The Problem with Mindfulness
Mindfulness aligns itself with science and academia to be seen as credible but it lacks any real evidence. By Dr. Masoumeh Sara RahmaniLecturer in the Study of ReligionTe Herenga Waka — Victoria University…
How Stories Bring us Together
Ours is an age of contagious anxiety. We can feel overwhelmed by the events around us, by injustice, by suffering, by an endless feeling of crisis. In ‘How to Stay…
How hip-hop can save your Mental Health
Hip-hop might seem like an unlikely go-to genre for those struggling with their mental health, but many people find the lyrics resonate with their lives. A rapper and the two…
Chronic Illness and the Pressure to get well
When she was ill, Naomi Morris assumed she was on a straightforward journey from sickness to health. That’s what all the personal essays and celebrity memoirs about recovery promised. But…
Finding joy in the Little Things really can Benefit your Wellbeing
Enjoying a cup of coffee or performing an act of kindness are some examples of the everyday ‘micro-joys’ that can boost your wellbeing. By Dr. Jolanta BurkeSenior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Find joy…
How Running can help you cope with Stress at work
Running gives us an identity that may help us cope when our sense of self is challenged at work. By Dr. Kate BlackProfessor / Head of EducationNorthumbria University, Newcastle By Dr. Russell WarhurstAssociate Professor in ManagementNorthumbria University, Newcastle…
How Music Opens the Doors of Memory and the Mind
Music can’t exist without memory. But, despite the fact that memory loss can be associated with dementia, people living with it are often still able to listen, sing along, perform…
Healing Through ink
As his ability to exert some control over his OCD symptoms increased, Josh Weeks contemplated getting a tattoo. And despite his mind conjuring many arguments for avoidance, an inner determination…
On International Yoga Day, lessons from the first American yogi – Henry David Thoreau
A scholar of yoga and meditation explains how yoga is part of humanity’s global heritage and what can be learned from its long and complex global history. By Dr. Jeremy David EngelsProfessor of Communication Arts and SciencesPenn…
What the Ancient Indian text Bhagavad Gita can Teach About not Putting too much of our Identity and Emotions into work
One lesson from the text, ‘nishkama karma’ – or acting without desire – may be useful for navigating the contemporary workplace. By Dr. Robert J. StephensPrincipal Lecturer in ReligionClemson University Introduction A 2023 Gallup poll…
