Why is mindfulness an effective anxiety reduction technique? In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety has become a prevalent issue affecting millions of people globally. Whether it stems from work-related stress, personal challenges, or societal pressures, the impact of anxiety can be debilitating, interfering with one’s daily life and overall well-being. While there are various approaches to…
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5 easy ways to be more mindfulness 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. But the beauty of mindfulness is that you can practice it in little spurts, and these spurts help spur you making you feel calmer…
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Simple Ways to Reduce Stress in the Workplace 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 said than done. Especially if you are stressed out and are worried that mindfulness is yet another task that has to be done.…
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Enjoy the Holidays More With 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 there is also shopping, cooking, cleaning, and a seemingly endless number of tasks, errands, and jobs to prepare for the holidays. Here are 5…
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These Ways Meditation Can 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 the box. Some people have the idea that mindfulness meditation is simply about emptying your mind. And if you are someone who is…
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How Magicians Fool The Human Mind: 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 — a field of study that explores why our brains are fooled by magic tricks. Johnson’s interest in neuroscience dates back to 2009 when…
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The Neuroscience of Habits and Purposeful Behavior 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 of daily actions are habits. Showering every day is a habit… but so is chewing your nails. However, research suggests that those of…
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From stress to psychosis: whom, how, when, and why? 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 released in response to stress, and researchers at James Cook University in Australia have found a link between levels of cortisol…
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