Jurjun's Journal

Willpower & Motivation When you know the habit you want to change, is it a matter of using your willpower to change it and your motivation to keep going?   Yes and no. Yes because when it comes to habits willpower and motivation both have an important role to play but they’re not enough on their own as there are limitations to be aware of.  Willpower is the power to exercise your will.  To have control over what you do and self-discipline.  But the thing about will power is you only have so much of it and when it runs out – because we’re tired or hungry or sad – it’s hard to rely on.  This is why you can wake up with good intentions and lots of willpower but by the evening it’s decidedly harder to exercise your will.  Although you can get better at exercising willpower the more we do it, your brain likes your habits so wants you to keep them.  So although willpower has a role to play in changing your habits, it can’t be relied on to do it alon...

I wish if we could stop the moment. Do you ever wish you could freeze the moments you have with your children? We cannot stop time, but we can slow down our days and learn how to treasure the precious moments we have together. Life can get busy for parents. It is all too easy to find yourself just going through the motions, moving mindlessly from one task to another, until you fall exhausted into your bed. Instead of feeling the moment with your children right-now. Feel the moments you have right-now I have found that one of the most effective ways to do this is to start living in the present, instead of focusing on all the things you need to do, put them aside and start enjoying the time right-now with your children. I know – it’s a lot easier said than done. We don’t live in a culture that encourages this kind of mindfulness. Still, if you can manage it even for a few moments a day, you will see a difference in your bonding with your children. Get Started, Treasure the Precious Momen...

Meditation is a vast concept there are various types of meditation, it is highly recommended that practise meditation under the guidance and presence of Teacher or Guru. And the most important thing to do during meditation is to keep your mind clear of all the thoughts. As good thought may make you kind person, so does terrible thoughts make you evil and sad thought may lead to depression and suicidal instincts.  In meditation, a basic method is to focus your attention on your breathing. After setting aside time to practice meditation, you’ll find it easier to focus your attention on your breath in your daily life. It is an important skill to deal with negative emotions, stress, anxiety, control your temper, and sharpen your ability to concentrate. How to do Breathing Meditation: The basic way to do meditation is simply to focus your attention on your breath, the inhale and exhale. You can do this while standing, but ideally, you’ll be sitting position. Your eyes may be open or clo...