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Problems Are Gifts, Are You Accepting Them?
Problems. We all have them, and it seems each day adds more to the collection. Life is full of unique obstacles and challenges wherever we turn, and whatever we do. Sometimes we become overwhelmed trying to manage all the problems that arise, but what if we could...
Letting Go: Why We Should Reflect on Attachment
Some philosophies, such as Buddhism, say that attachment is the root of all suffering, but what do they mean exactly? What is the mechanism? How does it cause suffering? The foundation of this idea is the impermanence of all things: since nothing lasts forever, if we...
How to Break the Cycle of Complaining
Sometimes I find myself slipping into a cycle of negativity, this could be as moderate as being irritated and complaining or as severe as depression or anxiety. I’ve noticed that regardless of the severity, the mechanism is similar if not the same. These negative...
6 Things I Learned from 90 Days Without Alcohol, Added Sugar, Caffeine, or Cannabis
It’s December 17th, the morning after a great wedding, I wake up hungover in a hotel room and see a message on my phone. It’s from my good friend: “I have a challenge for you.” “I’m always up for a challenge, what is it?" I reply. Little did I know what I was getting...
7 Ideas to Enhance Your Meditation Practice
Meditation can seem like an elusive concept, something distant and out of reach. I used to think meditation was a very narrow activity: sitting with crossed legs, hands on the knees, and breathing - but it is much more broad and diverse than that. After a lot of...
Equanimity: 7 Ways to Stay Calm and Balanced in a Turbulent World
This is a continuation of last week's post, Pura Vida: A Note on Equanimity, which talks about one of my experiences with equanimity. Equanimity is a profoundly steady, calm, and balanced state of mind which is unshakeable by stress, adversity, or anything else for...
Pura Vida: A Note on Equanimity
This is me straight chilling at our AirBnB in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica. July 2017.This is a journal entry from 8/1/17. I am flying back from Costa Rica after an amazing trip with several of my best friends. Now I see how important it is to let go of all the stress...
Be the Manager of Your Beliefs
Beliefs. We all have them, they are often our most closely held objects. The collection of beliefs that we hold on to over time forms our individual identities, but where do these beliefs originate? Did we consciously choose them? As a child I adopted the beliefs of...
5 Simple Daily Practices for Greater Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a big buzzword these days, but what is it really? Simply put, mindfulness is nonjudgmental acceptance of living in the moment. Let's break that down. Nonjudgmental acceptance: letting experiences come and go as they are, without any resistance or...
You’ve Heard of PTSD, but What About Post-Traumatic Growth?
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in personal growth and consciousness. I first learned about the concept of post-traumatic growth back in college while doing research for an abnormal psychology class, it became the topic of an empirical review...
Ben Fairbrother
Emotional Health Coach
I help others master their emotions and build better relationships with self-love.
Problems Are Gifts, Are You Accepting Them?
Problems. We all have them, and it seems each day adds more to the collection. Life is full of unique obstacles and challenges wherever we turn, and whatever we do. Sometimes we become overwhelmed trying to manage all the problems that arise, but what if we could...
Letting Go: Why We Should Reflect on Attachment
Some philosophies, such as Buddhism, say that attachment is the root of all suffering, but what do they mean exactly? What is the mechanism? How does it cause suffering? The foundation of this idea is the impermanence of all things: since nothing lasts forever, if we...
How to Break the Cycle of Complaining
Sometimes I find myself slipping into a cycle of negativity, this could be as moderate as being irritated and complaining or as severe as depression or anxiety. I’ve noticed that regardless of the severity, the mechanism is similar if not the same. These negative...
6 Things I Learned from 90 Days Without Alcohol, Added Sugar, Caffeine, or Cannabis
It’s December 17th, the morning after a great wedding, I wake up hungover in a hotel room and see a message on my phone. It’s from my good friend: “I have a challenge for you.” “I’m always up for a challenge, what is it?" I reply. Little did I know what I was getting...
7 Ideas to Enhance Your Meditation Practice
Meditation can seem like an elusive concept, something distant and out of reach. I used to think meditation was a very narrow activity: sitting with crossed legs, hands on the knees, and breathing - but it is much more broad and diverse than that. After a lot of...
Equanimity: 7 Ways to Stay Calm and Balanced in a Turbulent World
This is a continuation of last week's post, Pura Vida: A Note on Equanimity, which talks about one of my experiences with equanimity. Equanimity is a profoundly steady, calm, and balanced state of mind which is unshakeable by stress, adversity, or anything else for...
Pura Vida: A Note on Equanimity
This is me straight chilling at our AirBnB in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica. July 2017.This is a journal entry from 8/1/17. I am flying back from Costa Rica after an amazing trip with several of my best friends. Now I see how important it is to let go of all the stress...
Be the Manager of Your Beliefs
Beliefs. We all have them, they are often our most closely held objects. The collection of beliefs that we hold on to over time forms our individual identities, but where do these beliefs originate? Did we consciously choose them? As a child I adopted the beliefs of...
5 Simple Daily Practices for Greater Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a big buzzword these days, but what is it really? Simply put, mindfulness is nonjudgmental acceptance of living in the moment. Let's break that down. Nonjudgmental acceptance: letting experiences come and go as they are, without any resistance or...
You’ve Heard of PTSD, but What About Post-Traumatic Growth?
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in personal growth and consciousness. I first learned about the concept of post-traumatic growth back in college while doing research for an abnormal psychology class, it became the topic of an empirical review...
Ben Fairbrother
Health Coach
I’ll help you take control of your emotional, mental, and physical health once and for all.