The Wise Open Mind

Fear

Top 5 Payoffs to Staying Stuck

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on September 14, 2017

Why do some people seemingly embrace the process of transformation, while others get stuck. Discover the payoffs to change that keeps us from making a change in our lives.

Why do some people seemingly embrace the process of transformation, while others get stuck. Discover the payoffs to change that keeps us from making a change in our lives.

Creativity

Tips to Fire Up Your Creativity

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on June 30, 2017

The greatest artists recognize that the most original ideas actually come from the core of our being, which is accessed through an “open-mind consciousness".

The greatest artists recognize that the most original ideas actually come from the core of our being, which is accessed through an “open-mind consciousness".

With the turmoil since the presidential election it is time to consider if the new president-elect has the wise and mindful leadership qualities to bring our nation together.

Creativity

4 Strategies to Mindfully Enhance Everyday Creativity

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on July 29, 2016

Creativity is about journeying into the dark and mysterious forest of the unknown. Learn how you can begin opening the door to your core creativity and to your open-mind awareness.

Creativity is about journeying into the dark and mysterious forest of the unknown. Learn how you can begin opening the door to your core creativity and to your open-mind awareness.

Mindfulness

How to Shift Unwholesome Thoughts

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on April 9, 2015

We can develop new skills at any age, especially with mindfulness training. Here are three techniques to help you shift painful afflictive thoughts & feelings.

We can develop new skills at any age, especially with mindfulness training. Here are three techniques to help you shift painful afflictive thoughts & feelings.

Cognition

The Art of Mindfully Transforming Your Life

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on October 23, 2014

Twenty-five hundred years ago, one of the Buddha's insights were the four noble truths that helped people free themselves from the patterns of thinking and behaving that perpetuate their suffering. Learn how they can help you surrender your attachments.

Twenty-five hundred years ago, one of the Buddha's insights were the four noble truths that helped people free themselves from the patterns of thinking and behaving that perpetuate their suffering. Learn how they can help you surrender your attachments.

Mindfulness is not only central to meditation, but it’s also a way of life and a crucial tool in living each moment to its fullest. Here are six strategies to help you mindfully make the most of each day.

Pessimism

5 Strategies to Stop Sabotaging Change in Your Life

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on April 16, 2013

Many people who who are unable to make changes in their life do not understand why they keep sabotaging their efforts. Usually this is due to a hidden resistance or unwholesome belief associated with the desired change.

Many people who who are unable to make changes in their life do not understand why they keep sabotaging their efforts. Usually this is due to a hidden resistance or unwholesome belief associated with the desired change.

Mindfulness

How Mindfulness Can Improve Everyday Chores

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on January 15, 2013

Do you rush through chores, distracting yourself by thinking about other things? What if you took a different approach to a chore such as washing the dishes? Here are 3 steps to help you improve everyday chores.

Do you rush through chores, distracting yourself by thinking about other things? What if you took a different approach to a chore such as washing the dishes? Here are 3 steps to help you improve everyday chores.

The longer you avoid your pain, the more difficult it will be to break out of its grasp.

Meditation

4 Simple Steps for More Composure and Calmness

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on May 24, 2012

We all know that we live in a very stressful world and have been reminded over and over that too much tension can lead to chronic illnesses and abuse. Instead of immediately turning to drugs instead learn a simple technique called Meditation in Action.

We all know that we live in a very stressful world and have been reminded over and over that too much tension can lead to chronic illnesses and abuse. Instead of immediately turning to drugs instead learn a simple technique called Meditation in Action.

Mindfulness

Learn How to Stop Procrastinating

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on February 23, 2012

Procrastinators are more in love with the act of wanting and live in the tide pools alongside the stream of life. They are very good at creating excuses or stories for putting off an activity. What's your excuse to stop living your life to the fullest?

Procrastinators are more in love with the act of wanting and live in the tide pools alongside the stream of life. They are very good at creating excuses or stories for putting off an activity. What's your excuse to stop living your life to the fullest?

ADHD

Different Options for Coping with ADHD

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on December 8, 2011

Adults with ADHD exhibit signs of depression, mood swings, anger and relationship issues, poor time management skills, and procrastination. Mindfulness helps create the capacity to not only calm and sooth but increases the ability to focus. Learn more about how to mindfully manage ADHD.

Adults with ADHD exhibit signs of depression, mood swings, anger and relationship issues, poor time management skills, and procrastination. Mindfulness helps create the capacity to not only calm and sooth but increases the ability to focus. Learn more about how to mindfully manage ADHD.

Career

5 Steps to Make Affirmations Work for You

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on August 15, 2011

How can one person have great success using affirmations, while another sees no results at all? Here's how to make affirmations work for you.

How can one person have great success using affirmations, while another sees no results at all? Here's how to make affirmations work for you.

Creativity

6 Techniques to Ignite Your Inner Creativity & Passion

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on April 26, 2011

Most of us were taught that creativity comes from the thoughts and emotions of the mind but the greatest singers, dancers, painters, writers, and filmmakers recognize that their most original ideas actually come from the core of their being. Learn how you too can access your inner creativity & passion.

Most of us were taught that creativity comes from the thoughts and emotions of the mind but the greatest singers, dancers, painters, writers, and filmmakers recognize that their most original ideas actually come from the core of their being. Learn how you too can access your inner creativity & passion.

Grief

Six Mindful Strategies to Recover from the Shock of Loss

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on April 8, 2011

I don't believe we ever get over a significant loss, but we do learn to move through it and live with it, and perhaps even learn to use it creatively to find our life's purpose as well as harvest its lessons. Here are 6 strategies to help you recover from loss.

I don't believe we ever get over a significant loss, but we do learn to move through it and live with it, and perhaps even learn to use it creatively to find our life's purpose as well as harvest its lessons. Here are 6 strategies to help you recover from loss.

Relationships

Expressing Mindful Love Through Service

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on February 11, 2011

Everyone from young to old is aware that St. Valentine's Day is Feb 14th but did you know that starting Feb 13th it is also Random Acts of Kindness Week? Today being of service is essential for one's transformation, personal growth and tapping into their creativity. Learn how easy it can be.

Everyone from young to old is aware that St. Valentine's Day is Feb 14th but did you know that starting Feb 13th it is also Random Acts of Kindness Week? Today being of service is essential for one's transformation, personal growth and tapping into their creativity. Learn how easy it can be.

Happiness

Three Steps to Creatively Transform Any Crisis, Loss or Change

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on January 19, 2011

Within us all of us lies dormant the potential for tremendous transformation that can lead to greater happiness. As a mind-body psychotherapist, I've watched many let go of their false beliefs about who they are and what roads are open to them, and observed them as they found new paths to fulfillment and happiness that were previously hidden by their fears.

Within us all of us lies dormant the potential for tremendous transformation that can lead to greater happiness. As a mind-body psychotherapist, I've watched many let go of their false beliefs about who they are and what roads are open to them, and observed them as they found new paths to fulfillment and happiness that were previously hidden by their fears.

Diet

Mindful Reframing: A Pre Diet Plan

Ronald Alexander Ph.D. on January 6, 2011

Many of us right now are starting 2011 with the realization that we added extra pounds to our waist over the holidays and now want to shed them. So what is the key to maintaining a success diet, or exercise regime? Well the first step is to learn how to mindfully reframe your image or thoughts prior to initiating any change.

Many of us right now are starting 2011 with the realization that we added extra pounds to our waist over the holidays and now want to shed them. So what is the key to maintaining a success diet, or exercise regime? Well the first step is to learn how to mindfully reframe your image or thoughts prior to initiating any change.

The benefits of meditation are many & varied from reducing stress, blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes to increasing one’s cognition and creativity.  As well meditation decreases our need for sleep by heightening our concentration, allowing us to be more productive. Learn three easy meditation tips to reduce stress & improve your relationships.