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Music’s beneficial effects on mental health have been known for thousands of years. Ancient philosophers from Plato to Confucius and the kings of Israel sang the praises of music and used it to help soothe stress. Military bands use music to build confidence and courage. Sporting events provide music to rouse enthusiasm. Schoolchildren use music to memorize their ABCs. Shopping malls play music to entice consumers and keep them in the store. Dentists play music to help calm nervous patients. Modern research supports conventional wisdom that music benefits mood and confidence.

Stoicism has been one of the most influential doctrines in history. When we hear that someone takes things "with philosophy" it is usually because they face life under the teachings of the Stoics, and that is because this philosophical movement has several tools to, although it does not solve it, it does make life easier for us. Here's a quick rundown for those who want to get closer to it.

It is not easy to accept who you are without lies, without personality masks, without labels, without your own and imposed expectations. But maybe that's what the hero's path is all about, to walk it accepting the falls, the mistakes, and learning from them. To accept yourself in the mirror and love yourself as you are, and only in this way, seeing your true self you can build your identity with total integrity.

It is necessary to discover your true identity in order to live in integrity.

It is my deep conviction that we urgently require a great deal of kindness, forgiveness, and an inclusive love that respects our differences. But how can we create that, starting with our own self-care?

To be able to maintain balance and well-being is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. And by this I am not referring to external wellness with short-term benefits, such as enriching and pleasurable activities, I am referring to true self-care, which is internal.

Conscious lifestyle choices are essential in making sure all the hard work you put in to improve your health does not go to waste. Implementing certain healthy habits can greatly impact the outcome of your health journey. 

Too many organizations operate on the basis of concealment and with the idea, so to speak, that nothing is happening, when in reality it is really happening. When this is reflected in the culture, the question we can ask ourselves is: How do I survive this type of culture if I have to pretend that these contradictions do not exist?

The consequence of this is a very high level of stress, which in many cases can lead to heart attacks, depression, and other health problems.

Exercise is great for your brain health, but just as different forms of physical activity work different parts of your body, different parts of your brain are targeted as well. Writing in the journal Brain Plasticity, researchers looked into how low- and high-intensity exercise affects specific functional networks within the brain at rest, following exercise.

While many tend to think about strength training as a form of vanity — developing a six-pack and a bulging “muscle-man” look and whatnot — building and maintaining muscle is actually a lifesaving strategy, and an imperative for a long and healthy life. Muscle is lost far more easily and quicker than it’s built, so finding ways to continuously promote and maintain your muscle mass is really crucial, especially as you get older.

While many tend to think about strength training as a form of vanity — developing a six-pack and a bulging “muscle-man” look and whatnot — building and maintaining muscle is actually a lifesaving strategy, and an imperative for a long and healthy life. Muscle is lost far more easily and quicker than it’s built, so finding ways to continuously promote and maintain your muscle mass is really crucial, especially as you get older.

Wisdom is not transferable, but each one can reach a level of wisdom. One has to awaken one's inner light knowing that knowledge is received, but wisdom is earned.

We need to harmoniously develop our mind and heart. And meditation is the direct path to wisdom.