How to Rewire your Brain to feel good on Mondays
You can train your brain to get excited about the start of the week – or at least cope with it. By Dr. Cristina R. ReschkeLecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences…
Switching Off From Work Has Never Been Harder, Or More Necessary
Sport, socialising and hobbies are all great ways to unwind, particularly when your job is stressful and demanding. By Dr. Jane GifkinsResearcher, Centre for Work, Organisation and WellbeingGriffith University Introduction In the…
What is Walking Meditation?
The late Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh popularized the contemplative practice around the world. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College For Thich Nhat Hanh, the late Vietnamese monk…
The Science of Habits
If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips. By Stephanie ParkerFreelance writer and photographer Introduction For many of us, the past…
Four Ways To Stop Thinking The Worst Will Happen When You’re Stressed
People who like to feel in control are more prone to ‘catastrophising’. By Patricia RiddellProfessor of Applied NeuroscienceUniversity of Reading Introduction Imagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some people might…
How To Deal With Work Stress And Recover From Burnout
Here are evidence-based strategies to achieve healthy work-life balance. By Chris WoolstonFreelance Journalist There’s job stress, and then there’s the crushing pressure paramedics went through during the first wave of…
Anxiety and Stress Really can be Lowered Through Colouring
Combining the practice with mindfulness is key. By Dr. Michael MantziosProfessor of Applied and Experimental PsychologyBirmingham City University By Dr. Kyriaki GiannouLecturer in Applied PsychologyDe Montfort University When we think…
We Are Hard-Wired To Worry. What Can We Do To Calm Down?
Humans have a default mode in their brains that lead them to worry, but there are many ways to switch gears. By Dr. James CarmodyProfessor of Medicine and Population Health SciencesUMass Chan Medical School Introduction A new…
There Is Much More To Mindfulness Than The Popular Media Hype
A scholar studying the relationship of Buddhism and medicine explains how the popular media has misrepresented mindfulness. By Dr. Pierce SalgueroProfessor of Asian History & Health HumanitiesPenn State Introduction Mindfulness is seemingly everywhere these days. A Google…
Mindfulness, Meditation and Self-Compassion can Improve Mental Health
Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism. By Dr. Rachel Goldsmith TurowAdjunct Faculty, Psychology DepartmentSeattle University Introduction Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of…
