you win at life." In our experience here at Groovy Concepts, that's a real statement of truth. Getting a good night sleep every night can help almost every aspect of your life. It seems to fortify your physical, mental and emotional health and can really help you manage the challenges that can come against you. If you want to "win at life" make sure you get plenty of sleep at night.

25/08/2022

Tony Robbins, one of the world's leading life and business strategists was once quoted as saying: “When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” Taking time everyday to just sit and be grateful for the good things can make a huge impact in your life. Give it a try; make it a daily habit!

19/08/2022

18/08/2022

Sam Glenn, a best selling author and award winning motivational performance artist, has a great quote that says:"Sometimes the best solution is to rest, relax and recharge. It's hard to be your best on empty." Seems obvious... but often we seem to forget the obvious. We just grind through all our challenges, deadlines or whatever with the notion that we can just rest when all the work is done. But this mentality can lead to all kinds of issues in life - from health to personal relationship issues and more. Be sure to make time every day for rest, relaxation and fun. This will help you be your best in life.

11/08/2022

Dan Harris, author of the bestselling book "10% Happier", is more than just an advocate for the importance of meditation. For Dan, meditation has completely changed his life. Having given up a position as co-anchor of ABC News' "Nightline", Dan is now focusing his efforts on building his meditation school / community. His approach to mindfulness meditation is simple and easy to understand. He's quoted as saying: "Meditation is not about feeling a certain way. It’s about feeling the way you feel.” When practicing mindfulness meditation, simply start by observing and focusing on how you feel. The rest of the practice will come naturally. The best part is that you can do this practice almost anytime of the day. Even just a few minutes at a time can be beneficial. Give it a try!

04/08/2022

Smiling at another person can have a ripple effect, not only spreading a feeling of well-being to someone else but also improving your own state of mind. Always lead with a smile!

28/07/2022

There’s something about dancing to the beat of a great song that just seems to take all our cares away. Regardless of the reasons, one thing’s for sure: The physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of dancing are endless. Take some time to dance every day... even just by yourself.

26/07/2022

Inspiring author and philanthropist, Lailah Gifty Akita was once quoted as saying: "Let your body be your holy temple." Healthy eating, regular exercise, consistent sleep, and a balanced lifestyle are great first steps to get started. If you take care of your body, it will take care of you!

21/07/2022

Do you make time to laugh every day? Sounds like an odd question, right? However, we've heard from some people that claim that they haven't laughed in days and sometimes weeks. Many of us just get into this rut of struggling through the issues of daily life that our sense of humour kind of 'goes numb' and we just don't feel the urge to laugh anymore. So we don't. Madeleine L’Engle, famous author of A Wrinkle in Time (and many others), once said: "A good laugh heals a lot of hurts.” At Groovy Concepts, we think that's great medicine and we take it every day. Depending on what you're going through in life right now, you may need to work at this... but make the commitment to LAUGH EVERY DAY no matter what. You won't regret it!

19/07/2022

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." This was a quote by legendary stage actress and Hollywood film star, Mae West. It's implications are pretty self explanatory and it makes for a pretty good personal mantra. So in other words; do the things you love to do in life, live right and live well.

14/07/2022

We came across a great quote by Marie Forleo in her book 'Everything is Figureoutable'. It says: "Not having the best situation, but seeing the best in your situation is the key to happiness." Always try to see the good in your situation. Always count your blessings, not your troubles. Let's make it practical: as an exercise, spend 5-10 minutes counting and thinking about all the blessings in your life - no matter what's troubling you. Try this for 2 weeks - once in the morning and once at night. You won't regret it!

12/07/2022

Albert Einstein was once quoted as saying: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Sometimes it can be tempting to let ourselves go, give in to laziness and just coast through life. We sometimes give up on our dreams, aspirations and even give up on the things that we're passionate about in life. But this can lead us to fall out of balance... which is a one-way street to unhappiness. "To keep your balance, you must keep moving". So in other words; do what you love to do... and keep on moving!!!

07/07/2022

Gandhi once said: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” If you’ve ever selflessly given your time and effort to someone else, then you know this to be true. If you’re in a dark place right now, consider taking a break from your own problems or issues and go help someone else. This one approach could change your life. Help yourself... by helping someone else.

31/05/2022

31/05/2022