The term “mindfulness” has received a great deal of attention in recent years. Many people compare it to meditation, while others explain it as a way of thinking. In simple terms, mindfulness really ...

Mindfulness is a word that we are hearing more and more, but what does it mean and how can you implement mindfulness in your life? If I were to ask you how to “do” mindfulness, what would you say?

First, let’s learn 2 examples of coping skills. These skills can help with the physical components of anxiety (e.g., racing heart) as well as the cognitive component (e.g., worrying too much about the ...

In our current fast-paced society, it's not convenient or even feasible to go to a monastery for three years or even three months to learn mindfulness from master teachers -- rather, science is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. You know that mindfulness has plenty of benefits, but the big ...

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Educational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people - particularly in environments of chronic stress and trauma exposure - learn healthy coping strategies, avoid risky ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Deborah L. Schussler, University at Albany, State University of New York (THE ...