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Mind Over Medicine Is A New York Times Bestseller!

Lissa Rankin — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

I found out that Mind Over Medicine debuted on the New York Times Bestseller’s List this past Sunday, and it’s all because of YOU. So this is an unabashed love letter. Thank you all for making this great honor happen. I couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you.

Bless you for reading my blog, getting my newsletter, reading The Daily Flame, and following me onTwitter and Facebook, which gave Hay House the confidence to really get behind this book and my mission to help heal health care.

6 StepsTo Authentic Self Confidence For Women

Dana Theus — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Why would anyone follow a leader with no self-confidence? They wouldn’t. Do women struggle with self-confidence more than men? Yes. Then why are we surprised when there aren’t as many female leaders as male leaders in our businesses and society? We shouldn’t be.

Now, I know very well that moving women in to more leadership positions is a bit more complicated than this and I’m not trying to suggest an easy fix to women’s inequality… but I am saying that for too long women have “bought” the stories society has told us about how we “can’t lead like a man” (which, by the way, research says is true) and that “leading like a woman won’t work” (which, by the way, research says is not true.) The truth is we can do a lot more ourselves to build our confidence levels that will give us credibility on the leadership track.

Mind Over Medicine

Gabrielle Bernstein — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

What Needs To Die?

Danielle Dowling M.A. — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

What in your life is so inflamed + aggravated that it gnaws at your psyche?

What keeps you up at night bleary-eyed + restless?
What keeps you contemplative in the shower?
Zoned out behind the wheel?

The True Power Of No

Midge Greentree — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

I'll always remember my first, real, big no in the work world. A new supervisor, who wanted to look good on paper, who wanted to impress, I guess, began suggesting that I conduct my business in unethical ways. Soon, the suggestions became recommendations. And then came the closed-door directive.

Help Your Child Become An Inspired Leader

Ashley Ryan — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

I recently read a study that said 78% of people are unhappy in their career.

This got me thinking about the golden handcuffs that keep us stuck in jobs that we don’t love.
And how with a little bit of prevention, and planting a seed for our kids, maybe they could have the opportunity to have a career they love.

Ask And It Is Given

Leslee Horner — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

My daughter is a stickler for routine. If a change occurs without her knowledge, you will find her in quite a tizzy. Yesterday the weather report called for storms and possible tornadoes. I'd told her the night before that I might not be able to walk to school to pick her up. Panic flashed across her face. I assured her I'd do my best not to change the routine and sent her to bed.

A Word About Your Beautiful Anger

Jennifer Boykin — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

When I get stuck about what to write about, I’ll often ask a friend to give me a word and then just jam on that. This morning’s word was “resurrection” and, of course, the first thing I thought about was “insurrection.”

Stop Romanticizing Motherhood

Monica Wilcox — Sun, 12 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Mother’s Day is on the calendric horizon. The Mother of The Year Awards have begun. These lucky women will have a celebrity chef deliver their breakfast in bed, take an exotic trip to Bora Bora, or win a year’s supply of Tide.

The Role Of Vows

Maggie Lyon — Sat, 11 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

I am spending a lot of time at the moment studying and meditating on the role of vows in our lives, meaning I am in the midst of making much more intentional vows (or intimate declarations) towards making our world a brighter, more awakened place.

Taurus Solar Eclipse: Hard Work, Fresh Flowers

Ophira and Tali Edut — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Sashay, Shante! Today's Taurus new moon is also a game-changing eclipse. Taurus rules the zodiac's second house of work and money, and eclipses are known to bring surprise events (and opportunities) out of the blue. Dunno about you, but we're ready for this economic stimulus package, courtesy of the stars. Solar eclipses fall at new moons, which means they bring fresh beginnings, often out of the blue. (Read our feature on solar and lunar eclipses to learn more.)

Self Improvement VS. Self Acceptance

Mike Robbins — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

I had the honor of meeting author Robert Holden recently when we both spoke at the Hay House IGNITE event in San Jose, CA (which was an amazing experience, by the way). Robert is someone whom I’ve admired for quite some time. It was wonderful to get a chance to meet him in person and hear him speak live. In his talk, he said “There’s no amount of self improvement that can make up for a lack of self acceptance.”

Don't Believe Everything You Think: A Short Chainsaw Story

Allison Crow — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

There we were, 14 of us in a sacred circle sharing our hearts. We’d been there for a bit, and would be there for a bit more. One by one, each sweet soul shared their story, opened their soul -- when we were interrupted by the whirl of a chainsaw.

BRUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

Loud. Obnoxious. Interrupting.

I rolled my eyes and grimaced as the sound of the annoying yard maintenance equipment began taking away the goodness of our sacred circle. And then, in an instant....

An Eggy Book Launch - Happy Birth Day Mind Over Medicine!

Lissa Rankin — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Today is the birth day of my third book, Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself. Normally, I’d follow that sentence with a “Cue trumpets, let’s do cartwheels, “can you say PAR-TEE?” sort of comment. But on this very exciting day, I find myself oddly calm, peaceful, and contemplative instead of bouncy cheerleadery.

“It’s All In Your Head” ~ A Psychologist’s Take On Mind Over Medicine

Leslie Carr — Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

When Lissa Rankin first told me that she was writing a book about the impact that our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can have on our physical health, I was enthralled. Million of neurons began to fire while I recalled what I’ve learned about this subject, and I felt like my brain had been set on fire.

I hope that doesn’t sound too dramatic.