Ancient Self-Help Techniques Still in Use Today - Intrepid Technology & Resources Inc

Traditional Techniques Still Appropriate For The Modern World

It may surprise you to hear that many of the popular self-help practises we use now are not all that new. All of the contemporary self-help books you’ve read, such as Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s “The Power of Positive Thinking,” are based on concepts that have existed for a long time – some of them for centuries.

*Yoga exercises are a subset of yoga. This self-care method originated in Asia and has been used for millennia to cure a wide range of ailments. There are numerous types of Yoga practise available today, all of which promise to help individuals better care for their minds, bodies, and spirits.

* Weeping. According to a study, the act of prayer alters the chemical makeup of the brain, allowing those who pray positively to have more positive lives and feel better. Various forms of prayer have existed since the dawn of civilisation, and possibly even before that. Humans have discovered ways to be happier as a result of committing their troubles to a higher power.

* Being mindful Meditation, which originated in Asian countries and has since spread to many different cultures as a technique to relax, focus on large subjects, and seek to reach portions of our minds that we are not currently aware are accessible. Mediation has also been demonstrated to reduce blood pressure and assist individuals with serious illnesses cope better with their medical treatment.

* Maintain a positive attitude. Consider yourself lucky. This may appear to be new age, yet nothing could be further from the reality. The concept of positive thinking was first developed by Aristotle, a Greek philosopher. Positive thinking is increasingly promoted in books and television shows such as ‘The Secret.’

* Acceptance of one’s own existence. Some people believe that fate decides everything and that our lives are predetermined by fate. To truly be joyful, you must embrace the divine and use self-discipline to direct your actions rather than trying to control what happens.

* Self-sufficiency Epicurus believed that the best way to be glad was to try to avoid misery. And you can do it by surrounding yourself with friends and family and indulging in as much pleasure as you want, but not too much. We are, however, only accountable for our own happiness and not for the behaviour of others.

* The Golden Rule is a rule that should be followed at all times. The expression “treat others as you would like to be treated” is attributed to Confucius. This is now known as the Dr Phil concept: how you treat others and yourself teaches others how to treat you. You set the bar for what can and cannot be done to you and those around you.

* Self-Actualization — Plato, the Greek philosopher, advised that you study yourself thoroughly in order to grasp and unearth the abilities that God has given upon you in order to discover your true purpose. Some of these concepts are explored in Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life.”

As you can see, the majority of these self-help techniques existed before you were born. Other authors, doctors, and theologians just repackaged them as new ideas. Some of these self-help gurus are vague about where they acquired their ideas, while others make specific references to great philosophers.

The Power of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide to Mastering Everyday Problems was published in 1952 by American preacher Norman Vincent Peale as a self-help book. It provides anecdotal “case histories” of positive thinking from a biblical perspective, as well as practical suggestions to help the reader develop a lasting and cheerful mindset. These tactics frequently employed affirmations and visualisations. According to Peale, such strategies would boost the reader’s enjoyment and quality of life. Scholars and health professionals gave the book negative reviews, but it was well accepted by the ordinary public and sold quickly.

The Secret is a self-help book written by Rhonda Byrne that was released in 2006 and is based on a film of the same name. It is based on the law of attraction, which asserts that ideas can have a direct influence on a person’s life. The book, which has been translated into 50 languages and sold 30 million copies worldwide, claims energy as proof of its effectiveness. Several critics have criticised the book’s scientific assertions, stating that it lacks scientific validity.

The Purpose Driven Life is a Bible study book written by Christian pastor Rick Warren and released by Zondervan in 2002. According to Warren, the book takes readers on a 40-day personal spiritual journey and presents God’s five aims for human life on Earth.

Acupuncture is a centuries-old therapy that is still used today to aid with spiritual, mental, and emotional development.

Acupuncture is a type of alternative therapy in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that involves inserting tiny needles into the body to treat a variety of diseases. Acupuncture styles and procedures evolved from a range of beliefs, and they change depending on the country in which they are practised. They can, however, be separated into two basic philosophical applications and approaches: the modern standardised form known as eight principles TCM, and an earlier system based on the ancient Taoist Wuxing, also known in Western circles as the five components or phases. Acupuncture literature dating back over 3,000 years shows how the procedure can be utilised to improve mental and emotional well-being, as well as spiritual progress.