An excellent reminder to start the week on the right foot as we move into the busy holiday season! đ
Learning about Attachment Theory and adult attachment can help you understand the psychology behind how we act in and steer our relationships. This is essential to developing healthier relationships. Put in the work to cultivate these meaningful relationshipsâwe all deserve to feel safe and loved by our circle. Build self-awareness, know your attachment style, and understand the styles you work well with to easily recognize that in people. This will give you confidence and knowledge to avoid toxic relationships and feel safe to be vulnerable in the solid ones. đ Learn more about attachment styles from freelance writer Sophia Shalabi in our November issue at the link in our bio to start building stronger, happier relationships!
Have you ever wondered why some people get sick as they get older while others donât? Stress is linked not only to poor health but also accelerated aging. And that means learning how to minimize stressâor to deal with it appropriatelyâmay help you stay healthy as you grow older.Thankfully, there are some simple tools you can learn to help you shift your nervous system from stress to relaxation. Laura Parr, a yoga teacher and therapist, shares four tools for this purpose in our November issue of IndigoBlue Magazine. Subscribe to our digital magazine at the link in our about section!
With so many distractions, being a good listener is a rare gift. âActive listeningâ is when you make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying, but the complete message being communicated. This involves understanding the emotional and non-verbal elements within the message. Ready to be a better active listener to build stronger interpersonal relationships? These two tips recommended by Dhanishta Shah, writer and founder of literary portal Bookedforlife, will help! Subscribe to IndigoBlue Magazine at the link in our about section to read the entire article with more active listening tips.
Happy Friday! đ Hereâs a great reminder to close out the workweek. Make sure to take some time for self-care this weekend. đ
Access value-filled content on health, wellness, and personal growth and development from authors sharing their personal perspectives and expertise: https://indigobluemagazine.com. Since so many of us are feeling disconnected, IndigoBlue Magazine offers an opportunity to feel more connected and see our experience through the experience of others. đ
Wherever you find yourself, amidst whatever life circumstances, the mindful practice of a daily walk incorporates movement and meditation and opens your mind to a realm that cannot be heard unless we break free for a window in nature every day. Read this inspiring story of accessing creativity through walking by Kirk Lee, a writer, meditation teacher, and nomad currently living in Central America, in our most recent issue of IndigoBlue Magazine. Subscribe at the link in our about section! đ
Mindfulness is a tool for both mental and physical well-being. According to the American Heart Association, practicing mindfulness may help manage stress as well as lower high blood pressure. It also helps us get better sleep. When weâre so busy during the hectic workday, it can feel difficult to practice mindfulness. However, finding ways to be mindful at work is easier than you may think. Here are two quick but impactful ways to practice it during the workday recommended by Sandeep Kulshrestha, the founder of the International Institute of Positive Psychology. Read our October issue of IndigoBlue Magazine for three more ways to incorporate mindfulness into your busy life. Subscribe at the link in our bio!
Like any other character trait, we develop self-esteem by being given the resources and knowledge to do so. Our daily interactions with the children in our life are providing them with the tools to develop their self-esteem. đ Author Ronny Maye, a former early childhood educator with a passion for volunteerism and community service, describes three fantastic ways to build the self-esteem in our children they need to thrive as they grow up. Find the article in our October issue of IndigoBlue Magazine at the link in our about section!
Numerous studies have shown that mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help us live a healthy life. The idea of mindfulness is to savor, appreciate, and focus on the present moment. Now the question is: How can we practice mindfulness when we are always rushing through our busy lives with family obligations, work meetings, events, and more? The good news is that mindfulness is actually a simple practice that can be done anywhere. Sandeep Kulshrestha, the founder of the International Institute of Positive Psychology, shares five ways you can practice it during the workday in our October issue of IndigoBlue Magazine. Check out the link in our about section to become a subscriber! đ
Since poems make use of imagery, metaphors, and various linguistic techniques, they provide a wider scope and canvas to discuss and express painful, intense, and ambiguous thoughts and emotions. If you want to use poetry as a tool for growth and healing, start off by reading different poems. The Poetry Pharmacy by William Sieghart is a comprehensive resource book where you can find poems that work for different occasions. Think of it as a source of poetry prescriptions to find ones that resonate with you. đ Writer Dhanishta Shah, the founder of literary portal Bookedforlife, provides more tips for using poetry as a tool for self-growth, healing, and transformation in our September issue of IndigoBlue Magazine. Subscribe at the link in our about section.
Have you experienced this scenario? đ© You find yourself clenching your jaw tightly when you are having a stressful day at work or school. đ© You realize your palms are clenched into a fist when you feel anxious. đ© You may experience other nervous tics that manifest during stressful events, such as shaking your legs uncontrollably or picking your skin. Our body has a way of responding to negative, external triggers, often by storing turbulent emotions. If emotions are stuck inside the body, can we shake them off? We can inculcate this primitive response more proactively into our coping strategies! Alleviate tension and stress stored in the muscles with TREÂź exercises. Sylvia Tillman, a Certified TRE Provider and the founder of What Is The Alternative?, explains: âTRE is like an internal massage â with better effects as the shaking process reaches hidden muscles that a massage therapist canât reach from the outside. TRE is also called meditation for people who donât like to meditate.â Learn how to practice TRE and reach a place of emotional and physical equilibrium in this article by writer, journalist, and communications consultant Kritika Narula: https://bit.ly/ShakeOffEmotionFB
This is a fantastic reminder as we shift into a new month and season. đ
Weâre excited to announce that our September issue of IndigoBlue Magazine will be available tomorrow â September 1! Get ready for more value-filled content to help you achieve your goals, maintain your health and wellness, and establish lasting, healthy relationships as the summer lull is waning, and we are thinking of shorter days and falling leaves. đ Be sure to visit the link in our About section to subscribe and access our September issue starting tomorrow! đ
How can we capture and preserve our travel insights and memories? How can we make sure that the beautiful moments we experienced are easily accessible to us later? Yes, we can take loads of photos, but there are other creative ways we can cherish our travel memories. âïž đ In our August issue, Dhanishta Shah, writer and founder of literary portal Bookedforlife, shares ways to preserve those valuable but fleeting moments you have while traveling. Visit the link in our About section to subscribe to IndigoBlue Magazine!
This is an excellent remind to take the time you need to rest, relax, and practice self-care amid all the busyness of day-to-day life. đ
While watching a great, entertaining movie have you ever wonderedâapart from the stunning visuals, the actors, and the actionâwhat else makes you stay entranced? Itâs the music, which runs in the background but still subtly aligns your emotions with what youâre watching on screen. Itâs the music that makes you sad during an emotional scene and gets you pumped up during a high-octane action sequence. While filmmakers and artists use music to entertain people, many researchers, doctors, and even spiritual leaders use the astonishing ability of music and musical chants to heal the human mind. Psychological disorders related to stress, anxiety, and depression can arise from various negative emotions you unknowingly process in your mind on a regular basis. All these emotions flow in the form of brain waves and interestingly, these waves are sensitive to the vibrations that are created through music or chanting. So, when your brain waves respond to music, they can change the way you feel. Rupendra Brahambhatt, a thriving writer, filmmaker, and journalist, shares some beautiful success stories that demonstrate the value of music and chanting. đ¶ đ Subscribe to IndigoBlue Magazine at the link in our about section to read these stories.
