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…
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…
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…
Research suggests ways to focus on the here and now to help you ultimately achieve your more far-off targets. By Dr. Kaitlin WoolleyAssociate Professor of MarketingCornell University By Dr. Paul StillmanAssistant Professor of MarketingSan Diego State University Introduction It’s a familiar…
How do people’s cultural ideas and practices shape their emotions (and other types of feelings)? Introduction Take a moment and imagine you are traveling in a country you’ve never been…
Over time, engaging with new things, ideas, and people broadens someone’s experiences and cultivates expertise. Introduction What comes to mind when you think of emotions? It’s probably the elation of…
Mindful eating can help to reduce emotional eating and promotes the consumption of smaller portions and fewer calories. By Dr. Lauren Alex O’HaganResearch AssociateThe Open University Introduction In recent years, mindfulness – defined as “a mental state or attitude in which…
The I may encounter the Me as (a) a social actor, (b) a motivated agent, or (c) an autobiographical author. Introduction For human beings, the self is what happens when…
COVID-19 has intensified wanderlust – but also the need for mindful, ethical travel. By Dr. Jaco J. HammanProfessor of Religion, Psychology and CultureVanderbilt University Introduction An updated version of this article was published…
Happiness influences the way people behave, as well as their physiological states. Introduction When people describe what they most want out of life, happiness is almost always on the list,…
