Mindfulness can improve health and well-being, but it may not work for everyone. Buddhist teachings suggest that how it is practiced – and who guides it – matters.
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From putting your phone away to getting better at ‘chunking’, a neuroscience researcher explains how to make your memory better.
The trend has little direct research, but studies on light, heat and relaxation show why it might help some people.
Many people may call it self-care to crash on the couch with your smartphone, but screen-based activities increase the load on your brain instead of resting it.
The autonomous sensory meridian response may be linked to certain personality types and traits such as introversion.
Beach vacations became popular only around the 19th-20th centuries – as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy.
Being forced back into the routine of work after a summer break can be unsettling. But there are strategies to getting over it.
Switching off phones or laptops when on holidays can help us get more out of our free time and relationships.
Mindfulness – meant to support health and detachment – is becoming a tool to support the corporate bottom line.
Activities such as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, yoga and meditation help people manage their anger, according to a meta-analysis of studies involving more than 10,000 participants.
Far from high adrenaline combat or difficult puzzle solving, cosy gamers seek respite in their choice of games – but where did the trend come from? A gaming expert explains.
Teaching students techniques to cope with anxiety and stress can help them bounce back after a hurricane upends their life.
Rituals of rest and contemplation are woven into many religious traditions around the world.
‘Stresslaxation’ may be a new term, but many people can relate to feeling stressed and anxious when trying to unwind.
We investigated the initiatives schools around the world took to help support and maintain the well-being of their students and staff. We pulled out seven things that made a difference.
In an era before clinical trials, medical writers drew on the stories of explorers as evidence about the health effects of different foods and drinks.
As uncertainty abounds and anxiety skyrockets, you’ve probably heard advice to be patient, stay calm and keep the faith. Here are 10 concrete tips to help you actually manage the stress.
Going back to school can be tough for children who suffer from social anxiety.
The enduring popularity of knitting lies in its practicality, portability and mental health benefits. As the mercury drops and we head outside for bracing walks, it’s time to knit a woollen scarf.
Concepts from Buddhism can provide us with some solace during this pandemic. By thinking like a Buddhist we can focus on existential facts, aiming to understand them and to practise meditation.
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Clinical Psychologist, Mindfulness Teacher and Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Westminster
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Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Reader, Psychology with Outdoor and Adventure studies, Leeds Beckett University
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