Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Stress-Management--Totally-FREE.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Stress-Management--Totally-FREE.html Isn't it so easy to focus on the things that worry us, and on the things we don't have or have lost. It's almost a default mode for some to focus and worry on the POSSIBILITY of what we could loose. In fact, it is in our nature it seems, to do that, even without the added reminder from the media. It's much harder to stay in the present, connect with the moment, and enjoy what you HAVE rather than be anxious and distressed about what you don't have, might loose, or what you can not control. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Turn-Grouchy-Spiral-to-Happiness-and-Joy.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Turn-Grouchy-Spiral-to-Happiness-and-Joy.html Have you ever noticed how negative energies feed off each other? If that is true, then it must be true too that positive energies can do the same. I am reminded of a friend who enjoys blowing kisses to random strangers in other cars while stopped at red lights. She does it just to see the surprise and smiles on the recipients' faces. It takes them out of their own head, to share a moment with a "neighbor." It makes me laugh just thinking of her doing it, and the reaction that must follow.... http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Yoga-Thinking-to-Improve-a-Bad-Week.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Yoga-Thinking-to-Improve-a-Bad-Week.html You can get beyond frustration, anger, sadness and other difficult feelings by observing what is happening in your mind and with your feelings. It is pretty simple to liberate yourself! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Setting-Intention-and-Reaching-your-Goals-with-Ease.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Setting-Intention-and-Reaching-your-Goals-with-Ease.html The power of intention, when focused and consistent, can be a powerful tool to help you reach your goals. Use this method to set the wheels of intention rolling before even getting out of bed in the morning. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Chai-Ritual-as-Yoga-for-Relaxation.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Work-Life/4250/Chai-Ritual-as-Yoga-for-Relaxation.html Giving your complete attention to making a glass of chai tea in the morning creates a very grounding, ceremony-like state of consciousness. Maybe we should call it chai zen. Or the yoga of tea: Chai Asana! Establish a morning ritual for yourself and feel how relaxed and mindful you will start your day. Read on for a great masala chai recipe!