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An image shows a statue of the Buddha with the sun directly behind his head as if it is giving him a bright halo. This picture serves as the featured image of Balanced Achievement's article examining The Buddha as a psychologist.

The Buddha: History’s Most Illustrious Psychologist

by Patrick Zeis June 21, 2017






Since the field of psychology was established as a legitimate scientific discipline in the late 1800s, the world has been awed by…

A woman is pictured standing on top of a fallen log in a vast and dense forest. She is looking into the woods with awe as she is reaping the benefits of unplugging in nature.

The Life-Affirming Power of Unplugging in Nature

May 18, 2017
An image shows a man's hands working on his computer. This picture serves as the featured image of Balanced Achievement's Your Brain is a Computer, You are the User Article.

Your Brain is a Computer, You are the User

March 20, 2017
A graffiti portrait is shown of Albert Einstein colored in a variety of bright colors. This image serves as the featured image of the article Albert Einstein on God, Religion & Gandhi.

Albert Einstein on God, Religion & World Peace

February 20, 2017
A silhouette of a man is shown against a expansive blue and star filled sky. This picture serves as a representation of the idea that to take care of the mind, body, and soul, we have to expand our consciousness.

Who is the Caretaker of Your Mind, Body, and Soul?

January 27, 2017

Spirituality

An image shows the great Hindu sage Paramahansa Yogananda slightly smiling with his hands in a namaste greeting/prayer posture.

Spiritual Gurus: Paramahansa Yogananda

by Patrick Zeis June 29, 2017






Paramahansa Yogananda will forever remain one of India’s truly immortalized spiritual figures. From the time of his birth in 1893 until his…

Celebrated Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh is shown meditating with his eyes closed and his hand in a Jnana Mudra seal.

Spiritual Gurus: Thich Nhat Hanh

April 16, 2017
An image shown boats in the Ganges and the famous steps of Varanasi. This image is the featured image for Balanced Achievement's article on the sacred cities of India.

The Sacred Cities of India

April 5, 2017
An image shows the Holi festival taking place in front of a temple of India. Large crowds of people are throwing dry colorful and washable paints into the air.

Holi: The Hindu Festival of Colors

April 1, 2017
An image is shown of a Hindu seeker looking out over the Ganges as the sun begins to set. This image serves as the featured image for Balanced Achievement's article about Brahman and Atman.

Hinduism’s Eternal Wisdom: Brahman and Atman

March 16, 2017

Psychology

An image shows a young man with a beard contently looking out a window as if he is deep in thought. This picture serves as the featured image of Balanced Achievement's article on core beliefs.

The Two Core Beliefs That Most Influence Self-Esteem

by Patrick Zeis July 13, 2017






Weaved within the fabric of western society are widespread dreams of greatness and a collective yearning for the good life. If we…

An image shows psychologist Daniel Goleman during his 2007 Ted Talks speech.

Self-Help Leaders: Daniel Goleman

June 15, 2017
A beautiful spiral staircase is shown from the bottom floor of a building looking up at a sunny opening. This image serves as the featured image for Balanced Achievement's article looking at CBT and success.

Spiraling Towards Success with CBT

April 21, 2017
A portrait is shown of a child smiling with his face painted. This picture serves as the featured image of Balanced Achievement's article on the 2017 World Happiness Report.

5 Key Findings from the 2017 World Happiness Report

March 23, 2017
An image shows Tony Robbins smiling in a suite while on the beach.

Self-Help Leaders: Tony Robbins

March 13, 2017

Areas of Life

An image shows two individuals jointly holding a bowl of freshly picked tomatoes. One of the individuals is wearing gardening gloves. This picture serves as the featured image for Balanced Achievement's article on mindful eating.

The Bountiful Benefits of Mindful Eating

by Patrick Zeis June 26, 2017






Once, twice or three times each day, the kitchens in our homes come to life as we prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner…

A black and white photo shows a man bending his head in prayer while wading in a lake as the sun shines through the clouds. This picture serves as the featured image of Balanced Achievement's article examining Gratitude.

Gratitude: The Antidote for All Mental Afflictions

June 14, 2017
An image shows an American volunteer working in Africa and holding an African baby who's looking into the camera. This picture serves as the featured image of Balanced Achievement's article on Moral Elevation

Moral Elevation: Inspiring Others to Act Virtuously

June 5, 2017
A young CEO is pictured looking out of the window in his office and pondering his next business move. This picture serves as the featured image for Balanced Achievement's article on becoming the CEO of yourself.

Consciously Becoming the CEO of Yourself

June 1, 2017
Richard Davidson is shown with 2 assistants conducting research on celebrated Buddhist monk Matthieu Richard. This picture serves as the featured image for Balanced Achievement's article examining the benefits of meditation.

30 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Meditation

May 4, 2017

Grow More

An image shows a dimly lit hospital room with an empty bed. This picture represents the idea that each of us will one day lay on our deathbed and breath for the last time which is the reason it's important to ask 'Will I regret this in the future?'

Conscious Questions: Will I Regret this in the Future?

by Patrick Zeis July 5, 2017






Each article in Balanced Achievement’s ‘Conscious Questions’ series focuses on a particular question that you can ask yourself to increase your levels…

An image shows a man holding his phone with the Pacifica App pulled up on his screen.

iThrive: Pacifica

June 8, 2017
An image shows an antique clock. This picture represents the idea that our time is limited and Balanced Achievement's article about the question 'How can I make today memorable?'

Conscious Questions: How Can I Make Today Memorable?

May 25, 2017
An image shows the late great basketball coach Jimmy Valvano delivering his acceptance speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards. This picture serves as the featured image for Balanced Achievement's article on iconic inspirational speeches.

The Weekly 5: Iconic Inspirational Speeches

May 9, 2017
An image shows psychologist Abraham Maslow smiling while sitting on a bench. This picture serves as the featured image for Balanced Achievement's Quote 20 article which examines 20 Abraham Maslow Quotes.

Quote 20: Abraham Maslow Quotes

April 10, 2017