The difference between Mindfulness and Meditation can be confusing. Both practices focus on cultivating “presence” and on enhancing our attention and awareness, but there are some differences. The practice of meditation usually involves formalized techniques which focus on the person’s “felt sense” of what is going on in the body and mind. In meditation, we… Continue reading The Difference Between Mindfulness and Meditation [Video]
Five Building Blocks of Mind-Body Wellness [Transcript] Here are five building blocks of mind-body wellness: Exercise Exercise releases feel-good chemicals in our brains. It also boosts memory and overall brain function. People who lead an active lifestyle are even at lower risk of cognitive decline as they age. Your exercise goal is 30 minutes of… Continue reading Five Building Blocks of Mind-Body Wellness [Video]
Spring has finally sprung in New York City! After the overcast skies, heavy sweaters and stagnancy of winter, this season of color, vibrancy and growth never fails to stir my creative spirit. From a scientific perspective, creativity can be understood as the ability to come up with something original by making connections between pre-existing ideas… Continue reading 7 Ways to Cultivate your Creativity
Time spent online can be productive and enjoyable. You may use the Internet extensively for your job, or, like me, rely on social networking sites to keep in touch with loved ones overseas. But what if you find yourself checking Twitter as soon as you wake up in the morning, scrolling through your Instagram feed… Continue reading Surfing Yourself into a Stupor? 5 Signs of Internet Addiction
As a Brit, you’d think I’d be used to gloomy weather. But having spent several years living in sunny Los Angeles, I have to admit – I’m nervous about the upcoming winter. Because exposure to sunlight plays a crucial role in emotional balance, the shorter, darker days of January and February are when many, like… Continue reading Feeling SAD? 7 Ways to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder
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