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Want to clear your mind? Ask yourself these 20 questions. It’s nothing new to say that we are overstimulated, overworked, and constantly distracted.

Want to clear your mind? Ask yourself these 20 questions

As a result, our minds have become wired for constant stimulation. This is not a healthy way of being, however, and scientists constantly churn out research that reiterates this fact. Through the redirection of your attention, you can clear your mind and discover what truly matters in life. One way to do this is through asking yourself some important questions. Keep in mind, there are no right or wrong answers – just questions that may provide some insight in how you live your life. Is it worse to fail or never try? Power of Positivity Our passion is to serve and bring the best possible positive information, news, expertise and opinions to this page.

If you've ever felt disappointed, anxious, or afraid, let a 6-year-old lend you some perspective. What do kids know about anxiety and fearing change?

If you've ever felt disappointed, anxious, or afraid, let a 6-year-old lend you some perspective.

Actually, a lot. Kids are pretty much at the whim of whoever's in charge of their activities. The world is full of all kinds of rules they haven't figured out yet (even if it's just what time the pool closes), and they depend a lot on their caregivers to guide them through. That can mean a lot of curveballs, dealing with disappointment, and feeling in the dark about things. At Upworthy, we tell stories for a better world.Like us on Facebook to get them first: One person who thought a kid might have some helpful insight on anxiety, disappointment, and all-around icky feelings is filmmaker Bianca Giaever. A film student at the time, she wanted to make a film on anxiety from a child's point of view.

"I was curious to see if a six year old could relate to emotions like anxiety at such a young age. As it turns out, 6-year-olds are incredibly insightful. She asked Asa if there was a story that a movie could be made out of. But then it hit him! 52 Projects. 10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less. It usually takes us much longer to change our moods than we’d like it to take.

10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less

Here are ten things you can do in ten minutes or less that will have a positive emotional effect on you and those you love. 1. Watch "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. See it online at Oprah.com. This is a deeply moving segment that may be the best ten minutes you've ever invested in front of a computer. 2. - StumbleUpon. - StumbleUpon. 7 Lessons From 7 Great Minds - Global One TV - StumbleUpon. Have you ever wished you could go back in time and have a conversation with one of the greatest minds in history?

7 Lessons From 7 Great Minds - Global One TV - StumbleUpon

Well, you can’t sorry, they’re dead. Unless of course you’re clairaudient, be my guest. But for the rest of us, we can still refer to the words they left behind. Even though these great teachers have passed on, their words still live, and in them their wisdom. I’ve made a list of seven what I believe are some of the greatest teachings by the world’s greatest minds. Flickr - Photo Sharing! - StumbleUpon. - StumbleUpon. - StumbleUpon. - StumbleUpon. Dailymotion - Free beats - une vidéo Funny. 29 ways to stay creative by Huub Koch (therealhuubkoch) on Mobypicture - StumbleUpon. Flickr - Photo Sharing! - StumbleUpon. Crazy paper thing - StumbleUpon. Amazing guitar player.

- StumbleUpon. An Abandoned Country Estate in Yonkers & Scouting NY - StumbleUpon. Note: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ALDER MANOR AND WEDDINGS!!

An Abandoned Country Estate in Yonkers & Scouting NY - StumbleUpon

I’ve tried to figure it out, but the person in charge of weddings has never called me back, and it remains a complete mystery. I receive emails daily complaining about a lack of response for weddings, and I just don’t understand the situation. Very sorry! It sits on a hill just outside of New York City, completely empty and, for years, decaying and nearly forgotten… This is Alder Manor, and it’s without question one of the most amazing places I’ve ever had the pleasure of scouting. After both he and his wife died, the mansion was traded between owners who had no use for it and eventually wound up abandoned. When you first enter, you find yourself in the enormous Main Hall, with the huge grand staircase off to one side. Reverse of the main hall. Which leads to the incredible library: Standing in the reverse corner, with a great stone fireplace and working chandeliers. A painting over the fireplace is still in excellent shape: