We found 21 results tagged with "inner harmony"

21 Challenges

13 participants 6 comments
Posted on: April 24, 2008

Have an album-athon

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

The digitization of music has a dark side: When did you last listen to an entire album? Today, challenge yourself to find a piece of music that you haven’t heard in a while and listen to it straight...

70 participants 25 comments
Posted on: April 15, 2008

Become aware of stress

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Did you know that stress can cause headaches, irritability, poor concentration, confusion, and food overconsumption? The first step in reducing yours is to become aware of your stress triggers. Today...

17 participants 6 comments
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Salute the sun

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Want to energize your body and clear your mind before starting your day? Try sunrise yoga. Enjoy some invigorating sun salutations before leaving the house - look online for a routine that fits your...

35 participants 9 comments
Posted on: March 04, 2008

Banish negative thoughts

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

We all have an inner critic that tells us when we’ve done something wrong and won’t let us forget it. What’s worse is sometimes it’s difficult to quiet that critic and get on with our day. Today...

22 participants 5 comments
Posted on: February 26, 2008

Make time for you

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Many of us spend our days rushing from activity to activity with precious few moments to really stop and enjoy small pleasures. Today, make an effort to break that cycle. Challenge yourself to...

16 participants 6 comments
Posted on: February 18, 2008

Lift your mood with music

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

If you sit down and pay attention to how music makes you feel you realize how powerfully it can affect your emotions. And not just your emotions. According to some studies, music actually stimulates...

11 participants 2 comments
Posted on: February 07, 2008

Tune-in to your internal clock

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sleeping is part of your body’s 24-hour biological cycle, also known as your circadian rhythm. When you get enough sleep, your body has time to do regular maintenance work. That’s why after a good nightâ...

10 participants 0 comments
Posted on: February 04, 2008

Smile at strangers

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Isn’t it amazing how a smile from a passing stranger can brighten your day? Today, challenge yourself to smile at someone in passing. Spread a little happiness.

5 participants 1 comment
Posted on: January 28, 2008

Visualize yourself healthy

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Practiced by athletes to improve sports performance, mental conditioning can also work for overcoming everyday stress and improving health. What is it, exactly? A practice based on four core...

22 participants 10 comments
Posted on: December 31, 2007

Close the door on last year

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

It’s natural to look back on the past year and assess where you started and how far you’ve come. This process helps with closure, and it also gives you renewed hope for the coming year. Every new...

12 participants 5 comments
Posted on: December 29, 2007

Set goals for the year ahead

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

Looking forward to a successful new year is a lot more than just following through on a New Year’s resolution. It’s about setting tangible goals for yourself and marking your progress along the way...

30 participants 16 comments
Posted on: November 21, 2007

Enter your day slowly

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Rushing to get ready every morning causes you to start your day at a high-stress level. Today, make a commitment to start tomorrow morning at a slower pace. Wake up at least 30 minutes earlier...

9 participants 1 comment
Posted on: November 13, 2007

Forgive yourself

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Letting go of self-blame can be incredibly difficult. Today, identify one thing to forgive yourself for. Write it down, along with all the reasons why you believe it’s your fault…and the reasons it...

25 participants 4 comments
Posted on: November 05, 2007

Start a meditation practice

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Some research shows meditation may be linked to decreased stress, anxiety, and depression. It may also help many medical conditions, including allergies, chronic pain, and heart disease. Not to...

84 participants 21 comments
Posted on: September 27, 2007

Listen to music

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

According to some studies, music activates the brain’s pleasure centers, which in turn may help lower blood pressure, reduce pain, and improve sleep. Today, take a few minutes to enjoy your favorite...

30 participants 5 comments
Posted on: September 26, 2007

Slow down

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Faster isn’t necessarily better. We often get caught up rushing around and multi-tasking. As a result we’re not fully paying attention. Today, as much as possible, practice doing one thing at a time...

27 participants 5 comments
Posted on: September 17, 2007

Start a journal

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sometimes we don’t really know what we think about something or how we feel until we write it down. Whether you go out and buy a spiral notebook or turn on your computer and begin typing, make an...

75 participants 30 comments
Posted on: August 31, 2007

Create a soothing workspace

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sometimes taking a few minutes out of your busy day to reorganize your workspace can reap huge rewards. Today, make it a priority to find ways of readjusting your working environment to soothe your...

17 participants 6 comments
Posted on: August 26, 2007

Introduce some quiet into your life

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

When you have some time on a weekend, no matter how hard it seems, try to spend an entire day without using your cell phone, PDA, or the Internet. Block out all uninvited distractions and spend some...

22 participants 8 comments
Posted on: July 27, 2007

Share something you've been holding back

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sometimes it's difficult to share what's going on inside your head or heart. Today, make an extra effort to find a positive way to tell someone what you've been thinking or feeling. You might be...

41 participants 13 comments
Posted on: July 25, 2007

Be good to yourself

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

In the next 24 hours, set aside 10 minutes for yourself. Take a hot bath, drink a cup of tea, or meditate. The point is to show yourself a little kindness. You'll appreciate it.