With meditation practices on the rise, it makes sense that there is some confusion out there. Myths, misnomers and misinformation are to be expected — but that doesn’t mean we can’t do our best to set the record straight. After discussing things you should know about meditation and ways anyone can learn, next we tackle …
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Even pet owners who prefer puppies can’t deny the major benefits that come along with caring for a furry friend of either species. Science shows that pets can help prevent allergies in kids, ward off respiratory infections, improve your mood and even boost self-esteem. Whether you’re a crazy cat lady or a dude ready to …
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The following is an excerpt from Freud: Great Thinkers on Modern Life, a new series published by The School of Life. In this particular chapter, author Bret Kahr uses Freud’s writings to make a case for the value and effective methods of forgetting the past. As a psychotherapist, I spend a great deal of my …
Research has indicated that awe seems to encourage collaboration, for one; it also appears to slow down our perception of the passage of time. And the latest study, published recently in the journal Emotion, suggests that feeling awe may promote good health. More. Still More.
Mental strength requires a three-pronged approach — managing our thoughts, regulating our emotions, and behaving productively despite our circumstances. While all three areas can be a struggle, it’s often our thoughts that make it most difficult to be mentally strong. As we go about our daily routines, our internal monologue narrates our experience. Our self-talk …
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Happiness is good for you. Psychology research shows that happy people make more money, perform better at work, live longer, and have better marriages than everyone else. But the causes of happiness are elusive — philosophers have been trying to figure it out for thousands of years. Over the past few decades psychological science has …
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