Meditation has immeasurable benefits – decreasing stress, improving well-being, reducing cardiovascular disease, and so on. The society we live in seems so fast-paced sometimes that…
Researchers have found that most of our happiness comes from our relationships – around 70%. Thus, it is in our best interest, as well as…
I recently completed that audiobook The Roots of Buddhist Psychology by Dr. Jack Kornfield, who is a Buddhist psychologist. Dr. Kornfield is highly regarded author…
I recently completed the audiobook version of Mindsight by Dr. Dan Siegel. He provided the reading and, fortunately, possesses a wonderfully soothing and engaging speaking…
So, I’ve been tracking my 5 New Year’s Resolutions here. I thought I’d do a little update to describe my experiences thus far. Well, as…
Hard to believe it is 2011! I find myself saying this about every new year as it arrives. Funny thing about time – it keeps…
Welcome to Dr. Mike Brooks’ Cyberpsychology blog. Dr. Brooks also blogs at the Austin Psychology and Assessment Center about general mental health and wellbeing issues.…
As you can probably tell from my posts, I like to read (or listen to) books on philosophy, happiness, psychology, self-improvement and other, similar media…
I recently enjoyed listening to the audiobook Living Without Stress or Fear by renowned Buddhist monk, teacher, author, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. I’ve…
Every once in a while, we encounter things unexpectedly that impact our lives forever. I want to share something that has deeply affected me and,…