|
|
10 Strategies to Creating More in Less Time
Following is a list--a menu of options, if you will--of
strategies that will get you on the road to creating more
in less time and turbo-charging your productivity! I've
often said that there is no "one size fits all" recipe to
life, but if...
Alternative Medicine Expands Treatment Options
How Complementary and Alternative Medicine can open a New World
of Possibilities
If you mentioned the term alternative medicine 10 or 20 years
ago, most would assume that only people who fell outside the
mainstream practiced this form of...
Coping With Holiday Stress
The holidays are upon us and instead of leisurely sipping eggnog
around the fireplace, we find ourselves in a frenzy trying to
get all too many things done in anticipation of that one
perfect, albeit elusive holiday moment.
Despite...
Don't Be A Slave To Your Things
Do you have things like a bicycle, jetski, or swimming pool that sit unused? Is it that you don't have time to use them because you have to work so much just to pay for them? Sometimes it seems like all the things we own somehow own us. The bad...
Pilates: A Challenging and Motivating Exercise Regimen
Pilates is named after its creator Joseph Pilates. It is an exercise regimen that uses machines and special stretches. This exercise puts emphasis on flexibility and overall strength over body bulk. One of the principles of Pilates is concentration....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intelligence Quotient - Increase Yours Today
Would you like to increase your intelligence quotient or IQ? You
can use brain power exercises and techniques designed to help
you long-term, but what if you want a quick brain fix right now?
Maybe you have an important meeting coming up, or a crucial
test, or just a chess game you don't want to lose. If you want
fast results, and not an argument about the definition of
intelligence, try some of the following.
Breath To Increase Intelligence Quotient
Breath deeply through your nose. Breathing deeply relaxes you
and puts more oxygen in your blood (and therefore in your
brain). Since relaxation has been proven to improve brain
function, and low oxygen levels in the blood have been shown to
decrease it, you benefit doubly from deep breathing.
Nose-breathing uses the diaphragm more, drawing air further into
the lungs. This is an easy, effective way to improve the
functioning of your brain immediately.
Meditation also helps, partly because of the deep breathing. A
simple breath-watching meditation allows true relaxation, and is
conducive to creative problem solving. Close your eyes and
breath through your nose, deeply at first, then in whatever way
is comfortable. Thoughts will arise, but just dismiss them and
return your attention to your breath. Continue this for at least
a few minutes.
Move To Increase Intelligence Quotient
Posture affects our state of mind, and helps us to think more
clearly. Here's an experiment to prove this to yourself. First
do math problems in your head while slouching, with your mouth
open. Then try again while sitting up straight with your lips
together. You'll notice that it's easier to think this way.
Exercise, but just enough to get the blood pumping. This can
"wake up" your brain and help you think better. Walking works
best for many, but any aerobic activity can help increase
your
IQ.
You probably knew that sleep can help brain function. However,
the evidence shows that the quality of sleep is very important,
not just the quantity.
Eat To Increase IQ
Ginkgo biloba leaves, whether in capsules or tea or off a
neighbors tree, have been shown to increase blood flow to the
brain, helping memory and concentration. The effect is quick,
and doesn't seem to diminish with regular use.
Use caffeine. Everything from test scores on college exams to
chess games have been shown to improve after a cup of coffee or
other drink containing caffeine. However, it is a temporary
effect, and caffeine may have adverse long-term effects for
regular users.
Avoid sugar. Any simple carbohydrates taken in large quantities
can give you a sluggish feeling that makes it difficult to
think. Insulin is dumped into your veins after the sugar is,
giving you the "sugar blues." Avoid white flour, sugar,
potatoes, and other carbohydrates when you need a clear mind.
Results - Not Definitions
Experts can argue about whether you can increase your IQ in any
absolute sense, but we know there are times when you would score
higher or lower on an IQ test, right? If you slept well,
exercised, drank coffee and ginkgo tea, then sat up straight and
breathed deeply as you took the test, don't you think you would
score a few points higher? Even more importantly, wouldn't you
be better prepared for whatever mental tasks you faced? Get
smarter now, and forget the arguments about intelligence
quotient.
About the author:
Steve Gillman has been studying brainpower enhancement, creative
problem solving, and related topics for years. Subscribe to his
free Creative Problem
Solving Course, and get a free gift at:
http://www.ProblemSolving101.com
|
|
|
|
|
Learning Meditation Home Page |
Introduction to the basics of meditation and the reduction of stress. |
www.learningmeditation.com |
  |
Meditation Room |
Choose freely and feel free to perform more than one meditation. ... Allow some time for your meditation. These meditations last from 3 - 10 minutes. ... |
www.learningmeditation.com |
  |
Meditation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
An introduction to different traditions, forms, techniques, and benefits. Includes links to other resources. |
en.wikipedia.org |
  |
World Wide Online Meditation Center |
Contains colorful, clear, concise meditation instruction on a variety of meditation methods from various spiritual teachings, plus tranquil meditation tapes ... |
www.meditationcenter.com |
  |
The Transcendental Meditation (TM) Program - Official website. How ... |
Meditation validated by over 600 scientific studies. The best meditation against stress. Online video! Personal instruction and lifetime follow-up. |
www.tm.org |
  |
Vipassana Meditation Website |
Homepage of the organization which offers Vipassana Meditation courses as taught by SN Goenka. |
www.dhamma.org |
  |
Welcome to Meditation Mount |
Meditation training programs and group meditation as a service to humanity. Worldwide organization based in Ojai, California. |
www.meditation.com |
  |
Guided meditations on mindfulness, peace, the 23rd Psalm, the way ... |
Come into the present moment with this 10-minute mindfulness meditation narrated by ... Experience a flow of positive energy with this meditation on peace ... |
www.beliefnet.com |
  |
Meditation Station Presented By The Meditation Society Of America |
Meditation Society of America's web site. Dedicated to sharing meditation techniques and concepts from all traditions. |
www.meditationsociety.com |
  |
Wildmind | Learn Meditation Online |
Wildmind provides a complete guide to simple meditation techniques. |
www.wildmind.org |
  |
Meditation |
An article By Dr Tom J. Chalko explaining the process and stressing the need for a spiritual teacher. |
www.thiaoouba.com |
  |
Free Learn to Meditate, online meditation - Meditation Australia. |
Details of activities, events, and classes in Wollongong University, Australia. Also offer a free online Meditation course. |
meditation.org.au |
  |
Meditation, Home, what is meditation, types of meditation ... |
Meditation Meditation is an alternative therapy. It can be broadly classified under the mind-body medicine. More and more doctors are prescribing meditation ... |
1stholistic.com |
  |
Sivananda Yoga - Meditation |
Introduction to the Official Web site of the Internationa Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers. Lots of information on Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, ... |
www.sivananda.org |
  |
Stress Reducers: Articles index |
yellow arrow button, Choose a Virtual Meditation Slide Show for Your ... yellow arrow button, Meditation and Relaxation: 20 Minutes A Day Can Make A ... |
www.selfhelpmagazine.com |
  |
Zen Mountain Monastery: Zen Meditation Instructions |
Detailed instructions from Zen Mountain Monastery on how to practice Zen meditation. |
www.mro.org |
  |
Meditation and concentration |
meditation concentration ability. ... Online fire meditation use it and develop concentration ability; Online flash meditation look at the screen and ajust ... |
www.ababasoft.com |
  |
Siddha Yoga path - Gurumayi - Swami Muktananda founder |
Under the guidance and teachings of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, Siddha Yoga meditation students embrace the spiritual practices of yoga. |
www.siddhayoga.org |
  |
Meditation Handbook |
Survey of seven meditation techniques for beginners. |
home.att.net |
  |
Healing Music|Meditation Music|Self Help products |
Healing Products offers healing music for your Mind, Body & Soul at low prices. Use sound and music to heal and relax. |
www.healingproducts.com |
  |
|