5 easy ways to be more mindful
Some times people are resistant to the idea of mindfulness because they think it is going to take time out of their already-busy day.…
Anne Sexton
Stressed out at work? We have some ideas
Stressed out at work: If you make one resolution this year, choose to be more mindful in your everyday life. Sometimes that can seem easier…
Holiday Mindfulness
The December and Christmas holiday period can be fun, but it can also be stressful. There are parties and get-togethers with family and friends, but…
How can mindfulness meditation make you a better leader?
A leader needs clear thinking, and mindfulness can help you achieve that. It’s a tool, and a smart leader doesn’t leave a useful tool in…
Neuromagic: Why we are fooled by our own minds
We all know the mind can play tricks on us. But how? Australian magician Nicholas J. Johnson’s new show Deceptology explores what’s known as neuromagic…
The neuroscience of habits
We all have habits — some good, some bad and some we don’t notice at all. Whether you are a grandparent or a teenager, many…
Can stress cause psychosis?
Sometimes a stressful day can make you feel like you are going crazy. Maybe you’re not wrong to feel that way… The hormone cortisol is…
Mindfulness can help prevent depression
Prevent Depression: Mindfulness has its critics. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, or MBCT was first developed by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.…