We curate this website in order to deliver the heart of what mindfulness is. Because it’s heart work. It’s hard work. It takes practice, and it’s worth it. Whether you’re in need of a better night’s sleep, a chance to practice gratitude, or simply a reminder to take a deep breath, here are our most popular guided meditations from 2018. The Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2018: The Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2018:...
And how can mindfulness help? Ring’s research group has been studying how the positive impacts of mindfulness meditation could improve doctor and nurse decision-making and quality of care—two key elements in improving patient safety. Ring writes: So far, the results are good. Physicians participating in mindfulness training report enhanced personal well-being, decreased burn-out, and improved attitude toward patient-centered care. This is important, because health-care provider burnout has been significantly associated with an increase in medical errors....
This short animation from the London School of Life suggests another way to approach those negative storylines we jog through our minds, as well as the real setbacks we face—like adopting a kinder mindset toward ourselves when we fail, accepting our personal histories that we cannot change, and understanding that our worth is not only contingent on our achievements. An Easy Self-Compassion Practice An Easy Self-Compassion Practice Step 1: When you find yourself in a cycle of negative self-talk because you have failed at something or are disappointed with an outcome, remind yourself that the task was difficult and that you did your best....
And apparently, just like love, the ’80s has proven sweeter the second time around: Much more watered down—and less outrageous—versions of these fun, flashy hair trends are popping back up onto the scene. Call it a healthy sense of irony, but a rediscovered love for texture and embellishments (as well as a love for a good throwback) are giving us back a lot of these beloved styles, and they’re looking better than ever....
Don’t fall prey to pretty packaging and expensive price tags, because what really matters is what’s on the inside of your hair gel bottle! One ingredient you may want to steer clear from, especially if you have dry hair, is alcohol. That’s why a lot of us dry-haired ladies find it beneficial to make the switch to alcohol free hair gel. Here’s if you should reconsider too: ** So, what exactly is alcohol free hair gel?...
