This post was originally published on mindful.org. Not too long ago, most of us thought that the brain we’re born with is static—that after a certain age, the neural circuitry cards we’re dealt are the only ones we can play long-term. Fast-forward a decade or two, and we’re beginning to see the opposite: the brain is […]
Meditation 101: A Beginners Guide With The Tips, Benefits, & Techniques You Need To Know
Meditation is a big topic. There are countless approaches, benefits, techniques, and schools of practice. And if you’re like most people, you’re probably looking for a simple and comprehensive overview. Where should you start? What are the different approaches? When should you meditate and for how long? Finally, what are the benefits of meditation and […]
[Video] The Scientific Power of Meditation
Do you want to learn about the scientific power of meditation? Check out this delightful video from the folks over at AsapSCIENCE. In a simple but power packed 3-minutes, they give you a boatload of digestible data on the science of meditation. If you’ve been looking for a simple way to learn about the latest […]
Why Harvard Says Mindfulness Is A “Must Have” For Business Leaders (And Pretty Much Everyone Else!)
What can neuroscience tell us about mindfulness meditation? Can it, as some people suggest, improve our capacity to change and adapt in stressful situations? And why does a recent article from Harvard Business Review assert that practicing mindfulness is essential to effective leadership? Of course, we all want to change. To become better versions of ourselves. The aspiration to grow, learn, […]
The One Thing You Must Do To Make Meditation A Habit
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~Aristotle Do you want to make meditation a habit that lasts? Do you know how long it takes for any new behavior to become a bona-fide habit? And technically, what does that even mean? My guess is that you’ve tried to […]