As described earlier, our brain is wired to focus on fearful or negative stimuli more than positive ones.

Why does our stress linger so much longer than theirs, sometimes becoming chronic? The answer is in our brain. Our capacity for thought—as precious as it is—gets in our way. In addition to a fretful mind, popular messages encourage us to live in overdrive, making it all the more difficult for us to return to a calm state. Let’s examine each of

abhyanga ayurvedic oil self-massage is a powerful way to quiet the mind.

happiness brings out our best potential in four concrete ways.5

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has spent much of his life teaching yoga-based breathing practices around the world through his organization the Art of Living Foundation.

Research shows that the more you check your e-mail, the more stress you experience.

Authentic Happiness,

Scientists hypothesize that this negativity bias is evolutionarily adaptive. By remembering dangerous encounters with predators, for example, our ancestors were more likely to steer clear of them. However, nowadays this tendency is no longer necessary and often gets in our way.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s breathing technique (the Sudarshan Kriya)